The history of professional development leave for librarians in the Florida State University System was examined, and an inventory was made of all leaves taken in the state's nine universities. The state's leave policy was judged to be generous when compared to the policies of other libraries in the nation. The leaves were examined for their…

Estimates a fixed-effects model of pay determination for five Ph.D.-granting departments of economics in large midwestern state universities. Departments' reward structures vary widely. Second sabbatical leaves are associated with higher pay. In estimating rewards for research, returns to quality overwhelm returns to quantity at four universities.…

An evaluation of the instructional development program at the University of North Dakota (UND) over the first 2 years, and 1981-1982 (second year) expenditure data, are presented. The program, which provides resources for improved instruction and professional development of UND faculty members as teachers, involves direct service, grants, and…

The Council for Postsecondary Education in Washington is required to collect and report information necessary to determine compliance with the law regarding professional leave activity in two- and four-year institutions (RCW 28B.10.650). Various sections of the law deal with the purposes of professional leaves; stipulate that remuneration shall…

Information is presented on policies and administration of professional leave activity in the public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in Washington State. The survey of a sample of 1979-81 leaves sought information on selection criteria, purposes, and evaluation of accomplishments. Questions provided data on the following:…

The personnel policies and procedures for academic personnel section of the California State University, Northridge administrative manual for 1975-76 contains information on general employee responsibilities, employee privileges and benefits, and faculty duties and responsibilities. The document also details the personnel responsibilities of the…

The general organization and functioning of the institution is reviewed in this 1972 handbook, along with various rules, procedures, and conventions. Some parts quote those formulations that have the effect of law throughout the university, such as bylaws and various policy statements formally adopted by the Board of Trustees, and rules…

The first volume of this three-part report summarizes the findings of a 9-month study to describe faculty development at all three segments of California public higher education: the University of California, California State University, and the California Community Colleges. Following introductory sections on the background of the study, this…

The second volume of this three-part report presents the findings of a study of faculty development programs in the three segments of California public higher education: the University of California, California State University, and the California Community Colleges. This volume is comprised of the following sections: study background and purpose;…

The collective bargaining agreement between Portland State University and Portland State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period July 1, 1985-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and unit recognition of AAUP, AAUP rights, exchange of information,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Wayne State University and the Wayne State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors covering the period August 1, 1986-July 31, 1988 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: personnel classification, union rights and privileges, administration rights, deduction…

The collective bargaining agreement between Wayne State University and the Wayne State University Chapter of AAUP covering the period August 1, 1983-July 31, 1986 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: personnel classification, administration rights, union rights, union privileges, deduction of union dues and fees,…

The collective bargaining agreement between University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii for the period 1987-1989 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, outside employment, exemption from tuition, duty period, paid and unpaid leaves of absence, sabbatical leaves,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Pittsburg State University and Pittsburg State University/Kansas National Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association, covering the period May 19, 1989 to June 30, 1990 is presented. The contract covers the following items: recognition; equal opportunity; salaries…

The third volume of this three-part report provides additional information concerning a study of faculty development in the three segments of California public higher education: the University of California, California State University, and the California Community Colleges. Section I of this volume presents study findings and background material…