One of the greatest challenges I have as an adjunct at 4 different institutions is ensuring that I am up to date with the current syllabi and required textbooks. Each University/College uses different methods to communicate to adjuncts and I find that I have to initiate much of the communication myself. Each term I have a least one new textbook to read before I begin teaching. Adjuncts don't seem to get much input into the selection of the textbooks. While I don't mind using the latest editions and new approaches, I find myself spending a lot of time reorganizing my lesson plans to accommodate each change. If not for the great joy I find in teaching as well as the satisfaction I enjoy while performing under pressure, I would give up this gig!