Misleading data reports concerning faculty pay and benefits have resulted from several errors: missing data, misleading data, misinterpreted data, and mistakes in data. Data will be understood only if examined in the context of institutional research, which takes into account the insights of the behavioral sciences. (CT)

Since its inception, the AAUP has been concerned with improving the economic status of the professoriate. A concerted effort has been made to place an effective tool in the hands of individual faculty members by means of a comprehensive faculty salary survey. Excerpt from a report on TIAA-CREF is included. (Author/MLW)

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…

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…

AAUP's position is that the purpose of an institution's retirement plan for faculty members and administrators and its plan for their insurance benefits should be to help educators and their families withstand the financial effects of illness, old age, and death and to increase the educational effectiveness of the college and university. (MLW)

This year AAUP's Committee W continued to move forward with efforts to influence legislation and administrative regulations, particularly in such areas as pension benefits, affirmative action, and Title IX. It is the committee's judgment that the general economic crunch in higher education has affected women disproportionately. (MLW)

The 1975 edition of the Bridgewater State College faculty handbook outlines the college's policies and procedures concerning the faculty. The administration and college structure are detailed as is the faculty organization. The college's policies on faculty status are discussed including academic freedom, professional ethics, academic rank,…

On campuses around the country, part-time and temporary instructors are pushing for power, and many see unions as the most likely way to get results. At issue are salaries, benefits, terms of appointment, etc. (MLW)

The University of Iowa's 1975 faculty handbook provides a general description of the university structure; details the faculty responsibilities and policies including academic responsibility; professional ethics; responsibilities to students, colleagues, the institution, and the community; tenure, promotions, evaluations, and terminations. As a…

The current faculty handbook for the University of South Carolina contains information regarding the administrative organization; the faculty organization; regulations and policies regarding personnel including affirmative action, appointments, tenure, leaves, academic freedom, classroom procedures, and normal work schedule and responsibility;…

The All-University Faculty Information Bulletin for 1974 for the University of Minnesota describes the university; its organization and administration; the duties and privileges of the faculty; faculty personnel information; teaching policies and procedures; student services; university resources including research and study facilities,…

Western Illinois University is part of the state higher education system and as such is governed by the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities. The 1974 edition of the faculty handbook outlines the university's organization and administration within the state system and individually. Additionally, the handbook provides special…

The 1974-75 Faculty Handbook for the University of West Florida provides a description of administrative positions, the functions, policies, and procedures of the university. The document details the professional and ethical relationships of both faculty and administrative personnel; the organization of the university staff including faculty…

The current edition of the Clemson University faculty handbook details the organization and general administration of the university; the academic administration; university councils; and university committees. Policy statements are included regarding academic freedom, employment regulations, faculty ethics, appointments and promotions,…

Defines criteria used in judging success as a faculty member, including promotion and tenure, salary, professional recognition, consulting, and perquisites. Typical instructional design faculty activities such as teaching, advising, scholarly activity, funded research, service, and organizational support and development projects, are then examined…