Discusses implementation of an affirmative action plan from the standpoint of the personnel office, recommending centralization of the recruitment and selection process, education of the academic community, and enlistment of their involvement in rectifying their own practices. (JT)

Describes the apparent downturn in the formation of faculty bargaining units in 1973 and examines the possible causes, suggesting enabling legislation as a significant factor. (Editor)

The emergence of faculty collective bargaining in colleges and universities has brought the industrial process of arbitration into the academic arena. This article examines one institution's experience with this process. (Editor)

Reports on a study conducted to distinguish practices in collective bargaining between the faculty and the institution from practices at institutions operating without collective bargaining. (Editor)

Provides a basic outline for preparing for the collective bargaining process in higher education. (Editor)

The Equal Pay Act is applicable to university and college faculty. There should be a legally acceptable faculty compensation plan in existence to handle some of the implications of the law. (Editor)

Points out various legislation prohibiting or permitting public employees to strike and discusses the use and effectiveness of higher education employees who choose to strike. (Editor)

More than a third of the nation's college professors were found to believe that collective bargaining is the most effective way for faculty members to influence decisions on their campuses. (Editor)