Argues that enforcement of Title VII in academic institutions has been hampered by protection of the confidentiality of the peer review process, and that in a Title VII case it is important to expose the substance of the peer-review process because such evidence may provide a manifestation of biases in the litigated employment decision. (MLF)

The extension of Title VII to college faculty provided a mechanism for relief in cases where faculty were denied reappointment, promotion, or tenure for reasons unrelated to their job performance. The standards of review in Title VII cases and the court's role in academic Title VII cases are discussed. (MLW)