The first article in this three-part series (Christian Higher Education 5(3) 2006: 279-293) introduced the topic of tenure in American evangelical Christian colleges and universities. This article presents the findings from a study designed to ascertain the tenure policies and practices of member institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges…

This governance constitution of the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham was approved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine on February 27, 1974. Covered are: (1) academic actions; (2) meetings; (3) organization and administration; (4) the faculty of graduate studies; (5) the graduate council; (6) new academic organizations; (7)…

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)

This document presents the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, consisting of the faculty of the University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Community Colleges. Twenty-one articles comprise this contract and cover the…

Methodology and findings are reported for a study conducted to determine the need for change in the faculty tenure system at Norwich University (NU). The report first presents background information concerning NU and reviews the literature on tenure. Study procedures are then outlined: an analysis of NU tenure regulations as revealed in committee…

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 nature and status of collective bargaining by faculty in colleges and universities in both the United States and Canada are reviewed. The growth patterns for collective negotiation in both countries and the causal factors for faculty unions are contrasted. The use of collective bargaining in higher education raises issues, including the…

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…

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 1974/75 edition of the faculty handbook provides the University of Nevada, Reno faculty with a source of general information about the university and its services, faculty personnel policies, and general faculty-student relationships. Chapters cover: (1) organization of the university; (2) faculty personnel policies; (3) instructor and other…

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…

Concerned primarily with policies, procedures, regulations, channels of communication, and benefits for the faculty, the 1974 faculty handbook of the University of South Alabama discusses: (1) organization and administration; (2) colleges, divisions, departments, and programs; (3) university facilities and services; (4) student-related…

So that all members of the Plymouth State College professional staff will be acquainted with college organizations, policies, and procedures and the individual's duties, rights, and responsibilities as an employee of the University of New Hampshire, this faculty handbook's coverage includes: (1) administrative organization; (2) instructional…

The policies and practices of Marietta College which are of greatest interest to members of the teaching faculty are contained in the 1973 edition of the faculty handbook and faculty bylaws. The handbook section of the document outlines items including objectives of the college; academic freedom; faculty qualifications; appointment procedures;…

Throughout the past decade, there have been increasing demands by American academic librarians for full faculty status, participation in management, and unionization. To determine if these demands have caused changes, a survey was made of the personnel organization schemes at the libraries of five major universities--Texas A&M, Harvard,…