The Adjunct Files
Adjunct faculty are a growing majority in higher education, shaping student experiences while navigating the challenges of contingent employment. As adjuncts at a regional public university, we know firsthand the realities, rewards, and roadblocks that come with the role. That’s why we’re here—to boost your mood and pedagogy with insightful dialogues on current challenges, practical strategies, and pathways forward for you and your students.
The Adjunct Files
Latest Episodes
Ask a Librarian: Myth‑Busting, AI, Free Stuff and More
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie head straight to the heart of campus collaboration—the FGCU Library. Joined by four librarians, the conversation pulls back the curtain on what librarians actually do and w...
From Classroom to Career: Why Adjuncts Are the Missing Link in Internships
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, hosts John Roth and Maggie Hohne are joined by Ashleigh Droz, Director of Internships and Cooperative Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University, interim leader in Career Development Services, ...
From Newsrooms to Classrooms: George Lang on Student Media at FGCU
What can adjunct faculty learn from a veteran journalist dropped into the deep end of FGCU’s Eagle Media?In this episode, we sit down with George Lang, former entertainment editor, long‑time reporter, and now advisor to Eagle ...
The Power of Adjuncts: Give Day Bonus Episode
In this special Give Day bonus episode of The Adjunct Files, John sits down with three dedicated FGCU adjunct faculty—Marsha Oenick, Jessica Carter Peer, and Andrew Berkow—to talk openly about their journeys, their...
The Matchmaker of FGCU: Jamie Wilson on Connecting Classes to Community through Service Learning
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with the incomparable Jamie Wilson—FGCU alumna, faculty member, and faculty–community matchmaker in the Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement. Jamie shares the ...
