The Adjunct Files

About The Adjunct Files

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.

Publisher

The Lucas Center at FGCU

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2025

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   The Classroom Is the Mission

   Send us Fan Mail 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 classroom remains "the most sacred space" at the university. The conversation explores how adjunct faculty contribute to FGCU's mission, the challenges of onboarding and supporting instructors, and the importan...

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Inside Faculty Senate: Why Adjunct Voices Matter

   Send us Fan Mail 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 facu...

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Lost on Campus? Tami Tassler to the Rescue

   Send us Fan Mail 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 FGCU stand out, the hidden gems many faculty never discover, and why connection and community remain at the heart of the student experience. From residence halls and waterfront views to campus tradi...

Who has been a guest on The Adjunct Files

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Courtney Crimmins
• Brenda Thomas
• Matt Losey
• Andi Clemons
• Chad Cumming

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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