In the principal case the court admits that evidence of a disproportionate impact is relevant to a showing of racially discriminatory intent. Implications of this finding are discussed. (LBH)

Investigates the nature of paraprofessionals' work in original cataloging activities at ARL (Association of Research Libraries) institutions and compares findings with those of an earlier study. Findings reveal 77.1% of the cataloging department heads reported paraprofessional involvement in one or more cataloging activities. Reasons cited…

Used an organizational justice approach to examine workforce diversity programs and their potential effects on attitudes of African American beneficiaries through data from 66 African American undergraduates. Beneficiaries were more concerned about adequate procedural justification for the decision to hire them under a diversity program than the…

Evolution of the relationship between Australian government and universities is traced from 1957, particularly concerning employment practices, union formation, and workplace regulation. The state has taken an increasingly assertive role in shaping universities' internal staffing, within an environment of growing commonwealth budget difficulties…

Reviews trends in the employment of part-time faculty, sources of part timers, and rationales for hiring them. Summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of employing part-time faculty, concluding that financial constraints will ensure their continued place in higher education. Advocates the development of appropriate recruitment, orientation,…

Points out that journalism administrators, who bemoan the lack of minority faculty applicants, have overlooked instructors employed by traditionally Black colleges. Argues that hiring networks derived from national conventions and directories that ignore Black colleges must be replaced by a cross-reference of Black colleges and academic areas of…

Recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court appear to create similar standards in employment discrimination cases harmonizing the theories of disparate treatment and disparate impact. Implications of the emerging judicial unification between the two theories are addressed and its relevance to school districts summarized. (MLF)

Describes Replicating Jobs in Business and Industry for Persons with Disabilities, a computer program that can be used to help secondary and postsecondary students find employment. It helps individuals search for jobs that match their interests and abilities. (Author)

Unprecedented numbers of women are altering the workplace dramatically. Issues to which employers, government, and educational and support institutions must respond include education and training, economic security, employment policies and practices, family and elder care, and aging workers. (SK)

The impact on college tenure and promotion practices of a Supreme Court decision, "University of Pennsylvania versus the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission," is discussed. The decision required the university to disclose confidential tenure files to the EEOC in the investigation of employment discrimination charges. (MSE)

Reviews health concerns and considerations for pregnant child care staff and discusses elements to include when developing or revising parental leave policies and procedures. Summarizes the elements of an exemplary comprehensive leave policy and supports the positions presented with the related federal legislation. (AA)

A woman associate professor denied tenure by male colleagues sued and won in federal court, claiming sex discrimination in assessment of her scholarship. She is being reimbursed by the university for costs of her extensive publicity campaign. University failure to file a required affirmative-action plan was also found. (MSE)

Examines interpreting the application of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII to religious institutions in light of the two religious clauses in the First Amendment, one protecting free exercise of religion, and the other prohibiting an establishment of religion. (103 footnotes) (MLF)

A survey of 100 University of Transkei (South Africa) faculty investigated extent of agreement or disagreement with the slogan "publish or perish." Results suggest that, overall, faculty were neither for nor against the slogan itself, although response varied by discipline. However, the implications of the expression are seen as…

Analyzes two personnel-related decisions--"City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson Co." and "Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio"--rendered during the 1988 term of the Supreme Court. Examines the impact they are expected to have on two key personnel-centered equity programs, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. (AF)