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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
The Adjunct Files
Latest Episodes
The Skills Advantage!
Dr. Glenn Whitehouse and Patricia Rice join Maggie and John to discuss the new Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) at the university - transferrable skills. What is it? Well, employers are looking for skills like leadership, communication, teamwo...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:45
It's Cinical
Jose Carballo Gomez, an adjunct professor who oversees students in nursing clinicals, talks to John and Maggie about how we can better support both nursing students and their clinical directors. Jose has the unique perspective with a Masters in...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:32
Got an Idea? Want a Runway?
Falia Justima of the FGCU Runway Program in the School of Entrepreneurship at FGCU speaks with John and Maggie about how the runway program and other offerings in entrepreneurship may benefit adjunct faculty a their teaching. She also sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:19
Get a Job! Career Services in Your Courses
Rose Fuller and Bryn Goldsmith of Career Services speak with John and Maggie on how adjunct faculty members can enhance their courses, giving active learning and direct application with drop in modules, workshops, guest speakers, events and mor...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:26
Comunidad at FGCU with Alianza
Maggie and John are joined by Cara and Roberto of Alianza to discuss the role of Faculty and Staff Resource Groups, how Alianza brings community and connection, and the benefits for adjunct faculty to find their flock at FGCU. To connect ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:40