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The Society of Certified Adjunct Faculty Educators (SoCAFE) represents the “A-list” among adjunct faculty. In short, the Certified Adjunct Faculty Educator (C.A.F.E.) certification process is a mechanism to differentiate and designate the top 10-15% of adjunct faculty. Do you have what it takes to be a C.A.F.E.?
Take this test to find out.
Answer “Yes” or “No” to each of the following questions.
When finished, total the number of "yes"’ responses.
1. Is teaching at the college level the realization of a long-term personal goal?
2. Does sharing your knowledge with the next generation create professional pride and a sense of excitement for you?
3. Do you learn as much from your students as they learn from you?
4. Do you seek out knowledge and experiences that will improve your skills as a teacher?
5. Do you run out of class time before you run out of content?
6. While keeping yourself up-to-date in your field, do you find yourself making mental notes to share particular stories, articles, or ideas with your students?
7. During social affairs do you find yourself gravitating to conversations involving education or teaching?
8. Do you set high levels of expectations for all your students all the time?
9. Do you see “untapped potential” in your students and consistently challenge them to go beyond their self-imposed limits?
10. Do you reserve a grade of “A” for students who truly perform at an exceptional level?
Score
# of “Yes” responses:
0 — 6: Consider an Associate Membership in SoCAFE.
7 —10: Congratulations! You are the ideal candidate to become a Certified Adjunct Faculty Educator. Start by becoming a Certificate Member.
Join SoCAFE Today!
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