Strangers in Their Own Land: Part-Time Faculty in American Community Colleges

By Suanne D. Roueche and John E. Roueche

The authors document trends in the employment and integration of part-time faculty in American community colleges. Chapters reflect the major components of a national survey conducted by the authors, as well as follow-up interviews. Presents model programs to help colleges shape strategies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871172836
• ISBN13: 9780871172839
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 11.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Objectively clarifies a volatile issue

Over the past decade, community colleges have significantly increased their employment of part-time instructors. While this practice is often vehemently criticized by academic traditionalists, it enables colleges to enrich their curricula with real world perspectives, and expand the number of course sections offered, without permanently increasing their operating costs. Drs. Roueche, Milliron and Roueche get past anecdotal perspectives to present their sound research conducted at community colleges throughout North America. Their findings and recommendations are a must read for all in community colleges responsible for making decisions on this critical issue.