The current situation of doctoral research staff in academe is described and the probable trends affecting them are examined. This group is comprised of university-employed Ph.D. scientists and engineers who are considered neither postdoctoral appointees (temporary trainees) nor members of the faculty and who are principally involved in research…

Twelve-month administrative salaries were surveyed in 145 universities in 47 states. All 50 states and 170 universities were contacted for information. Section one provides the ranking of salaries paid among the participating universities. Participating member institutions of the National Association of State University and Land-Grant Colleges are…

In 1991, a national survey was conducted of institutional research directors at 150 two- and four-year colleges to investigate practitioner perceptions of institutional research effectiveness and productivity. Randomly selected directors of institutional research were mailed a one-page questionnaire, requesting information about institution size…

National survey data on the current median salaries of executive, academic, administrative, external affairs, and student services officers in private, public, and two-year institutions are presented, with one-year changes noted. Median salaries of chief academic and executive officers are listed by institution type and enrollment. (MSE)