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
Access Granted: Helping Every Student Soar
What does accessibility really look like in higher education? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, Cori Bright-Kerrigan, Director of Adaptive Services and FGCU's ADA Coordinator, shares how accommodations create opportunity, not advan...
Authentic Is Greater Than Artificial
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Senthil "Beejay" Girimurugan, Interim Dean of the Honors College at FGCU, for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, purpose, learning, and what makes honors...
From Ant Colonies to Academic Excellence
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Charles "Billy" Gunnels, FGCU's new Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Innovation. Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership at FGCU and a career rooted in bio...
The Classroom Is the Mission
In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie welcome Dr. Clay Motley, FGCU's new Associate Provost for Faculty Success and Academic Resources. Dr. Motley discusses his new role, his vision for supporting faculty across ...
Inside Faculty Senate: Why Adjunct Voices Matter
What exactly does Faculty Senate do, and why should adjunct faculty care? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Derek Lura, President of the FGCU Faculty Senate, for a candid conversation about ...
