Four studies concerning the impact on students and faculty of individualized baccalaureate programs at the General College of the University of Minnesota were conducted. These studies concerned faculty perceptions of the individualized degree program; consequences of the program on faculty advising, activities, and academic load; reactions of…

This monograph explores the concept and practice of college and university outreach through faculty professional service, in which faculty help both meet societal needs and fulfill their institution's mission through work based on their scholarly expertise. It points out that professional service by faculty can become a source of innovation and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Tacoma Community College Federation of Teachers and Tacoma Community College, District XXII is presented. This contract, covering the period from September 1, 1988 to June 30, 1990, deals with the following topics: the purpose, definitions, and conditions of the agreement; union rights and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Whatcom Community College District No. 21 and the Whatcom Community College Federation of Teachers is presented. This contract, covering the period from September 1, 1989 through August 31, 1991, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent recognition; board-union…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Community College District No. 516, State of Illinois, and the Waubonsee Community College Faculty Federation Local #2065 is presented. This contract, covering the period from June 10, 1988 through June 11, 1990, deals with the following topics: Federation recognition and definitions;…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Illinois Community College District No. 519 and the Highland Community College Faculty Senate is presented. This contract, covering the period from August 20, 1988 through August 20, 1991, deals with the following topics: definitions and Senate recognition; Senate-Board…

This contract between Curry College and the Curry College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period 1987-1990, consists of the following articles: recognition of agent; definitions; academic freedom; no discrimination; exchange of information; agent's rights; agency shop; payroll deduction; health and…

This report from the Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE) provides a profile of the characteristics, qualifications, work experiences, and career plans of teachers with fewer than 3 years of experience. Findings indicate: (1) beginning teachers were more likely to work in suburban systems (50 percent); (2) the majority do not…

A number of common and essentially economic issues facing British universities are identified, and economic theory is applied to understanding and resolving them. They include demand for university education; foreign students; cost-effective operation; efficiency; optimum institutional size; academic and administrative staff utilization; school…

A survey of 429 pharmacy school faculty found significant differences in level of burnout in relation to gender, age, academic rank, tenure status, length of contract, administrative/nonadministrative position, salary, major work activity, professional association activity, hours worked per week, and marital status. No influence of discipline,…

This report presents seven articles on current issues in higher education and a separate faculty salary report for 1997-98. Articles on the status of the profession are: (1) "Faculty Salaries, 1997-98" (John B. Lee and Robert Harmon); (2) "Workload and Productivity in an Era of Performance Measure" (Henry Lee Allen); (3)…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII and the Bellevue Community College Association of Higher Education is presented. This contract, covering the period from September 1, 1989 to August 31, 1991, deals with the following topics: definitions; board recognition of the Association;…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 16 and the Yakima Valley College Federation of Teachers (YVCFT) is presented. This contract, covering the period from January 1, 1990 to June 30, 1992, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent recognition; recognition of rights and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Peralta Community College District and the Peralta Community College Federation of Teachers (PCCFT) is presented. This contract, which applies to College of Alameda, and Feather River, Laney, Merritt, and Vista Colleges, covers the period from July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991. Contract provisions…

The collective bargaining agreement between Kent State University and the Kent State chapter of the American Association of University Professors is presented. Detailed are policies under the following 14 articles: recognition and dues deduction; management rights; governance (faculty participation at several levels); grievances and appeals…