This article aims to address the fairness of promotion evaluation (appointments to the rank of full professor) process in Canadian business schools as perceived by tenured business female faculty. Our analysis is underscored by two studies with two different data collection methods (survey data analysis, policy content analysis) and driven by…

Collective bargaining and faculty governance are sometimes perceived to be in conflict. Faculty members will debate about whether a specific issue--for example, program consolidations or early college/dual enrollment (where high school students earn college credits taking high school classes taught by high school teachers)--falls under governance…

This study aimed: (a) to determine the prevalence of faculty rank among two-year colleges in the United States; (b) to identify the criteria used to determine faculty rank upon initial employment for transfer and vocational faculty; (c) to identify the criteria used to determine promotion for transfer and vocational faculty; and (d) to determine…

The criteria for teachers' climbing the career steps have been determined with the Law No. 5204, which was enacted in 2004 after long debates about making a career in the teaching profession. In the preamble of the law, it is stated that "teachers' professional and personal development should be ensured on the basis of their seniority,…

Discusses in particular the Fleischmann Commission recommendations that call for (1) Statewide bargaining on economic issues and (2) involvement of supervisory personnel in classroom instruction. (JF)

At a time when, nationally, community colleges are increasing their reliance on contingent faculty, and nonacademics are increasingly attacking the tenure system, some community colleges--like Bronx Community College, City University of New York--continue to follow the traditions of shared governance. The collective bargaining unit at CUNY that…

This report analyzes the methods used by selected school districts to protect teachers from arbitrary transfer and provide them the opportunity to be considered for promotion. Following a presentation of sample negotiation agreements, the report observes that, in most cases, promotion determination remains with management completely, and that…

The plan undermines tenure and collective bargaining. Tenure law already provides for the identification of incompetents while higher certification standards would ensure master teachers. Administraters of merit pay systems discriminate against minorities and women. The proposed evaluation process is not clear. Teachers were excluded from…

Outlines how and why the Burnham Unit Total System was established and why it has survived. The system is one of the key determinants of the career structure of school teachers. (Author/IRT)

This agreement between the County of Schenectady and the Schenectady Community College Faculty Association covers the period September 1, 1972 to August 31, 1975. Articles cover definitions; recognition; management responsibilities; dues deduction; public documents; employment policy; continuing and career appointments; consideration for…

This agreement between Niagara County Community College and the Faculty Association of Niagara County Community College covers the period September 1, 1971 to August 31, 1973. Articles of the agreement cover definitions, recognition, rights of the employer, no strike pledge, supersedure, duration of agreement; recruitment and appointment, types of…

Each institution of higher education determines its own conditions and responsibilities of professional employment based on principles of equity and due process. A faculty manual should present clearly and concisely an institution's policies and procedures related to professional employment, and all arrangements between individuals and…

The agreement reached between the Long Island University and its professional employees represented by the Collegial Federation is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: academic freedom; recognition; statutes, standards, and past practices; management rights; non-discrimination; promotion; tenure; academic year, vacations, and…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Barstow Community College District and the Barstow College Faculty Association/California Teachers Association/National Education Association is presented. This contract, covering the period from July 1988 through June 1991, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent recognition; district and…

The agreement reached between Temple University and the Temple Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: recognition; salaries; fringe benefits; workload; tenure procedures; termination of service of faculty; promotion; appointment, promotion, and termination of…