Offers information and observations on six areas of legal concern in circumstances where tenure is denied and the individual decides to contest the decision. Advises making the tough decisions early in the process, following the established process, and being as clear as possible in intentions and communication. (SR)

A well-established market in prewritten research papers violates the ethical standards of every college, but it persists because selling papers is not illegal and the cost and difficulty of prosecuting a student suspected of submitting a purchased paper is prohibitive. (MSE)

Although more institutions are looking closely at their practices and policies concerning technology transfer, campus patent officials fear many have not adopted adequate measures to guard against potential ethical, legal, and financial problems in bringing technology to the marketplace. Potential for faculty conflict of interest is seen as…

The dismissal of tenured faculty member Willie Mae Gillis due to problematic relationships with students and colleagues is detailed by AAUP's Committee A. Issues discussed include validity of grounds for dismissal, dismissal procedures, governing standards, and discrimination on the basis of sex. Despite extensive procedural violations, dismissal…