Gary Locke, governor of Washington state, has proclaimed Oct. 29th to be Adjunct and Part-time Faculty Recognition Day in honor of the work of part-time faculty in our colleges.

Proclamation

WHEREAS, adjunct and part-time faculty teach close to 50% of the classes and make up 66% of the teaching faculty at our two year colleges; and

WHEREAS, the use of adjunct and part-time faculty is increasing at four year institutions; and

WHEREAS, these faculty members are highly qualified and experienced; and

WHEREAS, adjunct and part-time faculty allow institutions of higher learning great flexibility and variety in the courses they offer; and

WHEREAS, adjunct and part-time faculty bring a multitude of talents, skills and areas of expertise to their teaching; and

WHEREAS, such faculty contribute in a variety of ways to the overall success of our colleges and universities; and

WHEREAS, such faculty need to be recognized, awarded, and fully appreciated for their dedication and service to the citizens of Washington state;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim October 29, 2001 as Adjunct and Part-time Faculty Recognition Day in the state of Washington and I urge all citizens to honor the thousands of adjunct and part-time faculty who teach in every university and in every technical and community college within our state.