Change hiring process to make it less formal more humanistic. Activity Bring back follow-up questions and ask questions pertaining to materials the candidate has brought to the interview. Improve teaching demonstration for faculty. If possible, have applicant teach a live class, perhaps as a guest expert for an existing course, or an honors section with students receiving extra credit for participating. Require teaching demonstrations for contract faculty positions at both the first and second interviews if practical.
Conduct focus groups with departments to further develop adjunct selection procedures.
Adjunct instructor applications should be forwarded to all appropriate departments. Conduct formal exit interview for employees who leave the college. Activity Develop process for exit interview. Staff Evaluation Procedures Reflect Priorities on Learning-Centered Education. Continue to improve student evaluations to better reflect student learning.