Many professors and graduate students finishing their Ph.D.'s at the University of California at Berkeley scoffed at the idea of a post at a liberal-arts college. To them it was considered an acceptable choice only if none of the jobs at research universities came through. Liberal-arts colleges were viewed merely as teaching institutions and did…

In this study, the authors used expectancy theory to examine key factors that motivate business faculty to conduct research. The survey results, from 320 faculty members at 10 business schools, showed that faculty members who assign higher importance ratings to both the extrinsic and the intrinsic rewards of research exhibit higher research…

The 1972 faculty and staff handbook of Western Kentucky University contains information regarding the history of the institution, and its accreditations and professional memberships. The document details the university organization and administration; the academic organization; instructional policies and services, as well as academic services and…

In this article, the author discusses issues involving women in higher education related to the promotion and tenure process. Institutions of higher education have always had the freedom to decide who may teach, what may be taught, and how it will be taught. As a result, courts have been reluctant to become involved in academic matters. One…

The University of Iowa's 1975 faculty handbook provides a general description of the university structure; details the faculty responsibilities and policies including academic responsibility; professional ethics; responsibilities to students, colleagues, the institution, and the community; tenure, promotions, evaluations, and terminations. As a…

Full-time faculty of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico are governed by the 1975 edition of the faculty handbook. The document includes discussion of items such as: functions of the faculty; conditions of employment; teaching loads; academic freedom and responsibility; academic tenure; research, consulting, overtime teaching and project…

The 1970 edition of the faculty handbook is divided into three areas: (1) duties and privileges of the faculty; (2) financial matters and fringe benefits; and (3) academic procedures. Among the items detailed are faculty meetings; academic council; academic freedom; tenure; teaching load; faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom; appointment…

The Salisbury State College's faculty handbook details the college's history and organization; personnel, academic and administrative policies and procedures; and the college services available to the faculty. (JMF)

The 1974 edition of the Tulane University faculty handbook details the university organization and the functions and responsibilities of the various bodies within that organization; and the physical facilities on campus. Of direct concern to the faculty are the university policies regarding academic freedom, tenure, and faculty responsibilities;…