While non-faculty appointees on IU campuses may teach fewer sections than professors, we don't know the exact number. Part-time instructors usually don't stick around after class and office hours to meet with students, nor are they expected to. But reduce the numbers of non-tenure eligible faculty hired simply because they are cheap or increase enrollment by teaching at odd hours. Graduate courses should be taught exclusively by faculty, preferably those doing active research in the field. Sure, it'll cost.
Students have a right to know who's going to teach a course before they sign up.
If possible, the bulletin ought to carry the name and rank of the instructor. Or too used to independence and freedom to survive the spread of commerce and a heedless population. There's still time to choose. Viewpoint editorial policy Viewpoint is open twice monthly for opinions on topics and issues that affect IU campuses and their surrounding communities. Please summarize your column idea and the points you intend to make and develop into a 500-600 word column.