When the Model Work Standards were first crafted more than two decades ago, they were built on the premise that quality child care jobs are the cornerstone of high-quality services for children and families. The intent of these standards is to make it possible for those who choose teaching young children as a career to reasonably and responsibly…

Board policy provides that in the fall of every even-numbered year, the Chancellor's Office shall compile a System report on faculty workloads at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. Faculty workload is collected from the campuses in two parts: (1) in-class instructional data originating from workload databases and validated…

Board policy provides that in the fall of every even-numbered year, the Chancellor's Office shall compile a System report on faculty workloads at NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education) institutions. Faculty workload is collected from the institutions in two parts: (1) in-class instructional data originating from workload databases and validated…

Faculty workload can be separated into two distinct areas: instructional workload (i.e. in-class workload) and out-of-classroom activities. This indicates that at the universities, the state college, and the community colleges the role of full-time faculty extends well beyond classroom instruction. To varying degrees, faculty workload is impacted…

The 1975 faculty handbook for Drew University covers: (1) academic calendar; (2) academic standards; (3) attendance; (4) convocations; (5) course examinations; (6) departments; (7) special programs; (8) faculty organizations; (9) leaves of absence; (10) degree requirements; and (11) registration. (Author/KE)

Describes the historical use and current status of part-time faculty in community colleges. Examines problems related to part-time faculty salaries, limited participation in curriculum and governance, noninstructional obligations, institutional commitment, and academic quality. Suggests addressing these problems through increased pay and benefits,…

This document outlines the point-based faculty assignment classification system in effect at Whatcom Community College (Washington). The purpose of the point system is to provide an equitable and flexible means of compensating faculty members based on a system of assigning quantitative values to tasks. Teaching, which includes classroom…

Policies and procedures covering graduate teaching assistants (TAs) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are presented. A TA's duties may include classroom teaching under the direction of a faculty member, assisting in teaching classes, discussion groups, problem-solving sessions or laboratories, assisting in planning courses and developing…

A survey concerning released time for faculty was conducted of all the community colleges in Maryland, Mount Vernon College in Washington, D. C., and Northern Virginia Community College. Practices concerning the following types of released time were investigated: department or division chairman; curriculum development; curriculum coordinator;…

This Massachusetts Senate committee study examined the current policies and procedures used by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMA) to monitor, manage, and report on the activities of its faculty, in particular its faculty workload. The study had originally intended to analyze faculty workload in terms of instruction (teaching),…

This circular reports the results of a national survey designed to determine the extent to which duty-free lunch periods are provided for elementary teachers in all of the 503 school systems enrolling more than 12,000 students. The noon-hour procedures used by the 437 responding school systems are reported by enrollment stratum and by geographical…

This short book examines the role of the college professor and offers ethical guidelines for teaching, scholarship, and personnel duties. The chapters contain essays which focus primarily on common sense clarification of the obligations and responsibilities of college faculty members. Chapters are liberally illustrated with stories and examples…

The Faculty handbook for Hollins College outlines the college's policy on academic freedom. Additionally the document discusses the organization of the faculty and governance, promotions and tenure; faculty responsibilities; faculty research and professional activities; retirement plan, insurance and tuition; major academic regulations; and…

The 1975-76 Boise State University faculty handbook is a guide and a reference manual to faculty members regarding both State Board policies and institutional procedures. The faculty handbook contains State Board policies related to faculty employment, promotion, and retention, plus Boise State policies and procedures related to the same topics.…

The administration and faculty of Elizabethtown College are governed by the 1974 edition of the faculty handbook which outlines the college's purpose and its affiliation with the Church of the Brethern. Among the areas detailed are campus government; policies and procedures covering the faculty, agreement between the professional community of the…