This article explores the relationship between unionization and academic freedom protections for sessional faculty in Ontario universities. Specifically, we compare university policies and contract provisions with a view to determining whether unionized sessionals hired on a per-course basis have stronger academic freedom protections than their…

The number of staff members serving American higher education institutions has more than doubled in the past twenty years, as occupations in technology, development, government relations, and even athletic administration have grown as never before in the history of the academy. As the number, variety, and importance of these positions have grown,…

Author believes that one of the most valuable by-products of the collective bargaining process seems to have been the demythologizing which the university has undergone. (Author/MB)

Criteria and procedures for dismissing full-time faculty at Grays Harbor College are listed. These procedures are to be followed for faculty dismissal because of program termination or reduction, decreases in enrollment, changes in educational policy or substantial evidence of a serious shortage of funds. All phases of the reduction process are…

Presents a case study of events leading to the collective bargaining representation election at Syracuse University in an effort to describe the complex situation facing a university administration which must assess unionization impact on the institution, including the possibility that opposition to it may support the collective bargaining effort.…

Contents of the Trenton State College, New Jersey, faculty handbook include policies on academic affairs including student records, procedures and criteria for faculty appointment, tenure, and promotion, functions of standing committees, New Jersey code of ethics and travel regulations, and description of faculty organizations. (JT)

The purpose of this paper is to set forth some criticisms of faculty senates, the most common type of representation system on US campuses. Faculty senates vary a great deal but are all, in theory and practice, a type of employee council. Historically, employee councils have failed to provide effective leadership and some of their deficiencies are…

A description of the organization, operation, and methods of procedure of Winthrop College is found in the 1975 faculty handbook. Topics covered are: (1) organization and administration; (2) faculty responsibilities and relationships; (3) supportive services for instruction and research; (4) personnel policies; and (5) institutional services for…

The 1975 faculty handbook for Massachusetts Institute of Technology covers: (1) rules--including committees, educational policy, academic standards; and (2) regulations--including admissions, grades, and degree requirements. (KE)

The 1975-76 faculty handbook for Wesleyan University covers: (1) the charter; (2) college body constitution; (3) academic standards; (4) academic freedom; (5) tenure; (6) student rights; (7) academic regulations; (8) faculty benefits; (9) insurance programs; (10) sabbatical leave and leaves of absence; (11) student privileges; (12) tuition…

Garland Independent School District (Texas) has a clear-cut policy of free choice regarding union membership and has placed firm restrictions on union activities during shool hours. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld these restrictions but struck down a superintendent's claim that teachers' private communications violated district…

The content of this manual was recommended to the president of Montgomery College (Maryland) by the chairman of the Faculty Senate. Chapter I answers frequently asked questions of a personal or professional nature, e.g., contracts, student health, exams and emergency closing of the college. The other five chapters are extracted directly from the…

To help Texas college administrators prepare for the possibility of collective bargaining, the authors cite evidence of conditions in Texas that have led to faculty unionization elsewhere; review literature on the probable impact; and identify resources on ways to meet the challenge. (PP)

The 1974 Columbus College Faculty Handbook begins with an organizational chart and a listing of the duties of faculty committee membership. Sections cover: (1) major responsibilities of academic and administrative officers; (2) faculty affairs, including tenure and advisement of students; (3) business affairs; and (4) student affairs. Appendices…

The general purpose of the 1974-1977 faculty agreement reached between Central Michigan University and Central Michigan University Faculty Association is in respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the bargaining unit. Issues agreed upon include: (1) aid to collective bargaining agents; (2) grievance…