{"id":21603,"date":"2025-08-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=21603"},"modified":"2025-08-25T21:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T02:57:26","slug":"spotlight-on-part-time-faculty-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/spotlight-on-part-time-faculty-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on Part-time Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring part-time faculty are often smaller in number than in fall semesters, and departments often rely on returning teachers to teach course offerings. Spring 2025 at Xavier was no different. This group included several returning teachers with tremendous experience in a range of disciplines.<\/p>\n

Dr. Alla Rosca of the Political Science department completed the part-time faculty support program and is now CAT+FD certified! In addition to contributing greatly to our monthly meetings, Dr. Rosca also participated in the CAT+FD Faculty Writing Group. Dr. Rosca teaches quantitative analysis and research methods in Poli-Sci, serves on the board of the World Affairs Council, and has authored three books including her most recent, on the topic of democratic transitions, as well as over 60 academic articles. She is one of many powerhouse part-time teachers at Xavier and we are fortunate to have her in our teaching ranks.<\/p>\n

A special shout out goes to Professor Christopher Hatten, maker-space and robotics teacher in XCOR, who contributed greatly to the monthly cohort. Professor Hatten stays busy between Xavier and his high-school robotics teaching, and Zoomed into our monthly meetings from the high-school. Excellent effort!<\/p>\n

The XCOR and its interdisciplinary approach to a core, liberal-arts education, at a STEM-heavy school, is a big part of what makes Xavier competitive, appealing, and relevant to students. Having teachers from the part-time ranks teaching these courses, crafted around themes of New Orleans and the Xavier Mission, speaks volumes to the expertise and versatility of this group.<\/p>\n

In the fall of 2025, we once again have a vibrant roster of part-time teachers. I've already met several at orientation and was excited to see some familiar faces as well, including some joining the group for the first time after teaching at Xavier for several years. I know these teachers will have a lot to bring to the table, and I look forward to hearing their insights on the challenges of the day.<\/p>\n

Thanks again to Dr. Rosca and Professor Hatten, and I look forward to highlighting the next outstanding Xavier part-time faculty members!<\/p>\n

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