Professional Development for Part-Time Professors. A Case Study of Concordia University Part-Time Faculty Association (CUPFA)
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30-Minute Presentations
Presentation Abstract (250 word max.)
In tune with this year’s ACHE conference theme of “Embracing Care and Collaboration Through a Culture of Wellness,” this paper will focus on managing Professional Development (PD) funding for Part-Time (PT) Faculty members. In particular, I will share my professional experience of managing the PD fund for CUPFA (Concordia University Part-Time Faculty Association). Based in Concordia University (Montreal, Canada), CUPFA has an average annual membership of 700-1,000. Our members include faculty in the Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Fine Arts, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the John Molson School of Business. Funding is provided to PT members for conferences, workshops, research and teaching-related activities. Findings from my case study will include the structural characteristics of CUPFA’s Research & PD program alongside a summary of challenges and best practices regarding resource management. I will provide suggestions and recommendations to assist administrators interested in improving the professional development programs targeting part-time and adjunct professors at their own institutions.
Keywords: Faculty Development, Part-Time Faculty, Professional Development