The author argues against the abolition of teacher tenure for several reasons: 1) no better protection for the schools or the teachers has been suggested, 2) many administrations do not provide evaluation or leadership for their staff, 3) protection for teachers is needed to assure stability to the school system as a whole, and 4) most state-wide…

Central Michigan University and Central Michigan University Faculty Association endorsed this statement on faculty reductions/reallocations, implementation and effects on individuals. The purpose of this statement is to provide guidance on the matter of retrenchments (reductions/reallocation). (MJM)

Tenure laws should be repealed or modified to encourage contractual rather than legislative protection for teachers. (Author)

The difference in the degree of academic due process which tenure provides as compared to that to which a younger person lacking tenure is entitled when his appointment is not renewed. (IR)

The court decision of the Bloomfield College case concerning dismissals and abolition of tenure is presented with an explanatory introduction. (PG)

The author feels it is incumbent on the principal to release unwanted incompetent teachers and outlines the tenure laws and dismissal criteria that serve both to protect teachers and guide administrators. (Editor/SJL)

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A PROPOSAL FOR A NEW TENURE ACT FOR TEACHERS. SEVEN UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE ACT ARE NOTED--(1) IT COVERS EVERYONE EXCEPT THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SUPERINTENDENT, (2) PROBATION IS LIMITED TO TWO NORMAL SCHOOL YEARS, (3) EACH PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE IS TO RECEIVE REGULAR EVALUATION REPORTS AND IS TO HAVE A CHANCE TO…

Recent adverse economic conditions have forced colleges and universities to fire tenured faculty members for reasons of financial exigency. The courts must define "financial exigency" to prevent abuse of the procedure by firing unwanted but tenured faculty. The search for such a definition is explored. (LBH)

Causes for the dismissal of teachers, which have traditionally been judged to be within the discretionary power of school boards, have been closely scrutinized in recent court decisions. The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has been interpreted in recent litigation concerning faculty hiring, evaluation, and…

Adequate cause for dismissal is defined and analyzed. Whether for immoral conduct, insubordination, or incompetency, an institution must be mindful of the countervailing protection of academic freedom. Dismissal must be firmly grounded upon demonstrable acts or omissions and assume reasonable procedures, incorporating peer review. Some court cases…

On April 12, 1978 the president of Lynchburg College informed Professor Landphair that her domestic situation made it impossible for the college administration to renew her appointment. A report from the AAUP's Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure is provided including procedural and substantive issues, and conclusions. (MLW)

To depict the current status of vocational education state leadership personnel in terms of policies, numbers, education, and experience, a five-part questionnaire was utilized in 31 states to: (1) determine the existence and content of professional personnel policies and their effects on the operation of state divisions of vocational education,…