Autonomy and Anonymity: Characteristics of Branch Campus Faculty

Surveyed administrators of branch campuses, in part, on the characteristics of faculty. Respondents were asked about full- to part-time faculty ratios, hiring practices, governance, tenure, resources, and faculty attitudes regarding working conditions. Findings included a much higher percentage of p...

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Published in:Metropolitan universities 2001-04, Vol.12 (2), p.49
Main Authors: Nickerson, Mark, Schaefer, Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Faculty
Faculty College Relationship
Higher Education
Multicampus Colleges
Part Time Faculty
Professional Autonomy
Teacher Attitudes
Work Environment
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Summary:Surveyed administrators of branch campuses, in part, on the characteristics of faculty. Respondents were asked about full- to part-time faculty ratios, hiring practices, governance, tenure, resources, and faculty attitudes regarding working conditions. Findings included a much higher percentage of part-time faculty at branch campuses, and that faculty are attracted by perceived flexibility and autonomy. (EV)
ISSN:1047-8485
2472-3541