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I was fascinated to learn that some institutions prefer adjunct faculty to full-time professors specifically because they have continuing industry experience I can see the advantage for certain subjects. However, my assumption is this isn't as true for the sciences where most full-time professors are active participants in industry, both publicly and privately funded.

a robust training program is vital for faculty to be successful.

A combination of quantitative and qualitative measures are necessary for faculty performance.

Providing new faculty a robust orientation is crucial for their success. The orientation needs to be multifaceted and a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities. 

I learned that states have many different requirements and regulations for online faculty and you must know what is required from each state when hiring online faculty. Hiring industry related faculty with professional teaching experience is ideal since these faculty can bring the "real world" into the classroom. 

Ongoing assessment and provision of feedback is critical. Any areas of opportunity must be addressed, and tools or resources should be provided to improve outcomes.

A well-rounded performance consideration process typically involves multiple areas of assessment.

Onboarding new faculty is a critical process to ensure they feel supported, informed, and integrated into the institution’s culture. A well-structured onboarding program can help new faculty become effective and confident in their roles, while also fostering a sense of community and engagement.

To ensure a fair and effective process for selecting qualified faculty members to teach online courses and that they possess the necessary skills, experience, and commitment to delivering high-quality education in a virtual format.

I will agree with others on the importance of a feasibility study. 

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