The current use of part-time faculty and issues regarding this practice are addressed. Attention is directed to the demographic and employment characteristics of part-time faculty, the policies and practices that colleges follow for part-time employment, and legal and other constraints influencing the way they are used. Some institutional efforts…

The collective bargaining agreement between the State of New Jersey and the Council of New Jersey State College Locals (New Jersey State College System), covering the period July 1, 1986-June 30, 1989, is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, nondiscrimination, no strike/lockout 1986-June 30, 1989, is presented.…

The status of efforts to achieve equality for women faculty members in higher education is considered. The method used by Jessie Bernard in "Academic Women" is replicated: presenting a wide variety of studies pertaining directly or indirectly to faculty women and then suggesting larger trends indicated by the findings. In addition, interviews were…

Hispanic representation in all categories of employment by the State of Florida must be increased through implementation of effective affirmative action and equal opportunity employment programs. The Florida State Commission on Hispanic Affairs analyzed statistical data provided by the State Bureau of Employment Assistance to ascertain employment…

The collective bargaining agreement between Emerson College and the Emerson College Chapter (85 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1984-August 31, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition and definitions; agent's rights; dues and fees checkoff;…

The collective bargaining agreement between University of Nebraska Board of Regents and the University of Nebraska at Ohama Chapter (410 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period July 1, 1983-June 30, 1985 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and recognition of AAUP;…

The collective bargaining agreement between Western Michigan University and the Western Michigan University Chapter (805 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 5, 1984--September 6, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and AAUP recognition, management and…

The collective bargaining agreement between New York Institute of Technology and the Council of Metropolitan and Old Westbury chapters of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1986 until August 31, 1992 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and recognition of AAUP;…

The collective bargaining agreement between the College of Insurance and the college's chapter of the American Association of University Professors covering the period September 10, 1987-August 31, 1990 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, management rights, grievance and arbitration, strikes/lockouts, no…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of regional community colleges and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period July 1, 1987-June 30, 1989 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: chapter recognition, employee rights,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the university's chapter (495 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period November 5, 1984-August 31, 1986 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: nondiscrimination, base salaries, promotion increments, summer…

The collective bargaining agreement between Oakland University and the University's chapter (370 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period 1985-1988 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and recognition of AAUP, academic titles, AAUP rights, university management,…

Various aspects of the academic profession are addressed in 23 papers from a 1984 conference sponsored by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. The focus is foundations studies in higher education, process studies, and policy studies. Titles and authors are as follows: "Leadership: Role Expectations of Faculty" (John S.…

Differences in instructional workload between men and women college faculty were studied at a large, land-grant university. The following variables were investigated: number of weighted student credit hours, number of sections taught, number of different courses taught, and didactic hours by level of course. Because the faculty members varied in…

A report on the Missouri Extension Study Commission's (a blue ribbon commission) review of the scope, organization, management, and funding of extension activities conducted by Missouri colleges and universities is presented. Based on information obtained from public hearings and studies, 10 general recommendations are offered that pertain to:…