The author, whose perspective is that of a faculty member, argues that faculty governance faces new challenges requiring modified attitudes and governance structures. He groups his comments under three general headings: (1) developing competence to govern; (2) academic freedom and faculty governance; and (3) avoiding collective irresponsibility.…

Reviews the literature concerning part-time faculty characteristics, salaries, recruitment, orientation, and staff development. Provides a bibliography of relevant works selected from the ERIC junior colleges collection. (JP)

Although diversity is a characteristic of allied health school faculty, it can be a source of inequitable evaluation. Growth contracting, based on self-assessment and organizational goals, provides a way to assess faculty performance more fairly. (Author/SK)

A theory of change is applied to change in universities, which may be peculiarly resistant because of their structure of single-discipline departments and economic pressures. It is proposed that forms of faculty development are significant in bringing about positive change. (MSE)

Possible ways of developing skills required for effective teaching of independent study and small group instruction are considered. A short series of faculty development courses is reported, and seven main issues in skill development are listed, including structuring and evaluating independent work and integrating other teaching methods. (MSE)

Discusses several areas to be considered in designing a faculty development program in the physical sciences, including needs, types of programs, instructional development, and personal and professional development. (CS)

Describes the Program for the Advancement of the College Teaching of Science (PACTS), which provides a sabbatical leave opportunity for college professors to study pedagogy. (CS)

Summarizes papers presented at the Sixth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education in the areas of faculty development, teaching assistants, and teaching strategies. A bibliography of 16 presented papers related to these topics is attached. (CS)

Successful faculty development programs are seen as the result of orchestration by a faculty development coordinator in concert with the college's administration and the faculty. Four faculty development programs with different funding levels, including one with little or no money, are described. (MLW)

Three surveys to assess both the expressed needs of university teachers for teaching improvement and the means of effecting such improvement are presented. Teachers in Canadian faculties of education were the primary focus of the surveys. Respondents asked for improvement in discussion techniques and group work. (Author/MLW)

Proposed is a graduate program based on the Master of Philosophy degree plan of the University of London, for college science faculty who have not obtained a PhD degree. This program is composed of individually designed courses of study, completed by summer and evening course work and individual study. (DS)

Encourages professors to become aware of and improve teaching skills through developing staff communication, writing effective learning objectives, constructing better tests and measures, and recognizing states of student intellectual development. (JD)

Four courses of action toward a proactive stance in in-service education are recommended: develop a conceptual framework that relates preservice and in-service education; recognize the role of higher education; provide linkages; and develop a funding and reward system. (JMF)

College and university faculty are taking a new look at their role in in-service teacher education and staff development. Several considerations regarding perceptions and activities in this area are discussed. (JMF)

Provides specific examples of journalism teachers' working summer internships at newspapers and television news departments. Illustrates the value of teachers' occasionally "tuning up" their journalism skills. (RL)