Discussion of the use of peer teachers to provide college students with microcomputer education focuses on a video course used to teach Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software. Budget considerations are discussed, student and faculty reactions are described, and potential time savings to faculty are examined. (LRW)

This paper describes the nature of burnout among teachers, examines the differences in burnout between teachers and school-based administrators, and explores the extent to which specific factors such as workload and lack of rewards predict teacher burnout. (TE)

Estimated savings are reported that result from the Florida Demonstration Project, in which all Florida state universities agreed to drop all administrative approvals and requirements for research projects for five federal agencies. (MSE)

The ten finalists for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's annual Professor of the Year award discuss their obligation as professors to do research, get grants, and publish in addition to teaching students. (MSE)

Performance evaluation used for both faculty and librarians for 2 years included rating of performance standards, professional achievement, and auxiliary services. After careful application to ensure equitability of the original and revised forms, faculty questioned the implications of emphasis on research and publication, achievement, salaries,…

A workshop in which faculty meet with their peers to critically review their work-in-progress, conference papers, or journal articles before they are submitted is described. The program has served to assist faculty in making work more publishable, improve skills, and encourage professional development activities. (MSE)

Provides results from a survey of 34 colleges using methods other than credit/contact hours to determine faculty workload. Lists the most commonly used nontraditional workload factors and reports on a survey of faculty attitudes toward the workload formulas. (DMM)

Examines sources of stress and coping mechanisms for teachers in the 30-45 year age group in the state of Victoria, Australia. Strategies for relieving stress should focus on the relationship between teachers and the organizations within which they operate. (MD)

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the Fiscal Year 2005 Salary Report reflect the census date of October 1, 2004. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. Most of the 25 tables in this report contain…

Composition education is not only about the development of students' written literacy skills; it is also about learning new ways to think and act both inside and outside the classroom. By understanding the ideological and social elements of teaching practices, teachers can structure their undergraduate composition classrooms in ways that better…

This study investigated influences on teachers' attitudes toward and perceptions of teaching. A group of 20 diverse teachers completed surveys that examined teaching experience, workplace conditions, and workload. Results indicated that teacher morale was good. Over half of the teachers said that they would become teachers again if they had the…

This is the sixteenth in a series of annual reports providing demographic, employment, workload, and compensation information on California community college employees. The report period is the fall 1996 term, and covers all community college employees supported by state and district general funds, including categorical programs. Not included are…

This paper reports on a Masters level course in educational research given by Illinois State University that used instructional Internet technologies. Students were located in a public school district three and one-half hours from campus. The course utilized several in-person sessions (both on- and off-campus), e-mail, and a dedicated Web site.…

Findings of workload activity analysis of one library and information science faculty member agreed with those of previous study stating that faculty devote 58 percent of time to teaching and 12 percent to service. In addition, 10 percent of time is devoted to research and 20 percent to other activities. Thirteen references are cited. (EJS)

It is argued that full-time dental faculty should all engage in some research activity, and that dental schools should provide development activities for growth in this area. Clear expectations and a supportive environment are seen as essential, and examples of faculty research evaluation criteria and a faculty development plan are included. (MSE)