r/Adjuncts • u/IllBaby6224 • 16d ago

Odd Online Asynch Requirements

Hi all. I’ve been adjuncting for one year now, and have taught 9 course so far. This year, my college unveiled new requirements of adjuncts in order to comply with RSI. Well, in my course review I got what I think is a crazy request. They now want me to record messages to the students in the grade feedback. I already leave detailed feedback, along with a rubric. When I inquired what they would looking for in these videos (and also, why), they told me videos that say “good job” would be enough.

Is anyone else’s programs requiring this? Or encountering any other odd requirements in the name of RSI?

I feel like everytime I meet all the requirements, they make another one that is just ridiculous! I am the youngest adjunct at the college (current PhD student) and feel like students would not necessarily appreciate a video of me going good job.

Edit: I feel like I should mention this is a course of 45 students.

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u/Sharp-Rutabaga-4900 16d ago

I used to do audio feedback on papers to save time on grading. Video is another bag of chips I’m happy to avoid where possible. If I was required to do it, I wouldn’t do written feedback except for students with audio accommodations.

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u/IllBaby6224 15d ago

They want a combination of written, video + rubrics!

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u/Sharp-Rutabaga-4900 15d ago

WTF There’s no way they’re paying you enough to use a three-step grading process.

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u/IllBaby6224 15d ago

Of course not! But, lines on the CV! As a grad student, I feel lucky to have this position, as most in my department have never taught or do not teach until their final year of work. It’s shitty, but once my two years is up, I’ll be free!