The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bylaws contain governance history, policies and procedures for managing the organization, and information to conduct AAUW's affairs. The 2013 bylaws are divided into the following articles: (1) Name and Office; (2) Purpose; (3) Use of Name; (4) Membership and Dues; (5) Nominations and Elections;…

Discusses the procedural hurdles involved in Title VII suits against academic institutions and possible litigation strategies. Gives particular attention to class action suits. Available from Wm. W. Gaunt & Sons, Inc., 3011 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 33510. (IRT)

Reviews a tenure case involving a visiting female assistant professor at the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business. Up for early tenure review, she was rejected due to personality differences (an unstated tenure criterion). She lost in the courts, which increasingly disdain individual collegiality and First Amendment claims. (MLH)

Argues that enforcement of Title VII in academic institutions has been hampered by protection of the confidentiality of the peer review process, and that in a Title VII case it is important to expose the substance of the peer-review process because such evidence may provide a manifestation of biases in the litigated employment decision. (MLF)

Examines the relationship between the tenure system and affirmative action gains in higher education during a time of retrenchment. Compares the situation with that in industry during the recession of the 1970s, when layoffs caused clashes over the relative importance of seniority provisions and minorities' employment gains. (Author/MLF)

Traces the history of laws and litigation concerning pay equity issues, also referred to as wage equity and comparable worth. Suggests that universities and colleges identify possible problems and take voluntary corrective measures before pay-equity problems arise. (MLF)

Two sex discrimination cases recently decided by federal courts in Alabama serve as a warning to small school districts that they must adopt more formalized employment procedures and make certain that the administrators implement the policies faithfully, procedurally and in spirit. (MLF)

Legal arguments are summarized concerning the case of Professor James A. Dinnan, whose refusal to reveal his vote on a tenure review committee led to his jailing. The author argues that the case illustrates the need to reassess tenuring patterns that foster institutional discrimination, rather than an assault on academic freedom. (PP)

In response to several court decisions of the 1970s, Congress enacted an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This amendment, Public Law 95-555 (entitled "Pregnancy Sex Discrimination, Prohibition"), states that discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes…

Offers a preliminary assessment of the effects of the "Penn" decision, focusing on the impact of the case in discrimination claims by unsuccessful candidates for tenure and the defense of academic freedom. Urges the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to make some preliminary judgments before issuing subpoenas for confidential…

This chapter examines statutory and case law concerning sexual harassment in employment and education practices, recommends policies for prevention, and suggests strategies to resolve complaints. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the principal federal legislation granting protection from employment discrimination; it is enforced by the…

Reference materials for the educator who has an employment-related grievance are presented. Basic principles and rights of employment and general procedures for filing a grievance both within and outside an employing institution are examined. The procedures apply for educators at the K-12 level, in higher education, and in social service agencies.…

These legal documents and discussions represent a variety of litigations concerning state statutes and federal regulations. Part A, "Preventing a Law Suit," offers suggestions for avoiding employee termination lawsuits and presents documents for teacher evaluation and for teacher termination and grievance hearings. "New and Emerging…