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
Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me? Healthy Minds Report on College Students
Dr. Jon Brunner joins Maggie and John to discuss the recent 2024 data from the Healthy Minds Survey of College Students showing rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, non-suicidal self harm, and more. They discuss how these things impact adjunct faculty instruction and how all faculty can show care and connect students to resources.
Jean Twenge's book Generations - https://tinyurl.com/yt8y44kn
Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation - https://tinyurl.com/297xxebj
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://www.fgcu.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services/#Forfacultyandstaff
Student Care Services: https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/care/
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/
