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University Business, March, 2002 by Nicole Rivard

A new Web site helps colleges and universities around the world locate and retain top-notch adjunct faculty. National Education Association statistics reveal that parttime faculty now exceed 43 percent of all U.S. post-secondary faculty; what's more, they teach 25 percent of courses--a rate that has doubled since 1970. launched last fall by Massachusetts Technology Corp., Adjunctopia.com matches skilled professionals to the growing need for teachers within their respective fields.

Judith Slisz, dean of Accelerated Degree Programs for Teikyo Post University (CT) says finding the right instructor to staff the school's sites used to take days, but with Adjunctopia, she has qualified candidtes within 24 hours. Adjunctopia currently boasts 1,500 active adjunct members. An average institution pays $3,500 for a full-access, yearly membership. Visit www.adjunctopia.com for details.

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