Tenure and promotion guidelines from 24 postsecondary institutions with industrial education programs were reviewed to identify common practices and differences. Review and synthesis of the guidelines resulted in a generic description of the process to which most of the reviewed programs subscribed. (JOW)

Describes how formal written contracts for senior school board officials in Canada can successfully address four potential problem areas: tenure, compensation, performance, and growth. Reports some of the results of the Canadian Association of School Administrators' 1979 survey on contracts for superintendents. (SB)

Describes a study that explored the backgrounds of small college library directors to determine the presence of doctorate degrees, considering gender and tenure in addition to size of the library, the college, and the library staff. Considers the value of the doctorate, particularly its future among female directors. (Author/LRW)

The sharing of authority after collective bargaining is initiated in higher education institutions is addressed. Seven issues at the center of power struggle within organized institutions are looked at: long-range planning, retrenchment, promotion, appointment, nonrenewal, tenure, and management rights. An analysis of two-thirds of the bargaining…

Information on the age and tenure status of instructional and research employees in Missouri higher education institutions for 1978-79 is summarized, including employees who devoted at least 50 percent of their time to instruction, research, or a combination of the two activities. Information in three topical areas considered important to…

A rationale, background information, fundamental theory, and implementation strategies are presented for a staff development model focused around a Teaching Center and designed to include part-time as well as full-time instructors. Limited financial resources and resultant demands for cost-effectiveness are first discussed, demonstrating the…