ABOUT THIS EPISODE
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 evolving role of adjunct faculty within the institution.
The discussion explores FGCU's historic decision to become the first university in Florida's State University System to include adjunct faculty senators in its shared governance model. Dr. Lura shares his perspective on faculty representation, communication across the university, the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, and why adjunct faculty play a critical role in FGCU's future. Whether you're curious about how decisions are made, how your voice can be heard, or how to become more connected to the university community, this episode offers an insightful look behind the scenes of leadership at FGCU.
Theme music composed, performed and produced by James Husni.
Adjunct Nation is a collaborative podcast under the auspices of The Lucas Center for Faculty Development at FGCU. You can learn more by clicking on this link:
https://www.fgcu.edu/lucascenter/
