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
Gen Z in College
Ney Arias who works with First Year Seminars at FGCU talks with Maggie and John about the unique aspects of of Gen Z, trends and trials, and how to shape our pedagogy to reach them more effectively.
Want to learn more about First Year Seminars? Email: fys@fgcu.edu
To see the report The New Generation of Students click this link: https://highland.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/NewGenerationStudent_i.pdf?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_15_2025_15_30_COPY_01)
Theme music composed, performed and produced by James Husni.
Adjunct Nation is a collaborative podcast under the auspices of The Lucas Center for Faculty Development at FGCU. You can learn more by clicking on this link:
https://www.fgcu.edu/lucascenter/
