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U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
06-28-2014 08:29 PM
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(06-28-2014 08:29 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/201...ppeningnow

This is more of a goal that reality. Clearly this is tied to UofM goal to increase reaearch funding by $50-100M in 10yrs. The net, net is a 3 Pringles strategy to advance UofM reputation, experience.

- Academics:
Facilities - BioHub, School of Nursing/Audiology, and Expansion (FCBE renovation)
Research - Goal to increase $50-100M in 10yr
Faculty - linked to above. Recruit, retain top tier teachers
- Athletics:
Facilities - BBall, FBall, Track, Softball ongoing construction
Infrastructure - training table, apparel contracts, media, web assets
Coaching - surplus $$ to lock down good HC, Staff, and recruiting budget
- Campus
Buildings - New Dorm, Rec Ctr, Land Bridge
Infrastructure - more class counseling, better student life programs, internship development, bike program, bus program
Tuition - Frozen, scholarship expansion


***what we are seeing in bits pieces, is a 3 pronged strategy playing out. I'm hopeful that 1 of the 2 next big advancements is an investment in the stated GREEK program. While I did not experience this, I realize the connectivity aspect in all large successful "on campus" instituitions.
06-29-2014 12:40 PM
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RE: U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
Full-time professors are the backbone of an institution, and I say this as someone who acts as adjunct faculty at two NYC colleges. Your adjuncts play the role of bringing real world experience to the table, but the full time faculty really have to carry the load on shaping the programs they teach in.

Great news.
06-29-2014 01:37 PM
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RE: U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
(06-29-2014 01:37 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  Full-time professors are the backbone of an institution, and I say this as someone who acts as adjunct faculty at two NYC colleges. Your adjuncts play the role of bringing real world experience to the table, but the full time faculty really have to carry the load on shaping the programs they teach in.

Great news.

I've taught as an adjunct as well. The pay is abysmal with zero benefits, at the same time that tuition has gone through the roof--mostly funding administrators and lavish building projects. Not so much for faculty pay.

At some colleges the percentage of adjuncts has approached 50% of courses taught which can end up threatening accreditation. It's been a scandal in academia for years and am glad to see Memphis bucking that trend.
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(06-29-2014 12:40 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  
(06-28-2014 08:29 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/201...ppeningnow

This is more of a goal that reality. Clearly this is tied to UofM goal to increase reaearch funding by $50-100M in 10yrs. The net, net is a 3 Pringles strategy to advance UofM reputation, experience.

- Academics:
Facilities - BioHub, School of Nursing/Audiology, and Expansion (FCBE renovation)
Research - Goal to increase $50-100M in 10yr
Faculty - linked to above. Recruit, retain top tier teachers
- Athletics:
Facilities - BBall, FBall, Track, Softball ongoing construction
Infrastructure - training table, apparel contracts, media, web assets
Coaching - surplus $$ to lock down good HC, Staff, and recruiting budget
- Campus
Buildings - New Dorm, Rec Ctr, Land Bridge
Infrastructure - more class counseling, better student life programs, internship development, bike program, bus program
Tuition - Frozen, scholarship expansion


***what we are seeing in bits pieces, is a 3 pronged strategy playing out. I'm hopeful that 1 of the 2 next big advancements is an investment in the stated GREEK program. While I did not experience this, I realize the connectivity aspect in all large successful "on campus" instituitions.

never heard it called the 3 Pringles Strategy. interesting name
06-29-2014 05:56 PM
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RE: U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
(06-29-2014 05:50 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  
(06-29-2014 01:37 PM)Sundanceuiuc Wrote:  Full-time professors are the backbone of an institution, and I say this as someone who acts as adjunct faculty at two NYC colleges. Your adjuncts play the role of bringing real world experience to the table, but the full time faculty really have to carry the load on shaping the programs they teach in.

Great news.

I've taught as an adjunct as well. The pay is abysmal with zero benefits, at the same time that tuition has gone through the roof--mostly funding administrators and lavish building projects. Not so much for faculty pay.

At some colleges the percentage of adjuncts has approached 50% of courses taught which can end up threatening accreditation. It's been a scandal in academia for years and am glad to see Memphis bucking that trend.

Pay as an adjunct is embarrassing compared to time spent and forces adjunct faculty to teach at a drastic financial loss against their main job or pay soft on prep.

I have yet to meet an adjunct who teaches as one without a serious interest in education or academic advancement. It's a gig you do b/c you enjoy it and you can eat the money loss.
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RE: U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
I am glad to see more full time employees being hired.
06-30-2014 02:00 PM
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RE: U of M reverses course - hires more full-time professors
some of my favorite classes as an undergrad were taught by adjunts. The real-world experience was invaluable. On the other hand, my best graduate classes were all taught by full time professors, probably because of their experience doing research in the related fields.
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