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,…

This research was comprised of a case study conducted at Grand View University to determine faculty perceptions and perspectives of outcomes related to a Title III grant-funded, professional development program. The conceptual framework for the study was based on a systematic process called the logic model (W. K. Kellogg Foundation, 2004). A…

This article examines why many career ladder proposals are opposed by teachers, and outlines a framework for career development that could be supported by both teachers and administrators. This framework emphasizes the expansion of teachers' decision-making skills, not the delineation of jobs. (MT)

Longitudinally investigated the socialization, promotion, and tenure experiences of tenure-track Holmes Scholars, examining the entrance of older, second career minority scholars into a changing profession. Data from site visits, surveys, and interviews suggest that elements of the Holmes Scholarship Network enhance research productivity and…

As technical communication is a young academic discipline, evaluating technical communication faculty for promotion, tenure, and merit purposes requires special awareness and care. To determine reasonable expectations of faculty achievement, a study documented the range, types, and frequency of activities of 12 professors and 12 associate…

Using a questionnaire designed to elicit information on factors relating to career enhancement, 438 faculty members of departments of psychology in the southeastern United States were questioned concerning: major area of expertise; rank; tenure status; teaching load; opportunities for summer teaching; general tenure requirements; relationship of…

The collective bargaining agreement between the board of trustees and the Delaware State College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period 1986 to 1990 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions; recognition of unit; non-discrimination; rights and privileges (professional dues…

This is the agreement between the University of Nebraska at Omaha Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) for the academic years 1989-1991. Five articles detail the following topics: (1)definition of terms; (2) recognition and description of the…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), for the period September 1, 1989 through August 31, 1992 is presented. The document covers the following topics in 39 articles under the following categories: (1) "Basic…

This document presents the agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the Professional Staff Congress of the City University of New York (PSCCUNY) which represents the interests of the CUNY faculty. The agreement, covering the period September 1, 1987 through August 31, 1990, details the following 42 articles: recognition;…

This document presents the agreement between Temple University and the Temple Chapter of the American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers (AAUP/AFT) for the period July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1990. The text of the agreement covers the following 28 articles: recognition; definitions; no discrimination; affirmative…

This document presents the 1988-91 agreement between Oakland University (Michigan) and the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The following 32 articles are detailed: definitions; recognition; work of the bargaining unit; academic titles; association rights; University management; faculty employment,…

This document presents the agreement between Central State University and the Central State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for the period September 1, 1988-August 31, 1991. The contract details the following 48 articles: agreement; agreement construction; recognition of the bargaining unit; AAUP…

This document presents the agreement between Rider College (New Jersey) and the Rider College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors for 1988 through 1991. It covers the following 35 articles: recognition of unit; non-discrimination; affirmative action; academic freedom; Association privileges; definition of ranks;…