Ewigleben Symposium – The Future of Contingent Faculty in Higher Education

Addressing Equity through Policy and Practice

Among the many ongoing debates in U.S. higher education is the growing controversy of employing contingent faculty (part-time, non-tenure track faculty, and/or clinically trained researchers). These faculty are increasing in numbers, resulting in debates including the necessity of such faculty amid funding cutbacks, unionization of faculty labor, and improving work conditions (i.e., pay, benefits, job stability, isolation). This symposium of multiple panels will focus on contingent faculty in higher education from various perspectives including policy, advocacy, research, and practice. Presenters will shed light on the wide range of issues raised in this debate and illuminate available policy levers of opportunity to address issues of equity that are central to the future of contingent faculty.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Dr. Gary Rhoades
University of Arizona
Maria C. Maisto
New Faculty Majority Foundation
Ann Coburn-Collins
Saginaw Valley State University
Dr. Rich Manderfield
Michigan State University
Dr. Roger Baldwin
Michigan State University
Dr. Leslie Gonzales
Michigan State University

The Ewigleben Lecture Series, endowed by alumnus and former president of Ferris State University Robert Ewigleben, is bi-annually presented by the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education program along with the Center for Higher and Adult Education in the Department of Educational Administration.

Audiences: General Public, College of Education Faculty, Staff, and Students

Sponsors: Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Unit and the Center for Higher and Adult Education