Factors Influencing Part-time Faculty Engagement With Online Nursing Programs
Margaret Reneau1, Cara Wallace, Lora Claywell
1Author Affiliations: Associate Professor and Director of Online Operations (Dr Reneau), School of Nursing, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois; Professor of DNP Program (Dr Wallace), Director, Nursing Graduate Programs (Dr Price), Director, Post Licensure Operations (Dr Burdi), and Director, DNP Program (Dr Trybulski), Chamberlain College of Nursing, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Illinois; Professor and Affiliate Faculty Coordinator (Dr Claywell), Graduate and Post Licensure Nursing, Regis University, Denver, Colorado.
Part-time online nursing faculty engagement is driven by institutional support for student issues and commitment to quality education. Understanding these factors aids in retaining experienced faculty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning Pedagogy
- Faculty Engagement Studies
Background:
- Part-time faculty are crucial in online nursing programs.
- Understanding their engagement is vital for program success and faculty retention.
- Limited research exists on specific engagement factors for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing the engagement of part-time faculty in online nursing programs.
- To provide actionable insights for online nursing program leaders.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 257 part-time faculty members teaching in online nursing programs.
- Statistical analysis was used to determine the significance of various influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Institutional support in student issue decision-making emerged as the most significant engagement factor.
- A strong institutional commitment to quality online education was the second most influential factor.
- Compensation had a moderate influence, while frequent mandatory meetings negatively impacted engagement.
Conclusions:
- Supporting part-time faculty in student-related decisions is paramount for engagement.
- Prioritizing quality in online education fosters a more engaged part-time faculty.
- Program leaders should optimize meeting frequency and compensation to enhance faculty retention.
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