The University of Delaware CT Caucus: Grassroots Collective to Foster Institutional Change
Over the past nine years, University of Delaware's continuing-track faculty (CTF) have accounted for steadily increasing share of total faculty, from 19% in 2015 to 26% in 2023. CTF serve in roles primarily focused on teaching or service. This case study begins with an overview of the University of Delaware’s faculty model for CTF, which offers supportive working conditions for VITAL faculty, including contracts and benefits that offer job stability, promotion opportunities with clear standards for promotion, inclusion in shared governance, and flexible workloads.