IL HR0596

Urges adjunct and part-time instructors in Illinois higher education institutions be treated with the same respect, recognition, value, and standards as full-time instructors.

Affirms that adjuncts with equivalent credentials are underpaid to perform the same teaching work, including teaching a majority of courses while meeting identical standards.

States that adjuncts currently lack equitable compensation, have no access to health benefits, and lack full pension reporting and accountability.

Pledges to seek solutions including legislated salary parity, mandated health benefits access, and full pension reporting for part-time and adjunct Illinois public teachers, librarians, counselors, and educational support personnel.

Asserts that student learning is negatively impacted by inequities in the current higher education employment system.