Using National Center for Education Statistics and American Association of University Professors data, this paper studies faculty substitution trends at four types of colleges. Findings indicate that price-related substitution exists in all types regardless of mission. Boosting lower rank salaries would not appreciably alter employment at these…

This report details the second stage of a study of the perceived relative importance of research and undergraduate teaching at American colleges and universities. Phase II of the study was conducted from 1992 to 1994; this phase extended the survey from 49 research and doctoral institutions to 187 four-year institutions. Two key items reported in…

Drawing from personal experience with a bitter and prolonged labor dispute between the administration and faculty union of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, this paper offers observations about the factors acting as barriers to individuals taking responsibility for an institution's well-being. After outlining the problems that…

This publication summarizes the proceedings of a conference of college and university policymakers convened to develop strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of minority faculty in Colorado institutions of higher education. Following an executive summary the first section presents information on the status of minorities in Colorado…

The study describes a college which has achieved financial comfort and stability. The focus is on how campus members learn about the institution's financial condition and their attitudes toward the institution's resource strategies. Special attention is given to the views of persons outside the top administrative circle. The college, which has…

A comparison is presented of the faculty development activities currently being conducted in colleges with staff development activities in business. Following introductory information, section I reviews the similarities and differences between the organizational characteristics of community colleges and of corporations, and their similar needs for…

Argues that the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges' statement on governance calls for more centralized authority, rejecting both the principles and the practice of shared governance and diminishing the role of faculty. Suggests that the association revise its statement to include a better understanding of how academe…

Argues that faculty self-government in higher education is inimical to the public interest, since most of the reforms needed in higher education--higher admission and retention standards, stricter personnel policies, and faculty accountability--adversely affect professional self-interest. Peer review in elementary and secondary education is also…

If trustees tried to abolish tenure, the resulting conflict would overwhelm intended gains. A more productive approach is to examine how trustees can work with administrators and faculty to make tenure policies and practices work for the institution. The governing board's role differs from that of faculty and administration. (Author/MSE)

This paper assesses public and private, four-year college or university faculty satisfaction in the context of the complexity of satisfaction and the importance of the interaction between faculty professional values or expectations and institutional values. Satisfaction is defined as the extent to which faculty perceive that the institution…

This paper argues that the rapid influx of information technology into society requires a change in university administration from the current political system to a computer based management system for higher productivity. The paper describes the dysfunctional nature of the political system of management in its lack of full accountability. The…

Papers from the 17th Annual Conference present observations and analysis of how the power equation has, or has not, been altered by the introduction of faculty and support staff unionism. The first section on power relationships between professors and senates contains: "The Academic as Political Man or Woman" (Seymour Lipset); "Governance: Senates…

This study examines faculty perceptions of how their institutions are governed. Data were drawn from the Carnegie Foundation International Survey of the Academic Profession; the Carnegie Survey gathered demographic data as well as information about the work patterns, career progression, attitudes and values of the professoriate in higher learning…

This paper outlines strategies for achieving effective collegial relationships between local academic senates and faculty collective bargaining agents in California community colleges. Following introductory materials, eight principles of collaborative agreements are presented related to roles of key participants and decision-making processes. The…

A study was done of State University of New York (SUNY) faculty workloads in relation to administration efforts to deploy faculty in efficient and effective ways. Also evaluated were methods for ensuring that faculty are productive and minimum class enrollments. The study was conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing…