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Dalrymple, Prudence; Varlejs, Jana – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1995
In 1978, 1983, and 1988, the publications of library and information science faculty were counted, categorized by content, and analyzed by rank and sex, per capita publication rates, and proportion of library science and information science literature. Findings show gains in productivity, higher rates by men, and integration of the sciences.…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Faculty Publishing

Murphy, Penelope S. – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1995
A study of faculty published research output in Australia's university system in 1991 resulted in national benchmarks of faculty publications productivity (number of publications per 10 equivalent academic staff members), for each of 13 publication types, for the highest performing institution, and the highest performing units within any…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Departments

Pettigrew, Karen E.; Nicholls, Paul T. – Library and Information Science Research, 1994
Analysis of publication records of 607 North American library and information science (LIS) school faculty shows that publication productivity is higher in LIS schools with a Ph.D. program than in those without; Carnegie Research Universities I schools publish more; and Ph.D. institutions have a greater output of refereed articles than master's…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Programs, Faculty Publishing, Graduate School Faculty

Billard, Lynne – Thought and Action, 1994
Analysis of the progress of women college faculty looks at trends in awarding of doctorates, academic employment patterns, promotion and tenure, academic rank and discipline, salaries, and publishing. Some comparisons are made with statistics on men faculty. Special issues in performance and evaluation that affect salary and rank are considered.…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Degrees
Zheng, Henry Y.; Stewart, Alice A. – 2000
This study explores data envelopment analysis (DEA) as a tool for assessing and benchmarking the performance of public research universities. Using of national databases such as those conducted by the National Science Foundation and the National Center for Education Statistics, DEA analysis was conducted of the research and instructional outcomes…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Analysis, Educational Quality
Astin, Alexander W.; And Others – 1991
This report summarizes the highlights and presents statistical data (two-thirds of the report) from a national survey of 35,478 full-time college and university faculty members at 392 two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities, carried out in the fall and winter of 1989-90. The 200-question survey focused heavily on how faculty members…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content)