This seems relevant to the recent discussion we had here about the firing of Dr Mike Joy and the problem of managerialism in our universities:

https://www.npr.org/2013/09/22/224946206/adjunct-professor-dies-destitute-then-sparks-debate

So sad. Hopefully it sparks an open revolt against treating tertiary faculty like seasonal fruit pickers.

#managerialism #universities #academia #AdjunctFaculty

Having been an adjunct faculty member for many years, I'm encouraged to see this. And also really glad I'm no longer adjuncting ... The students and material were rewarding. The university and the way it treated us was not. And the pay .... let's just not talk about that.

(Oh, and of course, state Rs are lining up against this bill. Because ... of course.)

https://coloradosun.com/2023/02/09/colorado-adjunct-professors-student-loan-forgiveness/

#Colorado #Education #AdjunctFaculty #StudentLoans

Academics, librarians, nurses: do you want a cool mug? Maybe other stuff too? Want to support a broke grad student out of her funding period? Well, step right up, hehe:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/lspenbro/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent

#phd #postdoc #academia #nursing #adjunctfaculty #librarian #libraries

Free speech warrior Ron DeSantis muzzles higher ed faculty scheduled to teach about #race.

https://www.propublica.org/article/desantis-critical-race-theory-florida-college-professors

#HigherEducation #Colleges #Universities #Professors #AdjunctFaculty