Surveys the job characteristics of special education administrators, focusing on 13 areas of their duties. Responding administrators answered questions about the priority areas of their jobs and the percentage of working time that they assigned to each task area. (JW)

A survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges used direct contacts with medical faculty members to obtain data on their activities in research. Five specialty groups were identified: medical, surgical, hospital-based specialists, behavioral specialists, and basic scientists. (MLW)

A de-briefing technique was developed for conducting weekly interviews with college faculty to collect information on course planning and monitoring activities. Variations in interview content with the teacher's concerns and course progress are discussed and the use of the technique for faculty development and further research are outlined.…

Due to the "publish or perish" syndrome, college teaching has become increasingly difficult. Three choices are presented to the teacher: (1) devote time to students and the school rather than research; (2) concentrate totally on research; or (3) get out of the profession. (JN)

A congressional amendment to the National Labor Relations Act appears to be the most viable means of providing faculty members the bargaining rights held by all other professionals in this country, after the Yeshiva University decision. (MSE)

One-year study of policy effects of collective bargaining in eight Illinois and California school districts found both sides' emotional commitment to bargaining positions, conflict over security and autonomy, and bargaining styles generated policy changes. Available from American Journal of Education, University of Chicago Press, 5801 South Ellis…

Discusses research constraints cited for nursing faculty--lack of socialization for nurses to research, lack of academic background, and lack of research time--and suggests ways to incorporate research activities into nursing faculty regular workload using resources available in clinical and campus settings. (MF)

It is proposed that of the university's three functions (research, teaching, and service) the last is often neglected, and six possible reasons are given. It is also noted that this function may be the key to survival for some institutions. Internal services provided by faculty in committees and advising are seen as essential to all universities.…

The academic financial reward structure is examined and found to have little conscious design. A redesign is advocated to represent a financial incentive system linked with academic goals and supporting an environment rich in academic freedom, teaching, research, and service in society. (MSE)

The author discusses the drain on the energy of the school band director who is expected to direct the school pep band at night for athletic events and the concert band during the day. He offers a solution: small pep bands made up of volunteers and conducted by students. (KC)

The issue of the impact of collective bargaining on faculty is addressed. While it is difficult to conclude that faculty collective bargaining has damaged academic performance and vitality, the fact remains that a strong potential exists for this to occur. (MLW)

The establishment of student advisement centers within each college or department of a university is proposed. These centers would be staffed with professional advisors whose sole responsibility would be the academic advisement of college students. Problems with the present system and advantages of this proposed change are discussed. (JMD)

A set of departmental promotion guidelines ensure that medical faculty understand what is expected and what will be evaluated when promotion is considered. An approach to setting faculty evaluation standards, used at Cornell University Medical College Department of Psychiatry, and its application to primary areas of faculty work are outlined.…

The growth of higher education in Australia is examined with emphasis on its impact of course offerings, student selection and achievement, and difficulty levels of university courses. (LBH)

Action research, in which the college teacher leads students in design and implementation of a study responsive to specific community needs, is proposed as one way of linking faculty imperatives of teaching, research, and public service. The approach allows faculty to gather and analyze data for publication while meeting instructional…