The purpose of this exploratory study was to survey the distribution of workloads of library school faculty members in the areas of teaching, research and study, and service. It was carried out in connection with a university-wide study conducted at the University of Oregon. (2 references) (SJ)

Examines Ernest Boyer's 1990 Carnegie report, "Scholarship Reconsidered," as a "tipping point"--a critical turning point in what is fundamentally valued and rewarded in the scholarly work of faculty members. Gives special attention to the scholarship of teaching and the scholarship of engagement. (EV)

Describes how, to make ends meet, many adjunct instructors keep right on working during summer "vacation," while many professors with tenure and grants call the season their own. (EV)

Principals can provide overworked staff with some valuable assistance by tapping a frequently overlooked source--high school students. In 1989, a New York district created an innovative program called Students Assisting Students (SAS). These students volunteer as tutors in the schools they once attended. The program benefits all participants. (MLH)

Describes a typical day at work for an elementary school counselor. Notes the variety of skills required. (SR)

Clarifies some of the issues involved in the concept of faculty workloads, focusing on teaching, research, service, and mission. A model is presented that could be used in defining a faculty workload policy. (three references) (JL)

Discusses the increasing pressure of fulfilling academic duties and teaching demands for medical teachers. Points out the growing tension between research and teaching. (Author/YDS)

Outlines strategies for teaching freshman composition courses and discusses the similarities between teaching graduate courses and teaching survey courses. Finds that (1) thinking, exploring, and testing ideas in the freshman composition classroom can provide material for research; and (2) teaching in the area of one's scholarship provides an…

A survey of agricultural communication programs in the 13-state southern region reviewed areas being taught, enrollment, and faculty allocation. Findings indicate that programs depend on a small number of faculty, many of whom are frustrated by the lack of support, recognition, and respect. Two-thirds felt national accreditation would help. (JOW)

This paper reports the results of an investigation of satisfaction of 135 resource room teachers and 190 mothers of children served in resource room programs in Jordan. Information from teachers was gathered using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and classroom visits. Information from parents was gathered using a brief questionnaire.…

Through a quantitative analysis on the school conditions of 71 key universities in the light of some measurable indicators, this paper concludes that all these universities have positively adapted themselves to the massification and diversification of higher education. Suggestions are as follows: (1) the construction of the quality assurance…

The coprincipalship has been suggested as an organizational structure that addresses the increasing workload and time demands of the principal as well as the shortage of qualified applicants for the position. This article presents the findings of a qualitative study of coprincipals in public and private schools in California, Illinois,…

Board policy provides that in the fall of every even-numbered year, the Chancellor's Office shall compile a System report on faculty workloads at NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education) institutions. Faculty workload is collected from the institutions in two parts: (1) in-class instructional data originating from workload databases and validated…

The NEAIR 2008 Conference Proceedings is a compilation of papers presented at the Providence, Rhode Island, conference. Papers in this document include: (1) Assessing Institutional Effectiveness: The Mission Engagement Index as a Measure of Progress on Mission Goals (Ellen M. Boylan); (2) Building, Sustaining, and Developing Research University…

Teachers distribute their time in many ways. The study sought to determine how agriculture teachers distribute their time among 11 selected teacher activities (i.e., preparation for instruction; classroom/laboratory teaching; laboratory preparation and/or maintenance; grading/scoring students' work; administrative duties-program management;…