The use of adjunct instructors is on the rise in higher education. The increase is a result of enrollment growth, budget cuts, and an increasingly competitive environment. One way to adapt demand with a reducing budget is to hire adjunct instructors for temporary assignments at a lower rate of pay than full-time faculty. Survey research was conducted to determine if students perceived a quality difference between adjunct and full-time faculty. Historical grades were also examined to find out if adjunct instructors assessed students differently than full-time faculty.
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