Explains the dynamics of the interaction between the English department and Freshman Writing at the University of Southern California (USC). Asserts that the ideal relationship between Freshman Writing and the English department would be an academic partnership that acknowledges their differing priorities but accommodates these differences by…

Discusses the separation of the Freshman Writing and English department at the University of Southern California (USC). Advocates reengaging the English department with first-year students and with writing. Suggests a move from amicable separation toward reunion, but a reunion defined as reengagement, not remarriage. (PRA)

Describes how chairs of English departments can help their departments prosper in economic hard times. (SR)

Argues that the crisis in the English profession is primarily an administrative one. Suggests coalition building with other disciplines is not only necessary but will be possible only if those in the English profession adopt a tolerant attitude; and the postmodernism the English profession has embraced should leave room for the perspectives of…

Details the resolution passed at the Wyoming Conference on English, calling for major professional organizations in English, especially CCCC, to take steps to correct the exploitation of English faculty members, particularly writing teachers. (JC)

Four contributors (1) discuss a rationale that would enable English departments to maintain a balance between publishing and perishing, (2) argue for the small colleges relinquishing their publish-or-perish policies, (3) examine the benefits of writing for alternative audiences, and (4) explore limitations on scholarly publishing. (AEA)

Discusses the problems of being a department head and how best to deal with them. (SRT)

Proposes practical suggestions for department chairpersons in dealing with academic deans. Adds some thoughts about the need for more serious continuing education programs at the college level. (NKA)

Offers a critique of a recent report by the Association of American Colleges, "Integrity in the College Curriculum: A Report to the Academic Community," which mainly criticizes specialization in academic disciplines. (SRT)

Examines some of the causes behind academic burnout and acknowledges that, to be solved, the problem must be recognized by faculty and administrators alike. (HOD)

Compares the structure of the headship of an English department with that of a chair, and then discusses the implementation of a chair.

Lists the 527 universities that participated in a survey and describes the faculty, the importance of a large regular full-time faculty, class size and work load, programs administered, majors and degrees granted, enrollments, growth of degree programs in English departments, outreach programs, and travel budgets in those universities. (SRT)

Summarizes methods used in establishing the English sample, characterizes English departments, and presents major findings describing institutional characteristics, character of the English faculty, enrollments, branches of English studies and degree programs administered, travel funds, faculty teaching loads, introductory writing classes, and…