This monograph provides a portrait of non-tenure-track faculty, describes studies of their experiences, and proposes plans of action. Much of the research, particularly early on, tried to provide a picture and description of this faculty that have been largely invisible for years. Therefore, "Portrait of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty" focuses on the…

This brief report surveys the various ways in which institutions of higher learning compensate supplemental faculty workload. The survey, which achieved a 91 percent response rate, was conducted of 42 universities enrolling over 18,000 students. The survey asked about the length of academic terms and the methods used to write faculty supplemental…

A survey of 42 universities with enrollments of more than 18,000 students investigated faculty compensation practices for teaching beyond the regular academic contract, including academic schedule, length of academic term, use of faculty for overload teaching appointments, and methods of determining compensation for supplemental contracts. (MSE)

Six principal factors appear crucial to the successful operation and management of university-industry research agreements: (1) leadership; (2) understanding of cultural differences; (3) organizational structure; (4) legal issues, institutional policies, and contractual mechanisms; (5) capacity and resources; and (6) faculty workload. Balancing…

An analysis is provided of the status of collective bargaining in Illinois community colleges in 1983-84. Chapter 1 provides introductory material on: the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (H.B. 1530), a comprehensive collective bargaining law; the value of an examination of collective bargaining prior to the implementation of the law; and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees and the Keene State College Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association, for the period July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1991 is presented. Twenty-five articles cover the following: recognition; definitions; management rights;…

A survey of 429 pharmacy school faculty found significant differences in level of burnout in relation to gender, age, academic rank, tenure status, length of contract, administrative/nonadministrative position, salary, major work activity, professional association activity, hours worked per week, and marital status. No influence of discipline,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Kent State University and the Kent State chapter of the American Association of University Professors is presented. Detailed are policies under the following 14 articles: recognition and dues deduction; management rights; governance (faculty participation at several levels); grievances and appeals…

The agreement between Monmouth College and the Faculty Association of Monmouth College, a chapter of the American Association of University Professors, for three academic years beginning July 1, 1988, is presented. In 19 articles the following topics are covered: recognition; academic rank; equal employment, affirmative action, non-discrimination;…

This document details the collective bargaining agreement between Hofstra University and the Hofstra Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for the period September 1, 1988 to August 31, 1991. It presents the following 23 articles: list of definitions; recognition of AAUP; faculty statutes and policy series; general…

This is the agreement between the University of Nebraska at Omaha Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) for the academic years 1989-1991. Five articles detail the following topics: (1)definition of terms; (2) recognition and description of the…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), for the period September 1, 1989 through August 31, 1992 is presented. The document covers the following topics in 39 articles under the following categories: (1) "Basic…

This document presents the agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the Professional Staff Congress of the City University of New York (PSCCUNY) which represents the interests of the CUNY faculty. The agreement, covering the period September 1, 1987 through August 31, 1990, details the following 42 articles: recognition;…

This document presents the 1988-91 agreement between Oakland University (Michigan) and the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The following 32 articles are detailed: definitions; recognition; work of the bargaining unit; academic titles; association rights; University management; faculty employment,…

This document presents the agreement between Central State University and the Central State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for the period September 1, 1988-August 31, 1991. The contract details the following 48 articles: agreement; agreement construction; recognition of the bargaining unit; AAUP…