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Adjunct faculty are a growing majority in higher education, shaping student experiences while navigating the challenges of contingent employment. As adjuncts at a regional public university, we know firsthand the realities, rewards, and roadblocks that come with the role. That’s why we’re here—to boost your mood and pedagogy with insightful dialogues on current challenges, practical strategies, and pathways forward for you and your students.
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Guest interviews
English
United States
46 episodes
since Feb. 17, 2025
episodic
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What does accessibility really look like in higher education? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, Cori Bright-Kerrigan, Director of Adaptive Services and FGCU's ADA Coordinator, shares how accommodations create opportunity, not advantage. From supporting more than 1,600 stud…
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In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Senthil "Beejay" Girimurugan, Interim Dean of the Honors College at FGCU, for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, purpose, learning, and what makes honors education distinctive. Beejay shares…
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In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Charles "Billy" Gunnels, FGCU's new Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Innovation. Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership at FGCU and a career rooted in biology, animal behavior, …
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In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie welcome Dr. Clay Motley, FGCU's new Associate Provost for Faculty Success and Academic Resources. Dr. Motley discusses his new role, his vision for supporting faculty across their professional lifecycle, and why the classro…
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What exactly does Faculty Senate do, and why should adjunct faculty care? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Dr. Derek Lura, President of the FGCU Faculty Senate, for a candid conversation about shared governance, university decision-making, and the…
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In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Tami Tassler, Associate Director of Admissions and the energetic force behind FGCU’s Welcome Center and campus tours. With 25 years of experience introducing future Eagles to the university, Tami shares what makes …
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History is being made at FGCU. In this episode of The Adjunct Files, Jon and Maggie sit down with Emily Chaikin and Jessica Carter Peer, the first adjunct faculty members ever elected to the FGCU Faculty Senate—making FGCU the first university in Florida to formally include adjunct…
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In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Brian Rist—founder of Storm Smart, longtime entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adjunct faculty member at FGCU—fresh off receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws at commencement. What unfolds is far more than a business …
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What do adjunct faculty really need to know about campus safety—and who should you call when something doesn’t feel right? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, Jon and Maggie sit down with Officer Christine Hoffman of the FGCU Police Department for a candid, informative, and surpr…
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What happens when two first‑time adjunct faculty bring not just expertise—but life-changing experiences—into the classroom? In this episode of The Adjunct Files, John and Maggie sit down with Rosario Welle and Kristoffer Doura to unpack their first semester teaching at FGCU—and the…
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