Appraisals of developments at the American Association of University Professors censured institutions for the year preceding March 1, 1975 are presented. Forty-two institutions are reported. (PG)

The administration of Lehigh University acted improperly in denying further appointment to Mrs. Margerite B. Gravez, after she had served appreciably in excess of the maximun probationary period permitted. (Author/PG)

Presents the AAUP's recommended institutional regulation for termination of an appointment based on factors beyond the affected individual's control. (Author/PG)

Discusses the case at the Polytechnic Institute of New York concerning the termination of Stuart R. McLeod's position on the faculty. (PG)

Sets forth a plan for alleviating unadministered approaches to salary administration in higher education. (Author)

Full text of correspondence: President Van Alstyne of American Association of University Professors (AAUP) to the Secretary of Labor in support of equal monthly retirement benefits for men and women faculty and resulting correspondence between Van Alstyne and the Chairman of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association--College Retirement…

Surveys the legal principles reflected in the National Labor Relations Act applicable to private institutions and sets forth specific instances in which general public employment legislation may be tailored so as to suit the interests of higher education institutions. (Author/PG)

The academic year 1973-74 is examined in terms of faculty compensation and inflation. Extensive graphs and tables related to the text are included. (PG)

At the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, 11 faculty members and 3 administrators were fired after a public press conference in which they were highly critical of the administration. A year earlier the institution's Board of Regents had revoked the college's tenure policy. (PG)

The action by the administration of Elmira College to remove Dr. Jerald Neilsen from his teaching and other faculty responsibilities for the duration of his appointment constituted a summary dismissal, in disregard of the provisions for academic due process. (Author/PG)

A member of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Committee A presents interpretive discussion of the Committee's 1975 revision of the AAUP "Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom and Tenure," Section 4 on Termination of Faculty Appointments Because of Financial Exigency, Discontinuance of a Program…

Discusses the 1972 policy of the Virginia Community College System that removed faculty tenure except for those who already possessed tenure or had been recommended for tenure. (PG)

Discusses the case of Professor Ehlen at Concordia Seminary in Missouri who was denied reappointment and dismissed in February 1974 for reasons concerning his interpretation of passages from the Old Testament. (Author/PG)

The administration of Houston Baptist University, while proceeding in accordance with its interpretation of institutional policy, terminated the appointment of Dr. Talley, who had served in excess of the probation period at the time he was notified of the action. The administration acted without specific cause and without demonstrating cause.…

Contains the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Revision of Regulation 4 of "Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom and Tenure," originally published in 1968 based on the 1940 "Statement of Principles." This October 1975 revision follows the earlier revision published in November 1974. (JT)