Adjunct Faculty are certainly an asset to universities

As I returned from vacation I recieved an email from one of my favorite adjuncts in the chemistry department stating that for health reasons he is resigning.  After retiring as a research director of a major chemical company, he came to NJIT to teach.  He taught here for 10 years.  Adjuncts bring to the university expertise and experience that faculty members don't have.  Since salaries for adjuncts are low good people from industry often don't want to teach. It is important for retirees to be active so teaching is a very good option.  Most of my expereinces with adjuncts as a librarian at NJIT have been positive.  They are certainly an asset.