Problems and possible solutions of faculty retrenchment are examined in the light of the University of Wisconsin's experience. Two alternatives are offered: (1) reduce the number of permanent or long-term tenure commitments or (2) lay off faculty when funds are insufficient. If layoffs are the course of action, it is suggested an attempt be made…

Recent court cases involving termination of faculty due to financial exigency are summarized. Sections include an introduction, definition, a survey of recent cases, recommendations, conclusions and questions, and a bibliography. (Author/LC)

The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal district court had no authority to require a municipal employer, in violation of the seniority provisions of its collective bargaining agreement, to lay off more senior White firefighters before laying off Black firefighters. (MLW)

The importance of maintaining the moral and institutional loyalty of remaining faculty during a period of retrenchment is discussed. Areas discussed are institutional perspective, decline strategy, slack resources and priorities, program reviews and planning, and professional development. (Author/LC)

Employee redevelopment is discussed as a sound, economical investment at New Haven University. It has helped the institution avoid layoffs and terminations by providing tuition support for faculty and staff studying at other institutions. The indirect benefits to the school outweight the direct costs of released time and tuition support. (LBH)

Special attention is recommended for counseling college faculty being terminated through reduction in force procedures. Such efforts as providing a supportive environment, helping defuse resentment, helping in individual planning and goal-setting, offering financial counseling, informing of other forms of counseling available, and personalizing…

Proection of faculty employment and student enrollment at Montana State through the 1980s provides a basis for studying faculty attrition during declining enrollment. Projections indicate an average of 12 faculty members per year will have to be terminated and some tenured faculty laid off. (Author/LC)

Projected enrollment decreases in higher education are seen as raising problems for college administrators, since financial exigency may lead to faculty reductions. To avoid costly litigation, administrators must be certain that the process for a reduction in force spelled out in the collectively bargained contract is absolutely clear. (Author/MLW)