The decentralized approach to academic personnel management involving department heads, college deans, and the vice-president for academic affairs is strongly rooted in tradition. Current research suggests that decisions concerning hiring, promotion, non-renewal, and dismissal of faculty members are no longer the sole province of the department,…

The authors describe multiple approaches to the problem of definition, stratification, and personnel policy applicable to the professional, non-faculty work force found in most American universities. (Editor)

This speech was delivered before the College and University Personnel Association's National Seminar in 1974. The speaker claims that a sense of community can help people enjoy their jobs. (Editor/PG)

Greater attention has been focused on the role that employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual savings must play in ensuring retirement income security. Alternative tax retirement planning opportunities currently available to college personnel are explored. (MLW)

A well-planned and well-executed management development program can lead to a more effective institution, to improved morale among employees, and to increased potential for employee promotability. However, a good program will never be a satisfactory substitute for the selection of good employees. (MLW)

Colleges and universities have begun creating a structured employment environment for their professional staff. Questions of the adequacy of grievance procedures, job security, staff reduction, appropriate notice periods, length of probationary status, etc. are being studied. Two approaches are described: the University of Iowa and the University…

Provides a basic outline for preparing for the collective bargaining process in higher education. (Editor)

It has been argued that by varying the duration and dollar amount of salary increases, positive behavior can be induced. By using this concept properly, a college can expend the normal amount generally used in its salary budget and receive a greater return for the money than if across-the-board general increases are given. (MLW)

The structure of collective bargaining in public higher education reflects closely the way the state and the administration of the various institutions are related to each other. (Editor)

Discusses how the women's movement on campus and campus collective bargaining can interrelate by giving women a new weapon to use in their struggle to end discrimination on campus. (Author/PG)

Three types of structures used in university systems to permit faculty and staff to take advantage of voluntary Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs are discussed. An innovative system at the University of Nevada is described. (MLW)

The Equal Pay Act is applicable to university and college faculty. There should be a legally acceptable faculty compensation plan in existence to handle some of the implications of the law. (Editor)