Transcript from #AdjunctChat 8/19/14 (with @gusreview)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 8/19/14 that was facilitated by Jeffrey Keefer @gusreview.

The topic was:  Innovative Ways to Include the Collective Adjunct Voice in the National Higher Education Conversation.

All are welcome to our next #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, September 2 (4:00pm EDT), as we begin the new “school year!” The topic and facilitator for the upcoming chats in September are still being worked out, so please get in touch if you have a topic you wish to discuss and facilitate.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather somebody with an interest in something related to adjunct experiences who has a desire to facilitate a discussion. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

From User	Text	Time
@gusreview	10 more mins till #AdjunctChat goes live! We’ll begin by introducing ourselves: Name + Title + Link. Looking fwd to chatting with you soon!	8/19/14 15:50
@gusreview	#AdjunctChat is now live!! Please introduce yourselves: Name + Title + Link. I am Meg Menon, Co-Founder of @gusreview http://t.co/5x8zfKJkJ5	8/19/14 16:00
@gusreview	#AdjunctChat is now live!! Please introduce yourselves: Name + Title + Link. I am Meg Menon, Co-Founder of @gusreview http://t.co/5x8zfKJkJ5	8/19/14 16:00
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @gusreview: 10 more mins till #AdjunctChat goes live! We’ll begin by introducing ourselves: Name + Title + Link. Looking fwd to…	8/19/14 16:00
@AdjunctChat	RT @gusreview: 10 more mins till #AdjunctChat goes live! We’ll begin by introducing ourselves: Name + Title + Link. Looking fwd to…	8/19/14 16:00
@fabianbanga	so #AdjunctChat right now	8/19/14 16:01
@MrMoomers1	@gusreview #AdjunctChat I am Rick Hansen, Co-Founder of @gusreview http://t.co/TodWGs2O9e	8/19/14 16:02
@gusreview	RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview #AdjunctChat I am Rick Hansen, Co-Founder of @gusreview http://t.co/TodWGs2O9e	8/19/14 16:02
@gusreview	@MrMoomers1 Welcome, Rick!! Let’s do this! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:03
@fabianbanga	@gusreview im Dep Chair (modern languages) & #DistEd Coordinator @BerkeleyCC / hi #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:03
@realharleth	Q1. Apart from unionization, in what ways can we organize a collective adjunct voice? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:03
@ACTogetherWA	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @AdjunctYoda Innovative Ways to Include Collective Adjunct Voice is today’s #AdjunctChat 4:00pmEDT http://t.co/bADFmxW7dO	8/19/14 16:03
@gusreview	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview im Dep Chair (modern languages) & #DistEd Coordinator @BerkeleyCC / hi #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:04
@gusreview	@fabianbanga @berkeleycc Welcome, Fabian! Glad you are joining us today #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:04
@gusreview	Q1. Apart from unionization, in what ways can we organize a collective adjunct voice? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:06
@VCVaile	Vanessa Vaile, title N/A…annoying until I invent sthg better than the usual selection, http://t.co/LB99KflHBv #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:07
@fabianbanga	@gusreview the question is if your #adjunct inst are part of the senate / if yes then senate #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:07
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile Vanessa Vaile, title N/A…annoying until I invent sthg better than the usual selection, http://t.co/R9F6toqdWc #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:08
@gusreview	@VCVaile Welcome, Vanessa! Glad you are joining us today #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:09
@gusreview	@VCVaile Welcome, Vanessa! Glad you are joining us today #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:09
@VCVaile	A1 options vary but social media, listservs, interest grps…IRL what about #meetups? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:09
@VCVaile	Boston adjuncts have or had an active Meetup #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:10
@VCVaile	Boston adjuncts have or had an active Meetup #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:10
@gusreview	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview the question is if your #adjunct inst are part of the senate / if yes then senate #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:10
@gusreview	@fabianbanga What are the benefits of organizing a senate? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:10
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile: Boston adjuncts have or had an active Meetup #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:11
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @gusreview: #AdjunctChat is now live!! Please introduce yourselves: Name + Title + Link. I am Meg Menon, Co-Founder of @gusreview…	8/19/14 16:11
@AdjunctChat	RT @gusreview: #AdjunctChat is now live!! Please introduce yourselves: Name + Title + Link. I am Meg Menon, Co-Founder of @gusreview…	8/19/14 16:11
@gusreview	@VCVaile Are meetups a form of social unions? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:12
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile A1 options vary but social media, listservs, interest grps…IRL what about #meetups? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:12
@VCVaile	@gusreview Meetup link ~ http://t.co/2snk15TS6L #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:12
@VCVaile	@gusreview obviously Meetup & other in person options would require a certain #adjunct population density #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:14
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile: @gusreview obviously Meetup & other in person options would require a certain #adjunct population density #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:14
@fabianbanga	@gusreview it is not a benefit, it is part of being a shared governance institution #AdjunctChat / sorry forg the hashtag	8/19/14 16:15
@JeffreyKeefer	@realharleth A1 I think that forums such as #AdjunctChat or via its FB page https://t.co/kWJ5afUQqy that we can create adjunct community	8/19/14 16:16
@4Hum	@gusreview Hi #AdjunctChat. I’m @ashleymchamp, research assistant for @4Hum. Happy to be here!	8/19/14 16:16
@fabianbanga	@JeffreyKeefer the same my friend! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:16
@gusreview	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview it is not a benefit, it is part of being a shared governance institution #AdjunctChat / sorry forg the hashtag	8/19/14 16:16
@gusreview	RT @4Hum: @gusreview Hi #AdjunctChat. I’m @ashleymchamp, research assistant for @4Hum. Happy to be here!	8/19/14 16:16
@JeffreyKeefer	@realharleth A1 Some states do not allow adjunct unions, if I understand that correctly #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:16
@MrMoomers1	@gusreview Q1 #AdjunctChat Message is important. A strong collectv voice has a good, common message. Do #meetups produce consensus/message?	8/19/14 16:16
@gusreview	@4Hum @ashleymchamp Hi Ashley, glad you are joining us today! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:16
@gusreview	RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview Q1 #AdjunctChat Message is important. A strong collectv voice has a good, common message. Do #meetups produce co…	8/19/14 16:17
@N1academy	#adjunctchat — Checking in to say hello and offer any insights into digital adjunct organizing	8/19/14 16:17
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview A1 Can you speak more about what you mean by a “collective adjunct voice”? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:17
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer @realharleth A1 Some states do not allow adjunct unions, if I understand that correctly #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:17
@darthur62	@JeffreyKeefer @gusreview Is #AdjunctChat just 4 adjuncts? If not, I’m Dave Andrews, independent scholar @darthur62, https://t.co/jv10RVdyXA	8/19/14 16:17
@JeffreyKeefer	@VCVaile I like to think of you not so much by title, but as an Adjunct Incubator! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:18
@VCVaile	@MrMoomers1 connect 1st/msg later…your tweet came with a system warning that you are probably a bot @gusreview #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:18
@fabianbanga	@gusreview This concept is important cause it isn’t benefit; we r an academic institution. Tenured, indep thinking = academia. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:18
@gusreview	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga Yes, I believe you are correct. How can/does shared governance figure in those cases? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:18
@gusreview	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview This concept is important cause it isn’t benefit; we r an academic institution. Tenured, indep thinking = acade…	8/19/14 16:19
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer but not a setting hen I hope! hahaha #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:19
@gusreview	@darthur62 @JeffreyKeefer Welcome, David! All are welcome. Glad you are joining us today #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:19
@JeffreyKeefer	@darthur62 @gusreview You are always welcome! #AdjunctChat is for those who want to share and collaborate via adjunct and non-TT HE issues.	8/19/14 16:19
@gusreview	@VCVaile @MrMoomers1 Is there a technical problem? Let me know how I can help with it? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:20
@fabianbanga	@gusreview So the attack to the idea of tenured = attack on academia (neoliberalization of the community) #poscolonialism #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:21
@JeffreyKeefer	As a reminder for anybody following along with the #AdjunctChat right now, please make sure you tag your posts with #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:22
@fabianbanga	@VCVaile definitely not hen : )) @JeffreyKeefer #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:23
@gusreview	@JeffreyKeefer Collective adjunct voice refers to organizing a unified movement that best represents adjunct interests &values #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:23
@fabianbanga	RT @JeffreyKeefer: As a reminder for anybody following along with the #AdjunctChat right now, please make sure you tag your posts with #Adj…	8/19/14 16:23
@gusreview	Q2. How can we focus the national conversation toward creating tangible solutions for adjunct-related challenges? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:23
@whowewilltobe	Howdy #AdjunctChat, from an organizer with @CACHEChicago.	8/19/14 16:23
@gusreview	RT @whowewilltobe Howdy #AdjunctChat, from an organizer with @CACHEChicago.	8/19/14 16:23
@AdjunctChat	Today’s #AdjunctChat “Innovative Ways to Include the Collective Adjunct Voice…” is happening now; all are welcome! http://t.co/OPIoTJzZ66	8/19/14 16:24
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe @CACHEChicago Welcome! We just moved onto Q2. Glad you’re joining us #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:24
@MrMoomers1	Q1 #AdjunctChat What is the best route for community and betterment.. think legislation or grass roots?	8/19/14 16:24
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview Make sure that One Tier is a goal: shared governance, economic justice, and academic freedom for ALL faculty. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview A1 With such diversity in adjunct needs, wants, and expectations, I wonder if a unified voice is possible #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:25
@AZHumanities	RT @gusreview: @AZHumanities We’re hosting #AdjunctChat TODAY 4-5pm EDT. Read about our topic/chat questions here http://t.co/KGIpEaIp3V. H…	8/19/14 16:25
@VCVaile	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer is that the only definition on the table? I was thinking collective in sense of community #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:25
@fabianbanga	Hi Bri, nice to see you here today! @whowewilltobe @CACHEChicago #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:26
@fabianbanga	Hi Bri, nice to see you here today! @whowewilltobe @CACHEChicago #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:26
@gusreview	@JeffreyKeefer That’s interesting. Does anyone agree? Is trying to organize a unified adjunct voice counterproductive? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:26
@whowewilltobe	@MrMoomers1 Multiplicity of tactics is the best, but grass roots can spur change quicker while legislation is being worked on. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:26
@VCVaile	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer build community & networks bottom up goes w/organizing but also stands on its own #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:26
@JeffreyKeefer	@VCVaile Odd, but even in both my institutions where I teach I never encounter any adjuncts (cf. #meetup) #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:26
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @gusreview: @VCVaile Are meetups a form of social unions? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:27
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile: @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer is that the only definition on the table? I was thinking collective in sense of community #adjunctch…	8/19/14 16:27
@gusreview	@VCVaile @JeffreyKeefer I agree with you! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:27
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview it is not a benefit, it is part of being a shared governance institution #AdjunctChat / sorry forg the hashtag	8/19/14 16:27
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer what if you put a notice on a BB about meeting informally say at a coffee shop near campus? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:27
@gusreview	RT @whowewilltobe: @gusreview Make sure that One Tier is a goal: shared governance, economic justice, and academic freedom for ALL faculty.…	8/19/14 16:28
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga @gusreview I know shared governance in healthcare, though never seen shared governance in HE with adjuncts #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:28
@ProfessorF74	RT @whowewilltobe: @MrMoomers1 Multiplicity of tactics is the best, but grass roots can spur change quicker while legislation is being work…	8/19/14 16:28
@JeffreyKeefer	@N1academy Glad to have you here #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:29
@JeffreyKeefer	@4Hum @gusreview @ashleymchamp Welcome! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:29
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer build community & networks bottom up goes w/organizing but also stands on its own #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:29
@whowewilltobe	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @gusreview My campus is working on it this fall by creating an adjunct faculty senate #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:29
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @fabianbanga @gusreview I know shared governance in healthcare, though never seen shared governance in HE with adjuncts …	8/19/14 16:29
@fabianbanga	@JeffreyKeefer yes, it is very unfortunate @gusreview #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:30
@gusreview	A2. Current conversation in media features too many voices describing pitfalls of adjunct life (especially in #humanities) #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:30
@fabianbanga	RT @whowewilltobe: @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @gusreview My campus is working on it this fall by creating an adjunct faculty senate #Adjun…	8/19/14 16:30
@JeffreyKeefer	@whowewilltobe Always nice to see you! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:30
@gusreview	Should media voices pressure tenured faculty & admin to put forth meaningful changes in institutional policy & culture? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:31
@fabianbanga	@whowewilltobe in my campus @adjuncts are part of the senate / not the case @UCBerkeley @JeffreyKeefer @gusreview #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:32
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview I suppose that’s because there are way too many pitfalls that #adjuncts encounter. What do you suggest? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:32
@whowewilltobe	@fabianbanga We technically have one adjunct seat on the senate. Not enough for 78% of the faculty. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:33
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe True. At @gusreview we’re creating a virtual space where value & relevance of adjunct knowledge is highlighted #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:33
@JeffreyKeefer	@VCVaile @gusreview I agree; I tend to think in terms of networked community; that celebrates different paths to similar goals #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:34
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @VCVaile @gusreview I agree; I tend to think in terms of networked community; that celebrates different paths to similar…	8/19/14 16:34
@fabianbanga	@gusreview I think some are trying to #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:34
@gusreview	RT @fabianbanga: @gusreview I think some are trying to #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:34
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview One issue that we’ve noticed is that #adjunct knowledge is often undercut by egregious working conditions, sadly. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:35
@fabianbanga	@whowewilltobe it should open = to all. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:35
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview I am wondering about the logistics of diversity with a similar voice, something like common denominator #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:35
@gusreview	I’d love to see a more active focus on what the integral role adjuncts play in #highered especially in the media #AdjunctChat Do you agree?	8/19/14 16:36
@VCVaile	back again (forgot to leave BRB msg) ~ person who picks up my mail was at the door #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:36
@JeffreyKeefer	@VCVaile A possibility; I am not sure what to do at a #meetup; I tend to be more effective with online #meetups and networks #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:37
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer varied paths & options for a varied bunch #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:38
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe Will positive media shift then will take away from much needed attention to the poor adjunct working reality? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:38
@gusreview	RT @whowewilltobe: @gusreview One issue that we’ve noticed is that #adjunct knowledge is often undercut by egregious working conditions, sa…	8/19/14 16:38
@gusreview	Q3. Do adjuncts (& graduate student employees) in the humanities have it worse than those in STEM fields? If yes, then why? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:39
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @fabianbanga: @whowewilltobe it should open = to all. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:39
@VCVaile	@gusreview @whowewilltobe no shift is likely to be immediate, likely to retain overlap too #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:39
@JeffreyKeefer	@whowewilltobe @gusreview Can you talk more about what you have in mind? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:39
@gusreview	@VCVaile @whowewilltobe And that’s how it should be – all sides should be represented in the media. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:40
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview Which means bargaining rights for #adjuncts, too. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:41
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview Which means bargaining rights for #adjuncts, too. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:41
@gusreview	RT @IshaiBarnoy: @whowewilltobe @gusreview Which means bargaining rights for #adjuncts, too. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:41
@gusreview	A3. Humanities are seen as frivolous, impractical pursuits compared to STEM fields. Problem lies in perception & lack of jobs. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:42
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @whowewilltobe: @fabianbanga We technically have one adjunct seat on the senate. Not enough for 78% of the faculty. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:43
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe @darthur62 @JeffreyKeefer Will tenured and tenure track faculty and #highered admin support it? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:43
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer: RT @whowewilltobe: @fabianbanga We technically have one adjunct seat on the senate. Not enough for 78% of the faculty. #…	8/19/14 16:43
@rascality	outstanding breakfast, lunch, introduction to the college, & hands-on IT courseware support today at one of three new jobs #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:43
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview @darthur62 @JeffreyKeefer For the good of students, we hope so. Why weaken the academics and instruction? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:44
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview Regarding pressuring tenured faculty & admin for meaningful changes in institutional policy; what is their WIIFM? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:44
@fabianbanga	@whowewilltobe yes, for ex committees / u invite PTs 4 their perspective; but no time so no voice. @gusreview #AdjunctChat @JeffreyKeefer	8/19/14 16:44
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @gusreview Regarding pressuring tenured faculty & admin for meaningful changes in institutional policy; what is their WI…	8/19/14 16:45
@IshaiBarnoy	@gusreview The solution is to give jobs, then, maybe? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:45
@whowewilltobe	@IshaiBarnoy @gusreview Absolutely. #Adjuncts need to be treated no different than FTTT faculty. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:45
@GreyscaleG	RT @rascality: outstanding breakfast, lunch, introduction to the college, & hands-on IT courseware support today at one of three new jobs #…	8/19/14 16:45
@fabianbanga	@whowewilltobe So finally, the answer is simple: better work conditions and tenure @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:46
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview I wonder if it may also be related to struggles with humanities jobs and $$ (the holy grail in HE programs now) #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:46
@JeffreyKeefer	@IshaiBarnoy Nice to see you ! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:47
@gusreview	@fabianbanga @whowewilltobe What about Institutional political lack of value recognition & treatment as cheap disposable labor #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:47
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga @whowewilltobe @gusreview May also be related to FT positions paid to go to meetings but adjuncts work elsewhere #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:48
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview @fabianbanga Revolt. Don’t stand for it anymore. Organize. We’re the majority, after all. Demand our due. #AdjunctChat.	8/19/14 16:48
@VCVaile	STEM teaching lower division are also likely to be #adjunct faculty esp at community colleges…more cheap, disposable labor #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:48
@whowewilltobe	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @gusreview Some colleges comp #adjuncts for meetings. Mine does. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:48
@gusreview	Q4. Is the corporatization of #highered inevitable? If yes, what do you see as the future of adjunct faculty? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:49
@MrMoomers1	@gusreview A3 #AdjunctChat Humanities lack labs and extended work so STEM has more options	8/19/14 16:49
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe This may be why people shop at Wal-Mart & Target: people want everything cheap #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:49
@fabianbanga	@gusreview you can fight if you have tenure / without tenure… @whowewilltobe #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:49
@IshaiBarnoy	@gusreview @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe The facts of our shaky employment are themselves taken as confirmation of perceptions. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:49
@JeffreyKeefer	Would love to have some volunteers to facilitate #AdjunctChat sessions in September! http://t.co/EXCvgFOdlS Any takers?	8/19/14 16:50
@JeffreyKeefer	@whowewilltobe @fabianbanga @gusreview Quite lucky at that one; I have not seen adjunct meeting reimbursements #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:50
@whowewilltobe	@fabianbanga @gusreview Folks without tenure are also standing up and fighting now. Not everyone is scared. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:51
@gusreview	@MrMoomers1 Yes but humanities is equally important to American society. Aradical shift in public perception in order? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:51
@JeffreyKeefer	@whowewilltobe @fabianbanga @gusreview I like being a team player, but few things are more valuable to me than my time #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:51
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga There is too much dissent among silent #adjuncts. & vocal ones are stretched too thin. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:51
@gusreview	RT @IshaiBarnoy: @whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga There is too much dissent among silent #adjuncts. & vocal ones are stretched too th…	8/19/14 16:51
@VCVaile	@fabianbanga are you familiar w/Don Eron’s writing on academic freedom for all tracks? @gusreview @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:51
@gusreview	@IshaiBarnoy @whowewilltobe @fabianbanga Is that why we need to organize a collective voice? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:51
@whowewilltobe	@IshaiBarnoy @gusreview @fabianbanga I see our numbers growing by the day. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:52
@fabianbanga	@whowewilltobe i agree and that is why those with tenure have a responsibility, solidarity. @gusreview #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:52
@gusreview	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe Disposable economy is here to stay, sadly #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:52
@fabianbanga	RT @whowewilltobe: @fabianbanga @gusreview Folks without tenure are also standing up and fighting now. Not everyone is scared. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:52
@VCVaile	@fabianbanga his pt is that academic freedom & protected voice make action possible @gusreview @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:52
@This1One	@gusreview If corporatization of highered is successful, most faculty will be adjunct, maybe that’ll backfire #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:52
@whowewilltobe	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @gusreview Imagine if your time was comped as if you were FT. That’s the goal for #adjuncts. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:53
@gusreview	RT @This1One @gusreview If corporatization of highered is successful, most faculty will be adjunct, maybe that’ll backfire #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:53
@gusreview	RT @VCVaile: @fabianbanga his pt is that academic freedom & protected voice make action possible @gusreview @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:53
@fabianbanga	@VCVaile I do not, will try to find it. @gusreview @whowewilltobe #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:53
@IshaiBarnoy	@gusreview @whowewilltobe @fabianbanga This is why it is so difficult for us to organize in the first place. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:54
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga I can’t believe that’s true in #highered. If I did, fighting wouldn’t be worth it. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:54
@gusreview	I see corporatization of #highered continuing without radical policy changes at federal, state & local levels. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:54
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: RT @This1One @gusreview If corporatization of highered is successful, most faculty will be adjunct, maybe that’ll backfire #…	8/19/14 16:54
@fabianbanga	@gusreview yes @JeffreyKeefer @whowewilltobe #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:54
@MrMoomers1	RT @IshaiBarnoy: @whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga There is too much dissent among silent #adjuncts. & vocal ones are stretched too th…	8/19/14 16:54
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview @This1One It’s already backfiring–thank goodness. #AdjunctChat.	8/19/14 16:54
@rascality	obviously biased, but little doubt on my end one of the best investments a college can make is in training & retaining faculty #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:54
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @This1One: @gusreview If corporatization of highered is successful, most faculty will be adjunct, maybe that’ll backfire #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:54
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: @MrMoomers1 Yes but humanities is equally important to American society. Aradical shift in public perception in order? #Adju…	8/19/14 16:54
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: Q4. Is the corporatization of #highered inevitable? If yes, what do you see as the future of adjunct faculty? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:54
@VCVaile	@fabianbanga he sent me a pdf of his ch in Keith Hoeller’s book…I’ll look for it to send @gusreview @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:55
@UAFNJ	RT @VCVaile: STEM teaching lower division are also likely to be #adjunct faculty esp at community colleges…more cheap, disposable labor #ad…	8/19/14 16:55
@AdjunctChat	Who wants to facilitate an #AdjunctChat any of the Tuesdays in September? Please RT	8/19/14 16:55
@whowewilltobe	@IshaiBarnoy @gusreview @fabianbanga Once everyone realizes there’s nothing left to lose, it’s a lot easier. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:55
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga I’ll check my gauge this coming Thursday. I expect to see enough anti-progress jerks. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:55
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga I’ll check my gauge this coming Thursday. I expect to see enough anti-progress jerks. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:55
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga What do the rest of you think? Is #highered going the corporate, capitalist route? #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:56
@JeffreyKeefer	@rascality That is true in the HR, HRD, and L&D world, but when costs need to be cut, people are often the first to go #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:56
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @AdjunctChat: Who wants to facilitate an #AdjunctChat any of the Tuesdays in September? Please RT	8/19/14 16:56
@gusreview	Final Question: Q5. 4. What do you think is the one major obstacle faced by the adjuncts today? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:56
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: Final Question: Q5. 4. What do you think is the one major obstacle faced by the adjuncts today? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:57
@IshaiBarnoy	@whowewilltobe @gusreview @fabianbanga The neoliberal condition is such that nothing left to lose == we’re basically fucked. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:57
@whowewilltobe	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga Going? It’s long gone. It’s why I work with the Coalition Against Corporate Higher Ed. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:57
@gusreview	RT @whowewilltobe @fabianbanga Going? It’s long gone. It’s why I work with the Coalition Against Corporate Higher Ed. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:57
@VCVaile	@whowewilltobe was going to post “Is this a joke?” but you covered it @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:57
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: RT @whowewilltobe @fabianbanga Going? It’s long gone. It’s why I work with the Coalition Against Corporate Higher Ed. #Adju…	8/19/14 16:58
@gusreview	@whowewilltobe @IshaiBarnoy @fabianbanga I’m sorry I don’t agree. We can turn things around. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:58
@VCVaile	A5 can’t narrow that to one unless “everything” counts as one #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:59
@gusreview	@VCVaile Okay, pick a few then! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 16:59
@IshaiBarnoy	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe Precarity is the prevailing condition. But why not overturn it? #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:59
@VCVaile	due process #adjunctchat	8/19/14 16:59
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: I see corporatization of #highered continuing without radical policy changes at federal, state & local levels. #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:00
@gusreview	RT @IshaiBarnoy: @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe Precarity is the prevailing condition. But why not overturn it? #adj…	8/19/14 17:00
@MrMoomers1	RT @VCVaile: @fabianbanga his pt is that academic freedom & protected voice make action possible @gusreview @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:00
@VCVaile	@IshaiBarnoy so how do you propose to overturn a global trend? @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:00
@MrMoomers1	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @gusreview Regarding pressuring tenured faculty & admin for meaningful changes in institutional policy; what is their WI…	8/19/14 17:00
@gusreview	Final thoughts for our very last minute!! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:00
@IshaiBarnoy	@gusreview @whowewilltobe @fabianbanga Bri, I’m gonna need a carpool to the revolution. K thx 🙂 #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:01
@gusreview	@VCVaile @IshaiBarnoy @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe That’s our mission @gusreview #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:01
@MrMoomers1	@gusreview Keep your heads up adjuncts! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:01
@gusreview	RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview Keep your heads up adjuncts! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:01
@VCVaile	@gusreview can you be more specific? @IshaiBarnoy @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:02
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: Final thoughts for our very last minute!! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@AdjunctChat	RT @gusreview: Final thoughts for our very last minute!! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @gusreview: Final thoughts for our very last minute!! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@fabianbanga	I am glad we are all seeing the struggle / it is about race, gender and class @whowewilltobe @IshaiBarnoy @gusreview #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@gusreview	Thank you to everyone who joined in our wonderfully stimulating conversation today! It was a pleasure & honor to host it #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@JeffreyKeefer	@gusreview Great #AdjunctChat today; I think we need a follow-up!	8/19/14 17:02
@danieljbrunson	RT @rascality: obviously biased, but little doubt on my end one of the best investments a college can make is in training & retaining facul…	8/19/14 17:02
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview Keep your heads up adjuncts! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@AdjunctChat	RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview Keep your heads up adjuncts! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:02
@gusreview	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @gusreview Great #AdjunctChat today; I think we need a follow-up!	8/19/14 17:02
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: Thank you to everyone who joined in our wonderfully stimulating conversation today! It was a pleasure & honor to host it #Ad…	8/19/14 17:03
@MrMoomers1	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @gusreview Great #AdjunctChat today; I think we need a follow-up!	8/19/14 17:03
@VCVaile	@gusreview @JeffreyKeefer You do realize that Mr Moomers1 is probably not a human being #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:03
@IshaiBarnoy	@VCVaile @gusreview @JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @whowewilltobe Fuck, man, I don’t know. Resist. Fight & lose & die miserable. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:04
@gusreview	@VCVaile @JeffreyKeefer Rick Hansen Co founder of @gusreview uses that as his personal account. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:05
@IshaiBarnoy	@fabianbanga @whowewilltobe @gusreview It’s about someone drawing these lines, man, & refusing to solve issues fairly. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:05
@darthur62	RT @JeffreyKeefer: RT @MrMoomers1: @gusreview Keep your heads up adjuncts! #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:05
@VCVaile	@IshaiBarnoy we also need to recognize that this is not just about #adjunct working conditions…the gig economy is global #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:05
@fabianbanga	Excellent #adjunctchat it was difficult to follow the conversations; very spirited! All the best to everyone	8/19/14 17:06
@VCVaile	@gusreview tell him to lose the egg then because filters are flagging acct as a bot #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:07
@IshaiBarnoy	@VCVaile And unpaid internships, and actors doing free work for “cred,” etc. #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:08
@gusreview	Thanks for chatting, guys! @whowewilltobe @IshaiBarnoy @MrMoomers1@JeffreyKeefer @AdjunctChat @VCVaile @fabianbanga @darthur62 #AdjunctChat	8/19/14 17:09
@MrMoomers1	RT @gusreview: Thanks for chatting, guys! @whowewilltobe @IshaiBarnoy @MrMoomers1@JeffreyKeefer @AdjunctChat @VCVaile @fabianbanga @darthu…	8/19/14 17:09
@VCVaile	thanks all, lively chat…somehow I ended up w/4 online mtgs 2day…2 twitterchats & 2 video…3 down, 1 to go #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:10
@VCVaile	@IshaiBarnoy yes, more than just low paid, unpaid & added on are on the rise #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:11
@VCVaile	@IshaiBarnoy yes, more than just low paid, unpaid & added on are on the rise #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:11
@deborahbrian	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @clairebrooks @deborahbrian Innovative Ways to Include the Collective Adjunct Voice is today’s #AdjunctChat 4:00pmEDT ht…	8/19/14 17:12
@VCVaile	@gusreview I work online a lot & run heavy duty if sometimes paranoid programs for such #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:13
@VCVaile	@gusreview if mine caught & flagged the acct, others will too #adjunctchat	8/19/14 17:14
@gusreview	@JeffreyKeefer Thanks for the opportunity to host #AdjunctChat today! Great, insightful conversation. Will chat transcript be up next week?	8/19/14 17:17

Transcript from #AdjunctChat 8/5/14 (with @JeffreyKeefer)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 8/5/14 that was facilitated by Jeffrey Keefer @jeffreykeefer.

The topic was:  What do you LIKE about adjuncting?

All are welcome to our next #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, August 19 (4:00pm EDT). The topic will be “Innovative Ways to Include the Collective Adjunct Voice in the National Higher Education Conversation” and will be hosted by @gusreview.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather somebody with an interest in something related to adjunct experiences who has a desire to facilitate a discussion. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

From User	Text	Time
@FromPhDtoLife	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today’s #AdjunctChat is about to begin. What do you LIKE about adjuncting? http://t.co/CEwt1Nsenz topic	8/5/14 15:55
@EarlyResearcher	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today’s #AdjunctChat is about to begin. What do you LIKE about adjuncting? http://t.co/CEwt1Nsenz topic	8/5/14 15:57
@Czarina85	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today’s #AdjunctChat is about to begin. What do you LIKE about adjuncting? http://t.co/CEwt1Nsenz topic	8/5/14 15:59
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer I like the freedom to come and go when I’m not teaching. I like having library access. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:02
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer Being accepted as part of the uni community is a good feeling. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:03
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Excellent! Those are all good things to share. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar You even beat me to the Welcome to #AdjunctChat post!!	8/5/14 16:04
@JeffreyKeefer	Welcome to #AdjunctChat! Today’s topic is “What do you LIKE about adjuncting?” http://t.co/CEwt1Nsenz	8/5/14 16:05
@JeffreyKeefer	Want to introduce yourselves here in #AdjunctChat?	8/5/14 16:05
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Nice to see you, and glad you can share a bit here in #AdjunctChat today.	8/5/14 16:05
@kristine_tx	@JeffreyKeefer A1 Enjoy the blend of practitioner-scholar + being an #influencer of #future leaders in my profession. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:06
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer Thank you for the welcome. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:06
@JeffreyKeefer	I am sensitive to the knowing that many colleagues are attending #cocalXI here in #NYC right now and who cannot join #AdjunctChat today.	8/5/14 16:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	8/5/14 16:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Can you share a bit about what you teach as an adjunct / contingent / sessional / casual instructor? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:07
@Comprof1	@lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer I like being able to have a flexible schedule and learn new things. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:07
@lindathestar	I’m teaching Social Determinants of Health to first years at La Trobe Uni’s Bendigo campus in Victoria Australia #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:07
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx Please, tell us a little about what you teach and where #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:08
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Want to introduce yourselves here in #AdjunctChat?	8/5/14 16:08
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Want to introduce yourselves here in #AdjunctChat?	8/5/14 16:08
@Comprof1	@kristine_tx @JeffreyKeefer One thing I like to do is reconnect with my former students to determine impact. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:08
@cpfa_forum	RT @JeffreyKeefer: I am sensitive to the knowing that many colleagues are attending #cocalXI here in #NYC right now and who cannot join #Ad…	8/5/14 16:08
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	8/5/14 16:08
@ThomsonPat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Welcome to #AdjunctChat! Today’s topic is “What do you LIKE about adjuncting?” http://t.co/CEwt1Nsenz	8/5/14 16:09
@kristine_tx	@JeffreyKeefer Paralegal technology studies at @pulaskitech (via distance learning thru @Blackboard) #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:09
@lindathestar	It is my fifth year teaching this subject. Enquiry-based learning & group work w 2 hour workshops. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:09
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx @JeffreyKeefer @pulaskitech @Blackboard Wonderful, welcome to #AdjunctChat!	8/5/14 16:10
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx @JeffreyKeefer @pulaskitech @Blackboard Wonderful, welcome to #AdjunctChat!	8/5/14 16:10
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @kristine_tx Also teach marktng, international/global studies, writing, and ESL. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:10
@Comprof1	@lindathestar Do you get to change up your teaching? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:11
@LitProfSuz	Hi #adjunctchat. I teach at 2 places, Adult Accelerated Humanities & Education. Now also editing.	8/5/14 16:11
@AdjunctChat	Today’s #AdjunctChat topic is “What do you LIKE about adjuncting?” and some background information is http://t.co/SXmUWI73Va	8/5/14 16:12
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	8/5/14 16:12
@Comprof1	@lindathestar One thing I like about adjuncting is I’ve been asked to teach a wide range of courses I wouldn’t have thought to. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:12
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 We have a workshop guide but there is space for individual creativity eg icebreakers, case studies, examples. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:13
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx @JeffreyKeefer @pulaskitech @Blackboard That must make for some interesting teaching stories #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:13
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz What is adult accelerated humanities? Sounds interesting. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:13
@JeffreyKeefer	While some have already started, I want to make sure everybody can see our first Question to help guide our #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:14
@JeffreyKeefer	Q1: What do you like about being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:14
@Comprof1	@lindathestar I sometimes feel I have more freedom in my class than tenure track faculty. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:14
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 I’ve taught about 6 subjects in Education & same in Public Health. Good variety. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:15
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 It is an accelerated bachelor degree for working adults in multiple subjects. I teach the Humanities courses. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:15
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I prefer visiting professor because I also had access to research funding and colleagues/conferences. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:16
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 Freedom in course or freedom to go home early when teaching is over? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:16
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Is it a cross discipline course? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:17
@JeffreyKeefer	A1 I like student interaction. My classes are graduate and doctoral, so I think of my learners as early-stage colleagues #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:17
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q1: What do you like about being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:17
@Comprof1	@lindathestar Freedom in course. My current uni requires office hours & we get student evals which I need to continue contract. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:18
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer I’m trying to think of adjunct/casual specific benefits. Teaching’s overall benefit is the students! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:18
@JeffreyKeefer	A1: I also like the access to the library and database resources #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:18
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I find when I have a good class of students, I enjoy learning from them. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:19
@injenuity	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q1: What do you like about being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:19
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 I teach Intro to Literature; English; Romantisim; Modernism; Contemporary Studies. Some are cross discipline #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:19
@JeffreyKeefer	A1: I like the entire teaching and learning process; while my courses are all applied, they do allow for some theory, too #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:20
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Last yr in my Speech Comm class, had a group of inner city 1st gen uni students. Really impressed w/ them #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:20
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Can you think of smething off-hand you have learned from your students? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:20
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 As a sex educator (which isn’t what I’m teaching) I warn them I use sex ed examples to make up for lack of SRE #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:20
@LitProfSuz	A1) Although it can be hectic, I like the challenge of picking up & designing new to me courses #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:20
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Learned what their life was like which is so diff than mine in small town/more rural NY. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:21
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Some people teach as an adjunct / casual for the money, too #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:21
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 It’s good to have freedom to use professional & life skills in teaching. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:21
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar I KNOW the money is often not great, but I have heard of people supplementing FT work or retirement in this way #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:21
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer Yeah, I would be lost w/o these resources, limited though they r. Also have access to IRB to continue research #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:22
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar I do not teach for the money; it is not quite enough to make it worth the time and effort. It is more a passion #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:22
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @lindathestar Can you talk more about this? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:23
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer The money is paying my mortgage right now. Very handy. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:23
@LitProfSuz	A1) As a grad stdnt, it was good to get experience teaching in HE for CV #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:23
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @lindathestar I am proposing a new course, something I have been quite interested in teaching, and it is a gap now #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@kristine_tx What do you like about teaching as an #adjunct? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:24
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I used some of concepts from my dissertation & was able to get different perspective on group comm from discuss #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz A1: and now? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:24
@robinyap	@JeffreyKeefer Hey I get to join part of #adjunctchat today. A1 the students, the knowledge transfer, the aha moments	8/5/14 16:25
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Being flexible and open to exploring new topics is stimulating and fun. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:25
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Being flexible and open to exploring new topics is stimulating and fun. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:25
@LitProfSuz	A1) I like the more flexible schedule. Not expected to be an campus like FTT. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:25
@JeffreyKeefer	@robinyap Welcome to #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:25
@JeffreyKeefer	@robinyap Can you talk more about what you have in mind about knowledge transfer with students? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:26
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @lindathestar I love creating a new course.Sometimes difficult to convince dept head. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:26
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 There is a freedom in not having tenure I could be risking by being adventurous. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:26
@Comprof1	@robinyap @JeffreyKeefer Your aha moments or students? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:27
@JeffreyKeefer	Q1: What do you like about being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member? #AdjunctChat #ECRchat #phdchat #auscasuals	8/5/14 16:27
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer Well, I have more than enough experience for my CV, but I am expanding my repertoire #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:27
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Although if I had tenure I’d still want to be creative and pushing boundaries for best teaching #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:27
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz Building CVs can be engaging, but can you talk more about why or how you are trying to expand it? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:27
@Comprof1	@lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer Or trying new courses that maybe don’t fit a single dept. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:28
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Ahh, the risks of freedom! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:28
@JeffreyKeefer	Let’s proceed with Q2 #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:29
@JeffreyKeefer	Q2: What difference do you think your work and commitment makes? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:29
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer I’m not sure if as a casual I could introduce a new course. There is one I see a need for… #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:29
@Comprof1	@lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer Me too. Different type of risk. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:29
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar @Comprof1 Interesting how this seems to relate to the teaching vs. research dualism, if such a thing exists #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:30
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer Can’t say it is a plan,but I am frequently picking up new classes. I’m a generalist-can teach across disciplines #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:30
@JeffreyKeefer	@robinyap Remember to use the #AdjunctChat tag so everybody can see it!	8/5/14 16:30
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer The difference is purely for the students. Many say I’m the only one that knows their name. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:30
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar @Comprof1 Have you considered suggesting it? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:30
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Not paid for research or writing time as a casual 😦 #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:31
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer As a FTT, I might not get that opportunity to teach across areas. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:31
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 I should. You’ve inspired me now. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:31
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Many TT in dept have 100+ students and TA’s. Time only to get to know grad students #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:32
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz Yes, those FTT faculty are often too focused to be broad #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:32
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar @Comprof1 Excellent! Let us know how it goes!! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:33
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer I get great evaluations. I aim to develop good practitioners and encourage wide thinking. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:33
@Comprof1	@lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer Actually, new course always gives me a good excuse to do research (otherwise not paid for). #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:33
@JeffreyKeefer	A2: I think a difference I make with my students is I try to bridge the research / practice divide with my expertise in both #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:34
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Actually, Q2 is what makes me question continuing as adjunct. sometimes don’t feel there is any difference. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:34
@bgrassbluecrab	@Comprof1 @lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer generally not paid for class prep either, though #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:35
@JeffreyKeefer	@bgrassbluecrab @Comprof1 @lindathestar Yes, this is not something to do for the money, alas. That is another conversation! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:35
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Then again, lots of people do seem to get up and do their jobs every day without thinking about making a difference #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:36
@Comprof1	@bgrassbluecrab @lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer True (although sometimes if specialized may get higher pay), but good excuse.#AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:36
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 A2: I thrive on mission-driven organizations and cultures, so that is what gets me out of bed in the morning #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:37
@JeffreyKeefer	@bgrassbluecrab Welcome to #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:37
@Comprof1	@bgrassbluecrab @lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer I love research so if I need to research to teach a class, I don’t feel “stale” #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:37
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer The difference I make for students is as a teacher – adjunct or not does not matter #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:37
@AdjunctChat	Q2: What difference do you think your work and commitment makes? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:37
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Can you talk more about what you have in mind? A2 #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:38
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer Just got a compliment from FT colleague, my research/publishing is spurring other FT to do it. Shucks! #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:38
@kristine_tx	A2 Provides #practical experience to my #students while giving back to my profession. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:39
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer My passion for the topic, and connection to students is the same if adjunct or on contract #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:40
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer My passion for the topic, and connection to students is the same if adjunct or on contract #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:40
@robinyap	@JeffreyKeefer A2 Applicability of the theories since I’m a practitioner-academic. Sharing experiences is key #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:40
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer It’s an approach to teaching irrespective of conditions … tho’ as conditions worsen I give less😞 #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:42
@lindathestar	@JeffreyKeefer Thanks for including me today. Have to get up & go teach now. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:43
@Comprof1	Q2 #adjunctchat also like workg out solutions to problems students have or may have. I love they come back & say remember when. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:43
@Comprof1	RT @lindathestar: @JeffreyKeefer It’s an approach to teaching irrespective of conditions … tho’ as conditions worsen I give less😞 #Adjun…	8/5/14 16:43
@LitProfSuz	A2) As compared to my FTT advisor, I think I have more work/life balance. Less pressure, committees, campus time #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:44
@Comprof1	@lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer You need to. Also I think its important for students to understand ed system & how it works. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:44
@JeffreyKeefer	Q3: How do you reconcile this with the challenges being an adjunct faculty? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:45
@4KM	May I drop in late to #AdjunctChat?	8/5/14 16:46
@Comprof1	Q2 sometimes I have an impact on my colleagues getting them to see diff perspective that is less academic #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:46
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Can you clarify this? Reconcile what? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:47
@4KM	A1 May be repeating, but I like seeing the world through many lenses including scholar and practitioner #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:47
@Comprof1	RT @4KM: A1 May be repeating, but I like seeing the world through many lenses including scholar and practitioner #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:48
@4KM	@Comprof1 It may be an illusion, but I think I can see academic cultures better by virtue of being a partial outsider #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:48
@JeffreyKeefer	@4KM Of course; you are always welcome #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:49
@4KM	@JeffreyKeefer I can do administrative work, but prefer to spend more time immersed in the learning process #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:50
@4KM	@JeffreyKeefer Thanks Jeffrey #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:50
@4KM	Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:51
@Comprof1	RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:51
@robinyap	@Comprof1 Q2 Unfortunately with our differing schedules, I rarely see my #adjunct colleagues #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:51
@VCVaile	RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:52
@bgrassbluecrab	@4KM I was just thinking the same thing. It’s really hard to generalize. Adjuncting is usu. part of more complex package #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:52
@4KM	A3 Some adjuncts get pay comparable to full time faculty; some get a lot of respect; some aren’t 2nd class citizens #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:52
@Comprof1	@robinyap Any colleagues? I always went outside of dept. Also, i take advantage of training for network opportunities #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:53
@LitProfSuz	A3) I haven’t reconciled. Some days I’m delighted, other days frustrated. Try to focus on gratitude. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:53
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Just when I have problem class or problem w/ dept. something comes up to offset it (i.e. research opp) #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:55
@4KM	A3 I have met tenured faculty who are miserable. A bit like the kid who becomes a lawyer because his father wanted him to #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:55
@4KM	A3 I have met tenured faculty who are miserable. A bit like the kid who becomes a lawyer because his father wanted him to #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:55
@YourDailyArt	@JeffreyKeefer I like not being obligated to do extra work or committees but also waiting for 1st pay makes for a long summer. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:55
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz my adjunct experience has made me very marketable to diff depts as adjunct but not for TT 😦 #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:56
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 Wonder sometimes if FT in one place might be easier. Get more respect. Have an affiliation etc. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:57
@4KM	Humans jump to conclusions when marginalized. Because I’m [fill in blank with woman or young or old or adjunct…] #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:57
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz But that is currently difficult to find. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:58
@Comprof1	RT @4KM: Humans jump to conclusions when marginalized. Because I’m [fill in blank with woman or young or old or adjunct…] #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 16:59
@bgrassbluecrab	.@4KM that’s true, but i think it’s a fair generalization to say that adjunct is a marginalized title these days #adjunctchat	8/5/14 16:59
@Comprof1	@4KM how do you change this? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:00
@VCVaile	RT @Comprof1: Q2 #adjunctchat also like workg out solutions to problems students have or may have. I love they come back & say remember whe…	8/5/14 17:00
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q3: How do you reconcile this with the challenges being an adjunct faculty? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:00
@JeffreyKeefer	We are coming to the end of today’s #AdjunctChat with lots of food for thought.	8/5/14 17:00
@JeffreyKeefer	As a result of today’s #AdjunctChat on What do you LIKE about adjuncting, what next steps do you have?	8/5/14 17:01
@VCVaile	RT @lindathestar: @JeffreyKeefer The difference I make for students is as a teacher – adjunct or not does not matter #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:01
@VCVaile	RT @Comprof1: @lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer You need to. Also I think its important for students to understand ed system & how it works. #Ad…	8/5/14 17:01
@JeffreyKeefer	Better yet, as a result of today’s #AdjunctChat, what if anything did you learn?	8/5/14 17:01
@4KM	I’m a bit distanced @bgrassbluecrab That term isn’t used where I work; adjunct friends give diverse perspectives on respect #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:02
@VCVaile	@4KM @Comprof1 Edward Said said the same about viewing any culture #adjunctchat	8/5/14 17:02
@vhfscott	RT @Comprof1: @lindathestar @JeffreyKeefer You need to. Also I think its important for students to understand ed system & how it works. #Ad…	8/5/14 17:03
@4KM	No big changes for next steps. Plan to shift to thesis supervision for a while after course design/delivery completed #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:03
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer There are some advantages to being an adjunct & good reasons for people to choose this status. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:03
@VCVaile	RT @4KM: Humans jump to conclusions when marginalized. Because I’m [fill in blank with woman or young or old or adjunct…] #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:04
@bgrassbluecrab	terminology is an interesting aspect @4KM like ‘adjunct’ versus ‘visiting’ or other functional adjuncts #adjunctchat	8/5/14 17:04
@4KM	Yes, I recall that. RT @VCVaile: @4KM @Comprof1 Edward Said said the same about viewing any culture #adjunctchat	8/5/14 17:04
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I think it’s important to distinguish between those that choose adjuncting and those who are forced into it #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Sorry; Q2 was about linking #adjunct work and commitment with making a difference; some may be at odds with this #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:05
@4KM	If the university values applied scholarship, adjuncts can be the stars. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	@4KM Glad you were able to join #AdjunctChat today	8/5/14 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: A1 May be repeating, but I like seeing the world through many lenses including scholar and practitioner #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:05
@LitProfSuz	@4KM I’m editing dissertations this semester. I’m excited about this new job. #adjunctchat	8/5/14 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:05
@AdjunctChat	RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:05
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer that I regret missing as much #adjunctchat as I did…better some than none though	8/5/14 17:05
@4KM	@VCVaile You almost automatically become an ethnographer as an adjunct! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:06
@Comprof1	RT @4KM: If the university values applied scholarship, adjuncts can be the stars. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@4KM This is one of the reasons it seemed today’s #AdjunctChat was during #cocalXI; diversity of voices under the same umbrella #altCOCAL	8/5/14 17:06
@LitProfSuz	RT @AdjunctChat: RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:07
@VCVaile	RT @4KM: @VCVaile You almost automatically become an ethnographer as an adjunct! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:07
@4KM	@JeffreyKeefer Thank you Jeffrey. It was about time. #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:07
@JeffreyKeefer	@robinyap @Comprof1 You are not alone in this; many of us adjuncts teach and work alone. More of a reason I need #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:07
@fabianbanga	reading #adjunctchat / sorry i was not able to participate today. however, reading the conversation(s).	8/5/14 17:07
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @4KM Is this through uni or private (consulting) work? #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:07
@JeffreyKeefer	@bgrassbluecrab @4KM There is a great diversity in adjunct experiences, this is why it is so valuable to have dialogue #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:08
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: A3 Some adjuncts get pay comparable to full time faculty; some get a lot of respect; some aren’t 2nd class citizens #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:08
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: A3 Some adjuncts get pay comparable to full time faculty; some get a lot of respect; some aren’t 2nd class citizens #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:08
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz I agree; trying to have a positive outlook helps us rise to the occassion #AdjunctChat A3	8/5/14 17:09
@SponchPhD	RT @bgrassbluecrab: terminology is an interesting aspect @4KM like ‘adjunct’ versus ‘visiting’ or other functional adjuncts #adjunctchat	8/5/14 17:09
@VCVaile	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @bgrassbluecrab @4KM There is a great diversity in adjunct experiences, this is why it is so valuable to have dialogue #…	8/5/14 17:09
@JeffreyKeefer	@YourDailyArt That sounds a challenge. I have always worked FT, so hard not to think in that way #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:09
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: Humans jump to conclusions when marginalized. Because I’m [fill in blank with woman or young or old or adjunct…] #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:10
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @4KM: Humans jump to conclusions when marginalized. Because I’m [fill in blank with woman or young or old or adjunct…] #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:10
@JeffreyKeefer	The next #AdjunctChat will be Tue Aug 19 “Innovative ways to include collective adjunct voice in nat’l HigherEd conversation” by @gusreview	8/5/14 17:10
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga You can always add your voice whenever moved! #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:11
@JeffreyKeefer	Thanks for an engaging #AdjunctChat everybody; more replies later.	8/5/14 17:11
@VCVaile	@LitProfSuz an #adjunct Gratitude Project? http://t.co/rXUTRCGqf5 #adjunctchat why not?	8/5/14 17:11
@AddieJunct	RT @4KM: Every time I join one of these chats I’m reminded there are 52 flavors of adjunct #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:11
@JeffreyKeefer	If you were unable to join today’s #AdjunctChat just review the tag and reply. The tag is always open! #cocalXI #altCOCAL #ECRchat #ProfChat	8/5/14 17:13
@deborahbrian	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @deborahbrian @IshaiBarnoy @Charlesknight What do you LIKE about adjuncting? is today’s #AdjunctChat http://t.co/CEwt1Ns…	8/5/14 17:16
@4KM	@bgrassbluecrab Yes, and then the added layers of whether the terminology is commonly understood and espoused vs. enacted #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:17
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer ❤ “The #adjunctchat tag is always open!”	8/5/14 17:17
@PrecariousFac	RT @JeffreyKeefer: If you were unable to join today’s #AdjunctChat just review the tag and reply. The tag is always open! #cocalXI #altCOCA…	8/5/14 17:18
@PrecariousFac	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @4KM This is one of the reasons it seemed today’s #AdjunctChat was during #cocalXI; diversity of voices under the same u…	8/5/14 17:18
@VanessaVaile	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @4KM This is one of the reasons it seemed today’s #AdjunctChat was during #cocalXI; diversity of voices under the same u…	8/5/14 17:18
@VCVaile	@LitProfSuz oops meant this link, http://t.co/vmdsf2p92g for #Adjunct Gratitude Project #AdjunctChat	8/5/14 17:23

#AdjunctChat Aug 5 ~ What do you LIKE about adjuncting? (@JeffreyKeefer)

The topic for the #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, August 5 at 4:00pm EDT is:

What do you LIKE about adjuncting?

Let’s be honest–being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member in higher education is without its challenges. This is part of the theme (and need) of the COCAL XI Conference in New York City taking place this week. Not to minimize these, there surely must be something that those who engage in part-time, temporary instruction LIKE about their work? That is the focus of this #AdjunctChat.

The chat will be led and facilitated by @JeffreyKeefer.

Our discussion will focus on these questions:

Q1: What do you like about being an adjunct, contingent, or sessional faculty member? #AdjunctChat

Q2: What difference do you think your work and commitment makes? #AdjunctChat

Q3: How do you reconcile this with the challenges being an adjunct faculty? #AdjunctChat

All adjunct, contingent, part-time, visiting, casual, and non-tenure track instructors, along with their allies and friends in higher education, are welcome to #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, August 5, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT.

Even if you do not readily fit into the above, #AdjunctChat is open to all! The more perspectives, the better we all learn with and from one another.

Can’t make it during the live 1-hour chat?
Post any time during the day about it
to add to and engage with the conversation.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather have an interest in something related to adjunct experiences with a desire to facilitate a live Twitter chat. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

#AdjunctChat Topic June 24 ~ Considerations for a Global #AdjunctChat Day (with @jeffreykeefer)

The topic for the #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00pm EDT is:

Considerations for a Global #AdjunctChat Day

Some of you may recall a recent #AdjunctChat we had the explored the experiences of adjunct, part-time, contingent, precarious, faculty in higher education –
Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education. A number of us who chatted that day have remained in touch and shared ideas for expanding this.

How about a day-long #AdjunctChat, making it easier for people in various timezones to participate?

Seems a good idea, though like many things worth doing it requires lots of discussion for shared terms, scheduling, logistics, topics, and the like.

With this as the backdrop, let’s spend today’s time together discussing some issues that may be related to a different style of #AdjunctChat. Here are a few potential starters that our facilitator @jeffreykeefer will use:

Q1: What are your thoughts about trying a day-long #AdjunctChat?

Q2: What would be some of the benefits of this form of #AdjunctChat?

Q3: What are some of the hurdles we may need to address? #AdjunctChat

Q4: What are some potential topics with a global reach? #AdjunctChat

Q5: What tag(s) can we use that may be global in scope? #AdjunctChat

All adjunct, contingent, part-time, visiting, and non-tenure track instructors, along with their allies, in higher education are welcome to #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, June 24, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT. Even if you do not readily fit into the above, #AdjunctChat is open to all! The more perspectives, the better we all learn with and from one another.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather have an interest in something related to adjunct experiences with a desire to facilitate a live Twitter chat. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

Transcript from #AdjunctChat 5/20/14 (with @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca @JeffreyKeefer)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 5/20/14 that was facilitated by @KateMfD, @unicasual, @Acahacker, @UCUAnti_Cas , @CAPAWca, and @JeffreyKeefer. @JeffreyKeefer.

The topic was:  “Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education”

All are welcome to our next #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, May 27 (4:00pm EDT) – “LinkedIn for Adjuncts” led by Melissa Venable @melissa_venable.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather somebody with an interest in something related to adjunct experiences who has a desire to facilitate a discussion. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

From User	Text	Time
@JeffreyKeefer	About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education http://t.co/Fcnq7vs6nH	5/20/14 17:00
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education http:/…	5/20/14 17:00
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education…	5/20/14 17:01
@unicasual	RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education http:/…	5/20/14 17:01
@JeffreyKeefer	Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:01
@Comprof1	RT @AdjunctChat: RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher…	5/20/14 17:01
@UCUAnti_Cas	#AdjunctChat has started. Here’s what we’re taking about – global experiences of casualisation http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt	5/20/14 17:01
@fabianbanga	@JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD, is australia ready for #adjunctchat ?	5/20/14 17:01
@Acahacker	RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education http:/…	5/20/14 17:02
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I’m done with grading so I can now rejoin society! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:02
@JeffreyKeefer	Today we have a global #AdjunctChat, one that will be co-facilitated by people in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US…	5/20/14 17:02
@KateMfD	@fabianbanga @JeffreyKeefer The sun is up on the east coast, we’re ready. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:02
@uniacademic	#AdjunctChat a little late here from Australia	5/20/14 17:02
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today we have a global #AdjunctChat, one that will be co-facilitated by people in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US.…	5/20/14 17:02
@KateMfD	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: #AdjunctChat has started. Here’s what we’re taking about – global experiences of casualisation http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt	5/20/14 17:03
@UCUAnti_Cas	#Casualised in #HE? Join in the global discussion http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:03
@JeffreyKeefer	Today’s #AdjunctChat will be facilitated by @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca and me!	5/20/14 17:03
@unicasual	@fabianbanga @JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD pleasure to join you today #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:03
@CAPAWca	We’re ready up north! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:03
@fabianbanga	@uniacademic Hi from Berkeley! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:03
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today’s #AdjunctChat will be facilitated by @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca and me!	5/20/14 17:03
@Comprof1	@KateMfD @fabianbanga @JeffreyKeefer Lol, and still up on the east coast US! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:03
@JeffreyKeefer	How about if we start with a little about each person! Who is here joining us for #AdjunctChat today?	5/20/14 17:04
@MahmoonaShah	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: #Casualised in #HE? Join in the global discussion http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:04
@unicasual	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: #Casualised in #HE? Join in the global discussion http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:04
@GKBhambra	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: #Casualised in #HE? Join in the global discussion http://t.co/GEhV9K7ljt #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@uniacademic Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:04
@Comprof1	@CAPAWca Canada? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:04
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer wil lead the question transitions but we’re all here @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:04
@VCVaile	Vanessa, Mountainair NM…not late by much for a change #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:05
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I’m teach communication in albany, NY USA #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:05
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 Absolutely! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	Let’s see a bit more about everybody, shall we? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:06
@deborahbrian	Morning all, Deb here in Australia, currently #altac, formerly adjunct (casual academic) – will be in and out, on way to work #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@VCVaile Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:06
@deborahbrian	RT @AdjunctChat: RT @JeffreyKeefer: About to begin #AdjunctChat at 5:00pm EDT. The topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher…	5/20/14 17:06
@deborahbrian	RT @Comprof1: Join us for #adjunctchat in 5 minutes Global adjuncts/Pt instructors/casuals/temporary instructors/contingents #acwri #phdcha…	5/20/14 17:06
@VCVaile	A1: location US; institution: N/A #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@CAPAWca Nice to see you! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD Nice to see you! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:06
@Acahacker	Hi from Sydney in Australia! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:06
@CAPAWca	I teach in Ontario, Canada at what the US wd call a R1 university #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@deborahbrian Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:07
@JeffreyKeefer	@UCUAnti_Cas Nice to see you! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:07
@uniacademic	#AdjunctChat education management and workforce researcher from sunny Queensland Australia	5/20/14 17:07
@JeffreyKeefer	@Acahacker Nice to see you! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:07
@Acahacker	A1 – At the moment, I don’t teach at all but am a researcher in a university in Sydney #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:07
@unicasual	#NTEU is national union representing all staff in Australia #highered #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:07
@KateMfD	A1: location, Wollongong Australia. co-host with @acahacker of CASA: http://t.co/kYsDcVX9Vh #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:08
@AdjunctChat	Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:08
@AdjunctChat	Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:08
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer A1 I currently teach at Lrg Public Research uni, but have also taught at lg online public uni and small catholic #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:08
@JeffreyKeefer	Please answer each Q with an A . . . so answer Q1 with A1. Also, don’t forget to tag each reply with #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:08
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian Hi Deb / Fabian from Berkeley, CA #Adjunctchat #altac	5/20/14 17:08
@Comprof1	@CAPAWca So maybe not so north of me? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:09
@JeffreyKeefer	@unicasual Wow, all staff? Many member? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:09
@CL_Moore	RT @KateMfD: A1: location, Wollongong Australia. co-host with @acahacker of CASA: http://t.co/kYsDcVX9Vh #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:09
@Acahacker	@uniacademic Great to see you here #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:09
@NTEUNational	Joining you from Adelaide ^J Rea #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:09
@JeffreyKeefer	@Acahacker What is your area of research? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:09
@Comprof1	@CAPAWca Is it private or public uni? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:09
@uniacademic	#AdjunctChat also teach research and management at a number of unis I specialise in distance ed	5/20/14 17:09
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 I always wished I would have studied more communication #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:09
@fabianbanga	A1: I teach @berkeleycc / I am a TT / chair of my department and DE coordinator #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:10
@fabianbanga	A1: I teach @berkeleycc / I am a TT / chair of my department and DE coordinator #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:10
@CAPAWca	A1: Canada, R1 University. Currently “between contracts” #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:10
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga I have been to San Francisco, but never Berkeley (or at least not there physically!) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:10
@connectedtchr	@JeffreyKeefer … apologies, I can’t make it either. Early morning here and coincides with arrival at work. Hope chat goes well #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:10
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 A public uni (thankfully!) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:10
@deborahbrian	A1. Australia, Group-of-Eight (Go8, “sandstone”) university, i.e. premier, research-intensive institution. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:10
@unicasual	@JeffreyKeefer about 27,000 staff – union density above Oz average #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:10
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @unicasual Are staff & faculty the same? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:11
@JeffreyKeefer	@connectedtchr We look forward to your replies to the #AdjunctChat tagged responses later!	5/20/14 17:11
@fabianbanga	@JeffreyKeefer but yes virtually : ) #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:11
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q1 University and further education professionals – post 16. Covers adult & community education, and prisons. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:11
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Please answer each Q with an A . . . so answer Q1 with A1. Also, don’t forget to tag each reply with #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:11
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:12
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer Good question. I’m a human geographer but as casual researcher, am currently involved in bits and pieces #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:12
@fabianbanga	@Acahacker r you an Adjunct or TT researcher? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:12
@lindathestar	Good morning #AdjunctChat from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia	5/20/14 17:12
@JeffreyKeefer	@connectedtchr Look forward to your replies to the #AdjunctChat tagged responses later!	5/20/14 17:12
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer That was me last week. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:12
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga Hi Fabian – first time I’ve actually made it to #adjunctchat on time, I think!	5/20/14 17:12
@KateMfD	A1: Australia has its own slightly weird internal divisions between university types. See @deborahbrian “G08”. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:13
@JeffreyKeefer	@Acahacker OK, here is your challenge — can you explain human geography to a newbie in a single Tweet? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:13
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer WHS/ OHS, not for profit and corporate governance. And co-hosting CASA w/ @KateMfD #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:13
@lindathestar	I teach at a rural campus of a uni in two schools, Education and Health Sciences #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:13
@deborahbrian	@KateMfD definitely weird 😉 #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:13
@unicasual	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer we cover all academic and general/professional staff. #NTEU brought together 5 uni unions in 1993. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:13
@KateMfD	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Didn’t know that covered prisons too — is that the case in Australia, @NTEUNational? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:13
@JeffreyKeefer	@deborahbrian Good thing online communities and chats are forgiving of “time” !! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:14
@fabianbanga	@lindathestar hi Australia, welcome to #adjunctchat / Fabian from Berkeley, CA, USA	5/20/14 17:14
@Comprof1	@Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer #adjunctchat I actually cross disciplines & taught in comm, global studies, marketg/mgmt, & edtech #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:14
@fabianbanga	@KateMfD @deborahbrian tell us more! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:14
@AdjunctChat	Our #AdjunctChat Topic is Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education http://t.co/sjdmM0clbV — all are welcome!	5/20/14 17:14
@JeffreyKeefer	If you are just joining us, we are finishing Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:15
@Acahacker	@fabianbanga Casual (adjunct) reseacher here – paid, hired and fired by the hour. But ++ hours than casual (adjunct) teaching #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:15
@JeffreyKeefer	Join in any time! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:15
@deborahbrian	@JeffreyKeefer True – and I enjoy catching up afterwards, even if I can’t make it to #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:15
@JeffreyKeefer	Q2 What terms are used to describe instructors who are not employed on an ongoing basis? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:15
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: @Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer we cover all academic and general/professional staff. #NTEU brought together 5 uni unions in 1993. …	5/20/14 17:15
@Comprof1	@lindathestar Good point. I teach in small city but most students are from NYCity area. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:15
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer Is teaching across disciplines common for US adjuncts? #AdjunctChat?	5/20/14 17:15
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 That’s part of our disciplinary “flexibility” – we teach across disciplines sometimes to survive #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:15
@NTEUNational	@KateMfD @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer no but we cover adult and community ed some TAFEs and research institutes #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:16
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer Challenge accepted! Human geographers look at people’s relationships with space & place. How people shape place #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:16
@fabianbanga	RT @Acahacker: @fabianbanga Casual (adjunct) reseacher here – paid, hired and fired by the hour. But ++ hours than casual (adjunct) teachin…	5/20/14 17:16
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer ..and how place shapes people. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:17
@Comprof1	@lindathestar My son goes to Penn state (40,000) which IS the town in the middle of nowhere. #adjunctchat He has a very diff experience.	5/20/14 17:17
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @NTEUNational: @KateMfD @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer no but we cover adult and community ed some TAFEs and research institutes #adjunctch…	5/20/14 17:17
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @NTEUNational: @KateMfD @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer no but we cover adult and community ed some TAFEs and research institutes #adjunctch…	5/20/14 17:17
@fabianbanga	@Acahacker I see, so the same issue.#adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:17
@JeffreyKeefer	@NTEUNational Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:17
@KateMfD	RT @CAPAWca: @Comprof1 That’s part of our disciplinary “flexibility” – we teach across disciplines sometimes to survive #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:17
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian glad you are here! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:17
@JeffreyKeefer	@lindathestar Welcome to #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:18
@deborahbrian	A2 in Australia, we’re called “casual academics” or “sessional academics” or just “casuals” within #highered context #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:18
@unicasual	@Comprof1 I’m curious about thatt too @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:18
@Comprof1	@KateMfD @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer It is in my experience. I was “internationalist” and “language” so in many depts. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:18
@Acahacker	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer Cross-disciplinarian here too! You have to be I think, esp if working as a sessional (another term!) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:18
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer Here we use “sessional” academics and, very commonly, “casuals”. “Adjuncts” refers to something else. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:18
@fabianbanga	@NTEUNational welcome to #adjunctchat @KateMfD @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:18
@VCVaile	the smaller the campus, the more likely we’ll teach more areas, like good garden mules ~ ride, drive, plow, snake logs #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:18
@Comprof1	@KateMfD @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer Also helps to piece together enough work. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:18
@uniacademic	#AdjunctChat Q2 sessional, casual, temporary, precarious workers, disposable academics, ” the staff downstairs”	5/20/14 17:18
@Acahacker	@fabianbanga Absolutely. I love teaching but Money Talks #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:19
@JeffreyKeefer	A2 In the US, part-time instructors in higher education are usually called adjuncts #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:19
@VCVaile	what term is best understood globally? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:19
@CAPAWca	A2; nomenclature differs by institution and collective agreement 1/2 #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:19
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga in Australia, there are a small number of old, sandstone universities, and a larger number of new uni’s > #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:19
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 Most of my students are from rural places & many refer rural city not capital city for uni. Lowish entry score #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:20
@CAPAWca	A2: some places part-time, sessional, and in Quebec charge(e)s de cours #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:20
@Acahacker	@Comprof1 @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Yes, we’re always talking here bout our talents piecing together lil bits of contracts. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:20
@JeffreyKeefer	A2 PT faculty in HE can also be part-time or sessional or even Visiting Faculty #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:20
@CAPAWca	#AdjunctChat (in Canada, we don’t use the term adjunct commonly)	5/20/14 17:20
@KateMfD	Q2. Here “adjunct” refers often to a professional (e.g. doctor, lawyer) who also has an honorary teaching position #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:20
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @VCVaile: what term is best understood globally? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:20
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga < including some former institutes of technology and colleges of advanced education. > #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:21
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @CAPAWca: A2: some places part-time, sessional, and in Quebec charge(e)s de cours #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:21
@fabianbanga	@KateMfD in some area, you need an FSA in the subject (no 4 private univ/colleges) #adjunctchat @Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:21
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @KateMfD: Q2. Here “adjunct” refers often to a professional (e.g. doctor, lawyer) who also has an honorary teaching position #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:21
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q2 – a confusing array of terms – part time, hourly paid, fixed term, zero hours, sessional, even consultant! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:21
@Comprof1	@deborahbrian I have been “instructor” “adjunct” “term instructor” “visiting professor””lecturer” (I know last is unique to US) #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:21
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 Not all courses have low entry req; some highly competitive. Makes common Heath Sci 1st yr complex to teach #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:21
@VCVaile	@KateMfD like Dozent in Germany #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:21
@unicasual	@CAPAWca interesting. employment conditions vary much across nomenclature? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:21
@Acahacker	@Comprof1 @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer I feel extremely lucky to be based in a discipline that really fits into so many others #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:21
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga < not very different in function, but older ones more research-focused, more prestigious > #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:22
@CAPAWca	#AdjunctChat as #badmin thrives on dividing us, perhaps arriving at a common term would be a way to promote definitional solidarity…	5/20/14 17:22
@KateMfD	@VCVaile Adjunct really doesn’t mean the same here, but to connect to you all we have to work with/around it. #AdjunctChat.	5/20/14 17:22
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q2 A ….also #casualised, #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:22
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian the separation here is between private and public / big differences @KateMfD #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:22
@JeffreyKeefer	Q2 I did my PhD in the UK and interviewed doct cand around the world, as such I learned different terms for the “same” thing! #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:22
@uniacademic	Can’t think of any other profession where workers are commonly tagged by employment status? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:23
@KateMfD	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Do you use “fractional”? What does that mean? #AdjunctChat Q2	5/20/14 17:23
@unicasual	@fabianbanga what’s an FSA? #adjunctchat @KateMfD @Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:23
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A2 In the US, part-time instructors in higher education are usually called adjuncts #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:23
@Comprof1	@lindathestar Some semesters I have lrg # students from rural NY (mountains/central) & very diff dynamic. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:23
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A2 PT faculty in HE can also be part-time or sessional or even Visiting Faculty #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:23
@CAPAWca	@unicasual #AdjunctChat Not really if we are speaking of per-course pay. But nomenclature can conceal labour divisions	5/20/14 17:23
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @VCVaile I know what you mean; sometimes finding something that most can make work helps with community & networking #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:23
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @VCVaile I know what you mean; sometimes finding something that most can make work helps with community & networking #AdjunctChat!	5/20/14 17:23
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga < whereas newer ones tend to be more teaching-focused, flexible, accessible, and serve regional centres. #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:24
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian do you have community colleges? 2 years institutions for transfer and vocational? #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:24
@KateMfD	@CAPAWca I don’t think we’ve yet really seen the #badmin discussion here. Interesting. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @UCUAnti_Cas We do not usually use the term “fractional” in the US #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:24
@uniacademic	Prob better to describe what it is not TT #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @CAPAWca Spirits of John Dewey, save us! 😉 #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:24
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @CAPAWca Spirits of John Dewey, save us! 😉 #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:24
@fabianbanga	@unicasual Faculty Service Areas (FSA) approved by the Faculty Senate #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:25
@Comprof1	@deborahbrian A2 Titles have changed over the yrs. Also differs by institution instructor is non-phd Lecturer is Phd at our uni #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:25
@KateMfD	@uniacademic That’s a huge point: the designation is already (always) about what’s limited. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:25
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga not really, but we have intermediate level (TAFE) focused on vocational training with some pathways to uni #adjunctchat KateMfD	5/20/14 17:25
@unicasual	@CAPAWca righto #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:25
@JeffreyKeefer	While we are about to move on, feel free to continue discussing Q1 or Q2 as you join in! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:25
@UCUAnti_Cas	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Yes, but this usually refers to secure work – e.g. 0.5, 0.8 of a full time, secure contract #adjunctchat. Q2 A	5/20/14 17:25
@Acahacker	Q2 In Australia we refer to casuals, sessionals. Not adjuncts tho’- for us, refer to retired profs return’g to teach undergrad #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:25
@Comprof1	@deborahbrian A2 Also, difference between TA (teaching assistant) and adjunct in US. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:26
@JeffreyKeefer	Any other terms for part-time instructors or faculty? A2 #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:26
@CAPAWca	#AdjunctChat sometimes term can be misleading. Some contract staff hired for just a course, others for years.	5/20/14 17:26
@KateMfD	@fabianbanga @deborahbrian Ask us in two years’ time. Our government is keen on US models. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:26
@JeffreyKeefer	Q3 How common is #Adjunctivism, or reliance on outsourcing to part-time instructors, where you are? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:26
@Acahacker	@CAPAWca @unicasual Pay per course isn’t as common here. But it does happen. And when it does> much worse off. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:27
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian @deborahbrian Interesting! Definitely a national history and politic connection with this reality #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:27
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer A3 This is the common sense question, and it’s really hard to answer because of the way we count. @unicasual? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:28
@CAPAWca	A3: Not as bad as US (yet) abt 50% of all u/g courses. We have good unionization rate #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:28
@deborahbrian	@Comprof1 yes, difference here is between casual academic (lecturer and course coordinator) and tutor (also casual role) #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:28
@Acahacker	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Zero hours? sounds ominous! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:28
@fabianbanga	@KateMfD @deborahbrian Hope they do not copy the neoliberalisation of #HigherEd we see here. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:29
@Comprof1	@uniacademic In US, most services have “contract laborers”, “temps”, “FT permanent”, Fixed term contracts #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:29
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga @KateMfD watch this space 😦 #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:29
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer A3 I have listened to university leaders saying we have very little casualisation. #AdjunctChat #smokeandmirrors	5/20/14 17:29
@CAPAWca	@Acahacker It just adds to our precarity. We become “detachable” scholars #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:29
@lindathestar	A3 #AdjunctChat We have frustrating mix of policy/funding that limits casuals, & courses that need more staff than available	5/20/14 17:29
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Acahacker: @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Zero hours? sounds ominous! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:29
@JeffreyKeefer	We are in the middle of a globally-focused #AdjunctChat right now; all are welcome http://t.co/Fcnq7vs6nH #phdchat #ECRchat #AltAc #WithaPhD	5/20/14 17:30
@Acahacker	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer @unicasual Yes, and what levels we count at. E.g at university levels, numbers are stable (high)> #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:30
@KateMfD	@CAPAWca Who collects your national data? #adjunctchat @NTEUNational	5/20/14 17:30
@CAPAWca	@lindathestar We should ban the word “casual” – nothing casual abt our working conditions! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:30
@UCUAnti_Cas	@Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer Yes – it means ‘contract’ that does not guarantee a minimum number of hours. Becoming prolific in UK #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:30
@lindathestar	A3 #AdjunctChat I was offered work, agreed, had it withdrawn, then reinstated this semester.	5/20/14 17:31
@unicasual	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Govt publishes casual staff data by full time equivalence not headcount in Oz. No accurtae numbers. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:31
@rebeccagoodway	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer The bulk of teaching is done by casuals I’m p sure? I have always called it casual, not sessional #Adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:31
@Acahacker	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer @unicasual But at department or school level, numbers shifting from week to week sometimes. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:31
@CAPAWca	@KateMfD It never was – just for FT. And now tory govt slashed our stats body. Is there good collection where you are? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:31
@NTEUNational	RT @unicasual: @CAPAWca interesting. employment conditions vary much across nomenclature? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:31
@fabianbanga	@unicasual Well, yes. You see academic gov in public institutions. @KateMfD @Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:31
@NTEUNational	RT @unicasual: @Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer we cover all academic and general/professional staff. #NTEU brought together 5 uni unions in 1993. …	5/20/14 17:31
@CAPAWca	Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:32
@NTEUNational	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Today we have a global #AdjunctChat, one that will be co-facilitated by people in Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US.…	5/20/14 17:32
@rebeccagoodway	@CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never included #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:32
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer A3 At my uni, with TA union, transition now towards TA & limit of adjuncts. Also because of benefits #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:32
@UCUAnti_Cas	@Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer A member recently told us employer decided to act on zero hours clause in contract, 6 years later! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:32
@NTEUNational	RT @rebeccagoodway: @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer The bulk of teaching is done by casuals I’m p sure? I have always called it casual, not session…	5/20/14 17:32
@NTEUNational	RT @unicasual: @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Govt publishes casual staff data by full time equivalence not headcount in Oz. No accurtae numbers. …	5/20/14 17:32
@Acahacker	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer @unicasual And also *when* we count. Here it’s always on 31st March. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:32
@CAPAWca	RT @rebeccagoodway: @CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never inc…	5/20/14 17:32
@deborahbrian	@Acahacker @CAPAWca @unicasual must vary, per course has been most common here and hard to negotiate anything more #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:32
@NTEUNational	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:32
@NTEUNational	RT @rebeccagoodway: @CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never inc…	5/20/14 17:33
@unicasual	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer academic Robyn May says over 70,000 based on superannuation figures #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:33
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer TA’s have ambivilant status so healthcare may not be needed. #adjunctchat TA’s are students & instructors.	5/20/14 17:33
@UCUAnti_Cas	@Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer 800 others are on the same type of contract. They could be sacked at employer’s whim. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:33
@KateMfD	@CAPAWca Institutions collect and report data, @NTEUNational also collects, and individual researchers collect. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:33
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: We are in the middle of a globally-focused #AdjunctChat right now; all are welcome http://t.co/Fcnq7vs6nH #phdchat #ECRc…	5/20/14 17:33
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q3 How common is #Adjunctivism, or reliance on outsourcing to part-time instructors, where you are? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:33
@katiedigc	RT @rebeccagoodway: @CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never inc…	5/20/14 17:33
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian it is a global issue @KateMfD #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:33
@KateMfD	@CAPAWca Surprisingly hard to get a clear answer from all this. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:33
@uniacademic	@rebeccagoodway @katemfd @jeffreykeefer agree, use casual as the term. Sessional as word I think covers the truth #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:33
@JeffreyKeefer	@UCUAnti_Cas @Acahacker Unbelieveable #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@Comprof1	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@fabianbanga	@deborahbrian So you know I am Argentinean so we know a lot about this problem #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:34
@lindathestar	@rebeccagoodway @CAPAWca The meanest thing I’ve experienced was casual staff specifically excluded from Xmas drinks to save$ #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@JeffreyKeefer	@uniacademic Welcome to #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@adjunctforlife	What would it look like to organize a nationwide adjunct strike? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:34
@KateMfD	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer For us the issue’s also where the casual teaching is happening: first year especially. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q3 A Very prevalent. As you can see from this survey UCU carried out http://t.co/tZ2F735BM6 #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:34
@JeffreyKeefer	@rebeccagoodway Welcome to #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:34
@NTEUNational	A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat #auspol #auscasuals	5/20/14 17:34
@lindathestar	@rebeccagoodway @CAPAWca I went anyway, not realising casuals were not invited #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer @UCUAnti_Cas Ah. Yep. Awful #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@JeffreyKeefer	A3 I get that sense that, globally, higher education is increasingly relying on outsourcing to part-time instructors #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@NTEUNational	A3 Rea: 80 per cent teaching only academics are casually employed and 80 per cent of researchers on contracts in 2012. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@CAPAWca	@KateMfD Neoliberal unis will claim they can’t keep track of us b/c of high turnover. Sometimes need file freedom of info rqst #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@Comprof1	@CAPAWca @KateMfD Our uni has yet to give the union definite # of adjuncts. Each dept handles it w/ dept budget #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:35
@KateMfD	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@KateMfD	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@deborahbrian	@lindathestar my casual appointments often last-minute, preparing or developing course as you teach, under-compensated #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:35
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer …Q3 A 68% of researchers, and 30% of teaching staff in further education colleges http://t.co/SYAyazrhVc #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:35
@Acahacker	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer In our Enterprise Agreement, there is just this one clause… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:35
@Comprof1	RT @KateMfD: @rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer For us the issue’s also where the casual teaching is happening: first year especially. #Adjunct…	5/20/14 17:36
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Acahacker: @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer In our Enterprise Agreement, there is just this one clause… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:36
@effectsofNAPLAN	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat #auspol…	5/20/14 17:36
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat…	5/20/14 17:36
@unicasual	@rebeccagoodway well over 50% undergrad teaching by #auscasuals from all estimates @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:36
@AdjunctChat	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat…	5/20/14 17:36
@Acahacker	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer … ‘ A casual staff member will have no expectation of continuing work’. That says it all really #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:36
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: 80 per cent teaching only academics are casually employed and 80 per cent of researchers on contracts in 2012. #A…	5/20/14 17:36
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat #auspol…	5/20/14 17:36
@KateMfD	A3: the question of how many casuals is very sensitive in relation to marketing, students etc. Hard not to suspect obfuscation. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:36
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @KateMfD: @rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer For us the issue’s also where the casual teaching is happening: first year especially. #Adjunct…	5/20/14 17:37
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 We have to pry open black box! Is it b/c truth would challenge “image” of dept/uni? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@KateMfD	RT @JeffreyKeefer: RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #…	5/20/14 17:37
@JeffreyKeefer	So, we are called by different names and there are more of us than ever before, at least that seems the #AdjunctChat trend to me.	5/20/14 17:37
@deborahbrian	@fabianbanga been there, done that, got the t-shirt? #adjunctchat @KateMfD	5/20/14 17:37
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @rebeccagoodway: @CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never inc…	5/20/14 17:37
@Comprof1	@adjunctforlife It is illegal for public employees to strike in New York state. Trade off is keep existing contract. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:37
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@JeffreyKeefer	Given this, now what? On to Q4! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@unicasual	@CAPAWca A3 shameful, we heard about this. our dept just refuses to get unis to collect this data @KateMfD #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:37
@JeffreyKeefer	Q4 What strategies have adjuncts and casuals taken at your institution to improve employment conditions? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Govt publishes casual staff data by full time equivalence not headcount in Oz. No accurtae numbers. …	5/20/14 17:37
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual This lack of consistency across the Australian sector as to specificities of cas emp… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual This lack of consistency across the Australian sector as to specificities of cas emp… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual This lack of consistency across the Australian sector as to specificities of cas emp… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual This lack of consistency across the Australian sector as to specificities of cas emp… #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 @CAPAWca The US situation seems much less regulated than ours. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 @CAPAWca The US situation seems much less regulated than ours. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:37
@rebeccagoodway	@Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Work never confirmed until week 2 of session sometimes. Even then could be withdrawn #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:38
@rebeccagoodway	@Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Work never confirmed until week 2 of session sometimes. Even then could be withdrawn #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:38
@fabianbanga	@uniacademic We dnot use casual cause some adjuncts have contracts #adjunctchat @rebeccagoodway @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:38
@fabianbanga	@uniacademic We dnot use casual cause some adjuncts have contracts #adjunctchat @rebeccagoodway @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:38
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Acahacker: @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer … ‘ A casual staff member will have no expectation of continuing work’. That says it all reall…	5/20/14 17:38
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Acahacker: @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer … ‘ A casual staff member will have no expectation of continuing work’. That says it all reall…	5/20/14 17:38
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual …is so very frustrating and debilitating wrt getting the numbers right #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:38
@Acahacker	@deborahbrian @CAPAWca @unicasual …is so very frustrating and debilitating wrt getting the numbers right #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:38
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @rebeccagoodway: @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Work never confirmed until week 2 of session sometimes. Even then could be withd…	5/20/14 17:38
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @rebeccagoodway: @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Work never confirmed until week 2 of session sometimes. Even then could be withd…	5/20/14 17:38
@adjunctforlife	Most of us are relying on other income so why not have a general strike? What would happen if 76% of faculty stopped working? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:38
@adjunctforlife	Most of us are relying on other income so why not have a general strike? What would happen if 76% of faculty stopped working? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:38
@unicasual	@CAPAWca absolutely agree – otherwise its literally unquantifiable and invisible #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:38
@Comprof1	@Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Curious. In US adjuncts can be let go without cause. Same outside of Us? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:38
@unicasual	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:38
@unicasual	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer A member recently told us employer decided to act on zero hours clause in contract, 6 years late…	5/20/14 17:39
@rebeccagoodway	@JeffreyKeefer none, because we are scared and our status is too precarious. If we don’t put up with it someone else will #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:39
@rebeccagoodway	@JeffreyKeefer none, because we are scared and our status is too precarious. If we don’t put up with it someone else will #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:39
@fabianbanga	@uniacademic … r part of a preferential pool or r FT nontenured #adjunctchat @rebeccagoodway @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 17:39
@CAPAWca	RT @unicasual: @CAPAWca absolutely agree – otherwise its literally unquantifiable and invisible #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:39
@unicasual	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer …Q3 A 68% of researchers, and 30% of teaching staff in further education colleges http://t.co/SYAyazrhVc …	5/20/14 17:39
@Acahacker	@rebeccagoodway @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Hired and fired by the hour. Is that more or less the ‘universal’ definition then? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:39
@VCVaile	@CAPAWca a recommendation or request—your blog should have an RSS feed so ppl can share & subcribe #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:39
@uniacademic	We are lucky to have the NTEU in Australia. There is much support at institution level #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 @adjunctforlife I took stop work action this year – w support of supervisor who did too. Legal to do so #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@lindathestar	@Comprof1 @adjunctforlife I took stop work action this year – w support of supervisor who did too. Legal to do so #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@JeffreyKeefer	@fabianbanga @uniacademic @rebeccagoodway @KateMfD even when adjuncts have contracts, that is still only for temporary work? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@adjunctforlife	@Comprof1 Is that true for all public employees or just nurses, k-12 teachers, etc.? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:40
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 Depends on the collective agreement. Terms for “termination” built into contract #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@JeffreyKeefer	A4 Both universities where I teach have unions #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@UCUAnti_Cas	@Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer Yes, the balance of power is very much with the employer, plus marketisation of education #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:40
@Acahacker	@fabianbanga @uniacademic @rebeccagoodway @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer A3 Heard leaders say many casuals ‘prefer’ to work this way #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:40
@deborahbrian	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer exactly, we tried holding out for fractional contract to teach multiple courses > #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:40
@fabianbanga	@unicasual Yes, because you have some cases of PT making more than FT in some areas or campuses. (uncommon, I know) #adjunctchat @CAPAWca	5/20/14 17:41
@uniacademic	@adjunctforlife yes! Numbers = power. Casuals could destroy HE #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:41
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Acahacker: @rebeccagoodway @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Hired and fired by the hour. Is that more or less the ‘universal’ definition the…	5/20/14 17:41
@deborahbrian	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer they just found someone else who would work for casual hours instead. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:41
@rebeccagoodway	@JeffreyKeefer @fabianbanga @uniacademic @KateMfD I sign a contract every year, a contract that doesn’t benefit me #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:41
@unicasual	RT @rebeccagoodway: @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Work never confirmed until week 2 of session sometimes. Even then could be withd…	5/20/14 17:41
@lindathestar	@rebeccagoodway @CAPAWca Not invited or do not want to go? Previously we’ve been invited #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@JeffreyKeefer	A4 I wonder if the variety of labor unions in the US HE unis, where they are allowed, dilute power by being fractured? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@jamie_woodcock	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@CAPAWca	A4: We have a nat’l advocacy body for all faculty, lots of unions (joint and separate), and we the academic reserve army! 🙂 #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@rebeccagoodway	@lindathestar @CAPAWca never known about it, wouldn’t feel welcome anyway #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@JennaPrice	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A4 Both universities where I teach have unions #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@fabianbanga	Sorry I have to go, nice to meet you all. Best and in solidarity always. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:42
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A4 I wonder if the variety of labor unions in the US HE unis, where they are allowed, dilute power by being fractured? #…	5/20/14 17:42
@JeffreyKeefer	@rebeccagoodway @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas Yes, I started teaching many a course without a formal “contract” in hand #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:42
@VCVaile	NM #adjunct fac @NorthernNNMC have union, still in a bind. Much depends on state labor codes too #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:42
@CAPAWca	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @Comprof1 @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer Yes, the balance of power is very much with the employer, plus marketisation of educat…	5/20/14 17:42
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @CAPAWca: Data is key to clarity on real conditions of adjuncts. First step to action is evidence #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:43
@Comprof1	@adjunctforlife All public employees. Called the taylor law. http://t.co/Qa5SikscGC #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@deborahbrian	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer Same cost, they just didn’t want to give us office, status, recognition for our work #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@JeffreyKeefer	@CAPAWca What sort of data do you have in mind? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:43
@rebeccagoodway	@JeffreyKeefer @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas We have to sign the contract otherwise we can’t get our staff email reactivated hahaha #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:43
@Comprof1	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A4 I wonder if the variety of labor unions in the US HE unis, where they are allowed, dilute power by being fractured? #…	5/20/14 17:43
@deborahbrian	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer Divide and conquer #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @VCVaile: NM #adjunct fac @NorthernNNMC have union, still in a bind. Much depends on state labor codes too #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @deborahbrian: @rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer Divide and conquer #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q4 A Using social media to raise awareness has been very effective. Issue is now in media spotlight #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:43
@CAPAWca	@JeffreyKeefer Good Q… Depends on the culture of the union where joint interests are at stake. Solidarity key #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@unicasual	RT @VCVaile: NM #adjunct fac @NorthernNNMC have union, still in a bind. Much depends on state labor codes too #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:44
@uniacademic	Yes, I think many casuals “prefer to work this way” as opposed to ? not working at all? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@Acahacker	@Comprof1 @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Yes. No reason needed. Might be some fuss at various levels but essent – yes. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@adjunctforlife	What if instead of striking we all quit our jobs in the middle of the academic semester? Is that illegal too? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:44
@JeffreyKeefer	@deborahbrian @rebeccagoodway Exactly! Divide and conquer works well when you stress academic freedom and new idea generation #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@lindathestar	@fabianbanga Nice to chat. All the best! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@katiedigc	RT @adjunctforlife: What if instead of striking we all quit our jobs in the middle of the academic semester? Is that illegal too? #adjunctc…	5/20/14 17:44
@JeffreyKeefer	@deborahbrian @rebeccagoodway I am not sure knowledge workers and scholars have ever tried to organize before #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@CAPAWca	@JeffreyKeefer Compensation, #of adjuncts, #of courses as % of all courses, all working conditions info #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:44
@katiedigc	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @deborahbrian @rebeccagoodway Exactly! Divide and conquer works well when you stress academic freedom and new idea gener…	5/20/14 17:44
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @VCVaile @NorthernNNMC Our union is both FT & PT. TA union is stronger because all the same needs. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:45
@VCVaile	#WeAreNNMC #adjunct faculty staff student group is working to draw wider attention to NM HE situation #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:45
@JeffreyKeefer	Q4 Any other strategies out there? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:45
@unicasual	RT @deborahbrian: @rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer Divide and conquer #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:45
@unicasual	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer Q4 A Using social media to raise awareness has been very effective. Issue is now in media spotlight #adjunc…	5/20/14 17:45
@unicasual	RT @CAPAWca: @JeffreyKeefer Good Q… Depends on the culture of the union where joint interests are at stake. Solidarity key #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:45
@CAPAWca	RT @Comprof1: @JeffreyKeefer @VCVaile @NorthernNNMC Our union is both FT & PT. TA union is stronger because all the same needs. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:45
@injenuity	@JeffreyKeefer Our full and part time faculty are represented by same union under same bargaining agreement. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:45
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q4 A …Using social media (Twitter, blog), Day of Action, networking, organising, Congress motions #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:45
@NTEUNational	A4 Rea: On campus #NTEU campaigns led to improved pay and conditions in collective agreements. #AdjunctChat #ausunions	5/20/14 17:46
@JeffreyKeefer	Q5 What opportunities exist for sharing and networking globally? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:46
@Comprof1	@adjunctforlife This is beginning to happen in some parts of US for some disciplines. Most go to altac carreers #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:46
@CAPAWca	A4: LOTS of networking nationally and internationally. #AdjunctChat is one of many tactics to raise awareness	5/20/14 17:46
@uniacademic	@JeffreyKeefer I’m seeing more spaces for casuals to work, provides collegiality which is a good thing #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:46
@Comprof1	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer Q4 A …Using social media (Twitter, blog), Day of Action, networking, organising, Congress motions #adjunc…	5/20/14 17:46
@Acahacker	@uniacademic Ha, ha. Yes, well when you put it that way… (ughh) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:46
@VCVaile	networking, educating #adjunct fac, fighting isolation, being more visible, sharing information, resources #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:47
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q4 A – Day of Action. Also obtaining data – very important as somebody else has mentioned http://t.co/PzbJ5ZWwna #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:47
@CAPAWca	A4 (cont): Publishing/sharing data, research on labour conditions and political economy of HE, staging solidarity rallies #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:47
@CAPAWca	A4 (cont): Publishing/sharing data, research on labour conditions and political economy of HE, staging solidarity rallies #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:47
@unicasual	A4 #NTEU campaigns for improvements for academic casuals and conversion rights. See #supercasuals #AdjunctChat http://t.co/KBXnwecrmW	5/20/14 17:47
@NTEUNational	A4 Rea: New secure teaching positions in latest collective agreements. A start! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q4 What strategies have adjuncts and casuals taken at your institution to improve employment conditions? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer A3. None. We’re all too tired/ burnt out, working on our PhDs or desperately protecting whatever work we do have #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q5 What opportunities exist for sharing and networking globally? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q5 What opportunities exist for sharing and networking globally? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@VCVaile	@CAPAWca RSS feed for your page / blog will improve sharing #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@unicasual	RT @VCVaile: networking, educating #adjunct fac, fighting isolation, being more visible, sharing information, resources #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@Comprof1	@injenuity @JeffreyKeefer And how is that working? With us FT give concessions (benefits for longevity bonuses) that hurt PT #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@Comprof1	@injenuity @JeffreyKeefer And how is that working? With us FT give concessions (benefits for longevity bonuses) that hurt PT #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@Acahacker	@rebeccagoodway @JeffreyKeefer Yes. There is *always* someone to take your place. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:48
@adjunctforlife	@Comprof1 I’m definitely considering this myself! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@unicasual	RT @VCVaile: #WeAreNNMC #adjunct faculty staff student group is working to draw wider attention to NM HE situation #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:48
@unicasual	RT @Comprof1: @JeffreyKeefer @VCVaile @NorthernNNMC Our union is both FT & PT. TA union is stronger because all the same needs. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:49
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q5 A – Organise and campaign using social media. An international day of action? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:49
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @NTEUNational: A4 Rea: New secure teaching positions in latest collective agreements. A start! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:49
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @CAPAWca: A4 (cont): Publishing/sharing data, research on labour conditions and political economy of HE, staging solidarity rallies #Ad…	5/20/14 17:49
@NTEUNational	RT @unicasual: A4 #NTEU campaigns for improvements for academic casuals and conversion rights. See #supercasuals #AdjunctChat http://t.co/K…	5/20/14 17:49
@lindathestar	Q4 #AdjunctChat I found online support networks as a PhD student via #phdchat & many were casual academics	5/20/14 17:49
@Comprof1	@injenuity @JeffreyKeefer PT were furloughed even though we are only paid for student contact. We had to cancel classes. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:49
@MariuzzoAndrea	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer Q5 A – Organise and campaign using social media. An international day of action? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:50
@Comprof1	@UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer There is a day of action in Canada and US (in Feb or March). Be good to make it international #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:51
@adjunctforlife	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer Q5 A – Organise and campaign using social media. An international day of action? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:51
@JeffreyKeefer	A5 I think that what we are doing here, connecting people and sharing what we do, is useful #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:51
@Acahacker	@uniacademic @JeffreyKeefer Yes, I’m seeing more spaces allocated to ‘sessional academics’ around (can’t call them ‘casuals’) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:51
@adjunctforlife	@JeffreyKeefer Yes! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:51
@VCVaile	Even so the #IvorySilo™ habit can be hard to break…but necessary #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:51
@unicasual	A5 In Oz we are facing the biggest #highered changes since 88. Privatisation of unis will lead us to mass casualisation. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:51
@EllyfromOZ	RT @unicasual: A4 #NTEU campaigns for improvements for academic casuals and conversion rights. See #supercasuals #AdjunctChat http://t.co/K…	5/20/14 17:51
@JeffreyKeefer	@UCUAnti_Cas Action may be tough, given we have different needs and freedmons . . . but perhaps a shared button or image? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:52
@CAPAWca	#AdjunctChat increase unionization and share ideas on bargaining goals (stipends, conversion, access, professionalization$, benefits, etc)	5/20/14 17:52
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q5 A Sharing information, experiences and research. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:52
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer A5 Sessions like these. This is wonderful! Only enemy – time zones #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:52
@Comprof1	Anyone see the new trend towards “visiting international professors” a way to ensure shortterm employment? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:52
@unicasual	We can learn a great deal about what is in store from colleagues in UK and US, including how to fight it #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @Acahacker	5/20/14 17:52
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @UCUAnti_Cas Action may be tough, given we have different needs and freedmons . . . but perhaps a shared button or image…	5/20/14 17:52
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Comprof1: @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer There is a day of action in Canada and US (in Feb or March). Be good to make it international #ad…	5/20/14 17:52
@JeffreyKeefer	@UCUAnti_Cas These are things adjuncts often struggle with, as systems are not readily in place for them #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:52
@VCVaile	RT @Acahacker @JeffreyKeefer A5 Sessions like these. This is wonderful! Only enemy – time zones #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:52
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @unicasual: We can learn a great deal about what is in store from colleagues in UK and US, including how to fight it #AdjunctChat…	5/20/14 17:53
@Acahacker	@Comprof1 @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer Pls say that day of action is on the 31st March! (that’s when casuals are ‘counted’ here)#AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:53
@JeffreyKeefer	@unicasual @KateMfD @Acahacker Agreed; this was a challenge I had when engaging in #phdchat — how to navigate time zones #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:53
@unicasual	Yes @Acahacker! share tactics. Learn from successes from other campaigns and in other countries. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:53
@JeffreyKeefer	@unicasual @KateMfD @Acahacker As a result of #phdchat, I now have a lot of colleagues in the UK, where it originated! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:54
@Comprof1	A5 Also, making situation public. Finding explanations to students have helped. More aware of situation. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:54
@JeffreyKeefer	Almost too many ideas here to process! Glad we can review the #AdjunctChat tag later.	5/20/14 17:54
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Yes, difficult to organise because ‘invisible’ – some working in the community, hot-desking, in research labs… #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:54
@JeffreyKeefer	and now, onto our final Question for discussion today #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@JeffreyKeefer	and now, onto our final Question for discussion today #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@JeffreyKeefer	and now, onto our final Question for discussion today #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@JeffreyKeefer	and now, onto our final Question for discussion today #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@JeffreyKeefer	Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@JeffreyKeefer	Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@unicasual	@uniacademic % of GDP in #highered already behind OECD! we will compete if not outstrip US and UK for highest student fees! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:55
@unicasual	@uniacademic % of GDP in #highered already behind OECD! we will compete if not outstrip US and UK for highest student fees! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: We can learn a great deal about what is in store from colleagues in UK and US, including how to fight it #AdjunctChat @KateM…	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: We can learn a great deal about what is in store from colleagues in UK and US, including how to fight it #AdjunctChat @KateM…	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: A5 In Oz we are facing the biggest #highered changes since 88. Privatisation of unis will lead us to mass casualisation. #Ad…	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @unicasual: A5 In Oz we are facing the biggest #highered changes since 88. Privatisation of unis will lead us to mass casualisation. #Ad…	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @VCVaile: networking, educating #adjunct fac, fighting isolation, being more visible, sharing information, resources #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:55
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @VCVaile: networking, educating #adjunct fac, fighting isolation, being more visible, sharing information, resources #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:55
@lindathestar	Unrelated to Q- I find balancing Newstart (govt $) and casual earnings complex. Kicked off NS just b4 3 mo break #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@lindathestar	Unrelated to Q- I find balancing Newstart (govt $) and casual earnings complex. Kicked off NS just b4 3 mo break #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 Absolutely! We need students on side #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@CAPAWca	@Comprof1 Absolutely! We need students on side #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:55
@unicasual	RT @Comprof1: Anyone see the new trend towards “visiting international professors” a way to ensure shortterm employment? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:55
@unicasual	RT @Comprof1: A5 Also, making situation public. Finding explanations to students have helped. More aware of situation. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:56
@unicasual	RT @Comprof1: A5 Also, making situation public. Finding explanations to students have helped. More aware of situation. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:56
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer @CAPAWca Absolutely agree. Transparency needed, and not this weird denial of human numbers & harm #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:56
@adjunctforlife	Ok fearless adjuncts, it’s time for me to go and work on another useless publication. It’s been great! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:56
@unicasual	RT @UCUAnti_Cas: @JeffreyKeefer Yes, difficult to organise because ‘invisible’ – some working in the community, hot-desking, in research la…	5/20/14 17:56
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:56
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:57
@adjunctforlife	@JeffreyKeefer General, nationwide strike! #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:57
@uniacademic	Yes, good point. Students need to be more aware of what their $. Are actually paying for #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:57
@CAPAWca	A6: varies. Certification of union, work-to-rule, holding #badmin to account… this Q is too big! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:57
@NTEUNational	RT @lindathestar: Unrelated to Q- I find balancing Newstart (govt $) and casual earnings complex. Kicked off NS just b4 3 mo break #Adjunct…	5/20/14 17:57
@NTEUNational	RT @lindathestar: Unrelated to Q- I find balancing Newstart (govt $) and casual earnings complex. Kicked off NS just b4 3 mo break #Adjunct…	5/20/14 17:57
@NTEUNational	RT @unicasual: @uniacademic % of GDP in #highered already behind OECD! we will compete if not outstrip US and UK for highest student fees!…	5/20/14 17:57
@AusPolWatch	RT @NTEUNational: A4 Rea: On campus #NTEU campaigns led to improved pay and conditions in collective agreements. #AdjunctChat #ausunions	5/20/14 17:57
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer @unicasual @KateMfD One of the truly excellent things to come out of casualisation> collegiality and solidarity #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:58
@VCVaile	@CAPAWca don’t forget to allow structures for regions where union organizing is problematic #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:58
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @uniacademic: Yes, good point. Students need to be more aware of what their $. Are actually paying for #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:58
@unicasual	RT @Acahacker: @JeffreyKeefer @unicasual @KateMfD One of the truly excellent things to come out of casualisation> collegiality and solidari…	5/20/14 17:58
@JeffreyKeefer	A6 I think a next possible step will be to review the transcript and reply to other #AdjunctChat Tweets I missed today	5/20/14 17:58
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer @unicasual @KateMfD And with others casuals and allies – now around the world. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:58
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @Comprof1: A5 Also, making situation public. Finding explanations to students have helped. More aware of situation. #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:58
@JeffreyKeefer	A6 I also think I have some new colleagues to continue to brainstorm and share with #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:58
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @VCVaile: NM #adjunct fac @NorthernNNMC have union, still in a bind. Much depends on state labor codes too #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:58
@JeffreyKeefer	A6 I also have some new terms and ideas to float #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:58
@unicasual	A6 Well #highered national day of action today here in Oz. Lets fight back. #auscasuals #adjunctchat http://t.co/k8NrRaoeYP	5/20/14 17:59
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @KateMfD: A3: the question of how many casuals is very sensitive in relation to marketing, students etc. Hard not to suspect obfuscation…	5/20/14 17:59
@CAPAWca	@VCVaile And that requires some delicate, but cross-sector partnership to put pressure on legislators to permit unionization. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:59
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer A6: I think we’d all be helped by more international chats on specific topics. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 17:59
@lindathestar	I’m loving how strong and feisty the Australian #AdjunctChat peeps sound	5/20/14 17:59
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer I try to rotate, vary terms on blogs, social media, make them more familiar to readers #adjunctchat	5/20/14 17:59
@JeffreyKeefer	A6 For those on Facebook, you may also want to continue this discussion via our new #AdjunctChat group https://t.co/kWJ5afUQqy	5/20/14 17:59
@UCUAnti_Cas	@JeffreyKeefer Q6 A Another #adjunctchat to hear more voices – maybe a regular one.	5/20/14 18:00
@JeffreyKeefer	A6 I also hope some people here will consider other topics we can discuss together and offer to facilitate other #AdjunctChat sessions	5/20/14 18:00
@Acahacker	@unicasual @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer And it is the most confusing and misleading way of counting real costs of casualisation #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:00
@NTEUNational	A6 More details about Australian NDA see here #adjunctchat #auscasuals #auspol #nounicuts http://t.co/QS3YW6caVO	5/20/14 18:00
@KateMfD	RT @lindathestar: I’m loving how strong and feisty the Australian #AdjunctChat peeps sound	5/20/14 18:00
@ARCfanHQ	RT @unicasual: A4 #NTEU campaigns for improvements for academic casuals and conversion rights. See #supercasuals #AdjunctChat http://t.co/K…	5/20/14 18:01
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A6 I also hope some people here will consider other topics we can discuss together and offer to facilitate other #Adjunc…	5/20/14 18:01
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A6 For those on Facebook, you may also want to continue this discussion via our new #AdjunctChat group https://t.co/kWJ5…	5/20/14 18:01
@JeffreyKeefer	I always find it useful to end with concrete next steps, so please offer yours Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:01
@CorruptNSW	RT @unicasual: A4 #NTEU campaigns for improvements for academic casuals and conversion rights. See #supercasuals #AdjunctChat http://t.co/K…	5/20/14 18:01
@Acahacker	@unicasual @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Yes same research shows that casuals and sessionals (contract) the majority of teachers #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:01
@Acahacker	@unicasual @KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer Yes same research shows that casuals and sessionals (contract) the majority of teachers #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:01
@VCVaile	@JeffreyKeefer you can subscribe to CASA on #adjunctchat FB group	5/20/14 18:02
@JeffreyKeefer	Thank you for co-facilitating today’s #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca!	5/20/14 18:03
@DrJeyR	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat #auspol…	5/20/14 18:03
@DrJeyR	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: Only 1 in 4 new jobs in Aust Univ since 2005 ongoing or continuing job. 3 out of 4 insecure. #AdjunctChat #auspol…	5/20/14 18:03
@DrJeyR	RT @NTEUNational: A3 Rea: 80 per cent teaching only academics are casually employed and 80 per cent of researchers on contracts in 2012. #A…	5/20/14 18:03
@fabianbanga	@UCUAnti_Cas we have #adjunctchat every week, Tuesday @ 2pm California time @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 18:03
@unicasual	RT @JeffreyKeefer: A6 For those on Facebook, you may also want to continue this discussion via our new #AdjunctChat group https://t.co/kWJ5…	5/20/14 18:03
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer Us too! Mind reeling with possibilities! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:03
@VCVaile	CASA http://t.co/UpvxwAg6P6 #adjunctchat	5/20/14 18:03
@DrJeyR	RT @rebeccagoodway: @CAPAWca @lindathestar “casual” perfectly captures the attitude of the institution towards us. Never serious, never inc…	5/20/14 18:03
@AdjunctChat	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Thank you for co-facilitating today’s #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca!	5/20/14 18:03
@KateMfD	Big thanks to @JeffreyKeefer for pulling this together @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:04
@uniacademic	Being casual is like being a woman in Australia, ur the majority yet still treated as a minority group #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:04
@CAPAWca	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Thank you for co-facilitating today’s #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca!	5/20/14 18:04
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer Thank you for keeping us all on track (more or less)has been fantastic @KateMfD @unicasual @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:04
@Acahacker	RT @KateMfD: Big thanks to @JeffreyKeefer for pulling this together @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:04
@fabianbanga	#AdjunctChat reading the tweets from a parkinglot / fascinating conversation	5/20/14 18:04
@KateMfD	@fabianbanga @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer That time continues to be tough for us. 6am at best here. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:04
@AdjunctChat	MT @JeffreyKeefer: A6 Oon Facebook, you continue this discussion via our new #AdjunctChat group https://t.co/3aywy6lUWs	5/20/14 18:04
@unicasual	@JeffreyKeefer thanks for putting us in touch #adjunctchat @KateMfD @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca great to build solidarity	5/20/14 18:05
@KateMfD	@fabianbanga @UCUAnti_Cas @JeffreyKeefer So we really appreciate the occasional later time! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:05
@JeffreyKeefer	In case the FB group was cut off, here it is again https://t.co/kWJ5afUQqy #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:05
@unicasual	RT @uniacademic: Being casual is like being a woman in Australia, ur the majority yet still treated as a minority group #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:05
@VCVaile	@fabianbanga @JeffreyKeefer is the time change permanent? that would make it more convenient for globals #adjunctchat	5/20/14 18:05
@UCUAnti_Cas	RT @fabianbanga: @UCUAnti_Cas we have #adjunctchat every week, Tuesday @ 2pm California time @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 18:05
@JeffreyKeefer	Voila! https://t.co/kWJ5afUQqy #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:05
@unicasual	RT @fabianbanga: @UCUAnti_Cas we have #adjunctchat every week, Tuesday @ 2pm California time @JeffreyKeefer	5/20/14 18:06
@lindathestar	@KateMfD @JeffreyKeefer @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca Thank you all #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:06
@uniacademic	Great chat, bye all. #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:06
@JeffreyKeefer	Our next #AdjunctChat will be Tues, May 27 – Topic – “LinkedIn for Adjuncts” led by Melissa Venable @melissa_venable	5/20/14 18:06
@Comprof1	Campus Equity Week is in Oct./Nov. and publicizes contingency/adjunct situation. http://t.co/dL6uFO0toE #adjunctchat	5/20/14 18:06
@unicasual	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Our next #AdjunctChat will be Tues, May 27 – Topic – “LinkedIn for Adjuncts” led by Melissa Venable @melissa_venable	5/20/14 18:07
@JeffreyKeefer	I suspect we may consider seeing a slightly different time for #AdjunctChat; though tough in a global way. We can try!	5/20/14 18:07
@Comprof1	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Our next #AdjunctChat will be Tues, May 27 – Topic – “LinkedIn for Adjuncts” led by Melissa Venable @melissa_venable	5/20/14 18:07
@Acahacker	@JeffreyKeefer A6 Agree. This is the first #AdjunctChat I’ve attended & am sure have missed some gems.	5/20/14 18:07
@JeffreyKeefer	Thanks everybody, onward and upward! #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:07
@KateMfD	OK, #AdjunctChat signing off now. It’s been great, thanks so much. Inspired.	5/20/14 18:08
@Acahacker	Thanks to all (and talk more soon!) #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:08
@Comprof1	RT @KateMfD: Big thanks to @JeffreyKeefer for pulling this together @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca #AdjunctChat	5/20/14 18:08
@NTEUNational	RT @JeffreyKeefer: Thank you for co-facilitating today’s #AdjunctChat @KateMfD @unicasual @Acahacker @UCUAnti_Cas @CAPAWca!	5/20/14 18:09
@VCVaile	@UCUAnti_Cas what time is it where you are? #adjunctchat	5/20/14 18:09
@FromPhDtoLife	RT @deborahbrian: A2 in Australia, we’re called “casual academics” or “sessional academics” or just “casuals” within #highered context #adj…	5/20/14 18:09
@unicasual	Bye till next time and thanks #adjunctchat	5/20/14 18:11

#AdjunctChat Topic May 20 (5:00pm EDT) ~ Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education

** This #AdjunctChat will meet at 5:00pm EDT on Tues, May 20. Click HERE for timezone conversion **

The topic for this #AdjunctChat is:

“Global Experiences of Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education”

This chat is focused on global / international experiences of adjunct / contingent / part-time higher education teaching staff. As such, it will be led by an international group consisting of participants from Australia, the UK, Canada, and the US — Kate Bowles @KateMfD, UniCasual @unicasual, Karina @Acahacker, UCUAntiCasualisation @UCUAnti_Cas , CAPAW @CAPAWca, and Jeffrey Keefer @JeffreyKeefer.

You know what your experiences are like as an adjunct or part-time university instructor, but in a networked world you are not alone! In fact, the adjunct experience is something increasingly common across the globe, and that itself is the focus of this #AdjunctChat.

These are the questions that are intended to guide the synchronous discussion:

Q1 What country and institution type do you teach in? #AdjunctChat

Q2 What terms are used to describe instructors who are not employed on an ongoing basis? #AdjunctChat

Q3 How common is #Adjunctivism, or reliance on outsourcing to part-time instructors, where you are? #AdjunctChat

Q4 What strategies have adjuncts and casuals taken at your institution to improve employment conditions? #AdjunctChat

Q5 What opportunities exist sharing and networking globally? #AdjunctChat

Q6 What are some possible next steps? #AdjunctChat

All adjunct, contingent, part-time, visiting, and non-tenure track instructors, along with their allies, in higher education are welcome to this #AdjunctChat that will meet at 5:00pm EDT on Tues, May 20. Click HERE for timezone conversion.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather somebody with an interest in something related to adjunct experiences who has a desire to facilitate a discussion. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?