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
From Storms to Students: Brian Rist on Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and Giving Back
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Brian Rist—founder of Storm Smart, longtime entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adjunct faculty member at FGCU—fresh off receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws at commencement. Wha...
Blue Lights, Bears, and Back‑Up: What FGCU Police Want Adjuncts to Know
What do adjunct faculty really need to know about campus safety—and who should you call when something doesn’t feel right? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, Jon and Maggie sit down with Officer Christine Hoffman of the FGCU Police ...
New Voices, Deep Purpose: Why These Adjuncts Chose the Classroom
What happens when two first‑time adjunct faculty bring not just expertise—but life-changing experiences—into the classroom? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Rosario Welle and Kristoffer Doura to unpac...
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, ...
