Today’s discussion focuses on how AI is transforming higher education and addresses the common fears educators have regarding its impact on their roles. We explore practical strategies for leveraging AI, ensuring academic integrity, and adapting to a new educational landscape while emphasizing the importance of human connection in teaching.

• Understanding AI tools and their benefits for education
• Addressing fears about job replacement due to AI
• Analyzing the role of AI in enhancing student engagement
• Strategies for effective grading and personalized feedback
• Importance of ethical practices in AI usage in academia
• Future-proofing careers through AI literacy and professional development
• Key takeaways for adapting to AI in higher education

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Until next time, keep grading, keep growing, and keep making a difference in your students' lives.

Dr. Rutledge

Adjunct burnout is a pressing issue that can undermine the passion educators have for their work. We share effective strategies for setting boundaries, grading smarter, and maintaining work-life balance to help adjunct professors thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

• Exploring the common experiences leading to adjunct burnout
• Setting boundaries with email response rules
• Managing office hours and student availability
• Emphasizing smarter grading techniques and rubric usage
• Discussing work-life balance and time management
• Navigating extra duties with the no free work rule
• Establishing dedicated workspaces for productivity
• Negotiating better compensation and teaching assignments
• Celebrating resilience and connecting through shared experiences

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Until next time, keep grading, keep growing, and keep making a difference in your students' lives.

Dr. Rutledge

Adjunct professors can reclaim their narrative in academia by proactively advocating for their needs and securing better working conditions. This episode explores key strategies on how to ask the right questions that can lead to improved stability, pay, and ultimately an enriching teaching experience.

• The vulnerabilities adjuncts face in academia
• The transformative power of asking targeted questions
• Importance of understanding asynchronous teaching and its impact
• Strategies for negotiating salary and payment structure
• Essential inquiries about course loads and institutional support
• Navigating online teaching expectations and resources
• Future employment paths and advancement opportunities
• Benefits, professional development, and adjunct networks
• Proactive hacks to optimize adjunct positions
• Conclusion on the importance of self-advocacy in academia

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Until next time, keep grading, keep growing, and keep making a difference in your students' lives.

Dr. Rutledge