Resolution processes as provided for in complaint, grievance, and arbitration procedures found in collective bargaining agreements in four-year colleges and universities are reviewed. There is a variance in collective bargaining agreement definitions of a grievance and of a complaint. A common definition of a grievance and a complaint and some…

THE FALL 1960 CONFERENCE OF CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON TEACHER EDUCATION INCLUDED THREE SESSIONS. THE FIRST SESSION CONSISTED OF THE "PROGRESS REPORT OF THE STATE CENTRAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIAL REVISION" BY FRED SCHRUPP AND THE "PROPOSED POLICY STATEMENT ON TEACHER EDUCATION OF THE CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION" BY…

After reviewing the history and evolution of criterion referenced tests and citing the writings of other researchers, the author summarizes the current state of criterion referenced tests. They are used to measure an individual's status with respect to a well-defined behavior domain; the behavior domain can be well-ordered, structured, or…

Voluntary accreditation is considered to be the strength of the American educational system. Presently, the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) is the umbrella organization in the field of accreditation representing approximately 7,000 colleges, universities, and professional programs. The major mandate of COPA is to build and strengthen…

This history covers the years from 1840 to 1975, from the creation of New Zealand as a Crown Colony to the dissolution of its 37th parliament. The development of education is traced from the first efforts of missionaries to enlighten the native Maoris through the succeeding decades when the government gradually took over the responsibility of…

This paper proposes that a sound articulation procedure is one which facilitates the student's progress toward the baccalaureate degree in the shortest possible time and in a manner conducive to proper academic standards. Transfer students face problems of admissions discrimination, inappropriate counseling, insufficient preparation,…

A series of studies carried out by the Advisory Committee on Academic Planning (ACAP) published by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) dealt with a planning study of doctoral work in engineering that was conducted in several parts corresponding to the various disciplines within engineering. This document, which is one part of that study,…

Teacher educators need to standardize levels of achievement both for admission to and for graduation from communications programs. Competency-based education may help to establish standards of behavior which are objectively measurable, but the fact that this approach is often implemented for political rather than educational reasons demands that…

The 1975-76 contract between Saginaw Valley State College and Saginaw Valley State College Faculty Association presents agreements including: (1) consultation; (2) faculty rights; (3) academic conditions; (4) committees; (5) personnel files; (6) faculty; (7) department organization and duties; (8) grievance procedures; (9) management rights; (10)…

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in July of 1969 became the primary campus of the University of Tennessee. The 1974 faculty handbook is designed as a source of reference for certain operational procedures of concern to the faculty. Topics include: (1) organization and governance; (2) faculty governance; (3) appointment of the faculty;…

This booklet outlines the standards for successful reading programs in Maryland as part of the national Right to Read effort. The first section discusses the purposes, development, and usage of established guidelines for the evaluation of successful reading programs. The second section discusses 28 standards to be met before a school's reading…

In September 1972 approximately 1,325 students were accepted for admission to Florida A and M University, but 32 percent failed to enroll. When the noshows were grouped according to certain categories of status as of October 1972, those in college had the highest test scores; those in the Armed Forces had the next best scores; those housekeeping…

The 1975 college bulletin describes the administration, college history, registration and general regulations, and general information regarding funds, library facilities, scholarships, and prizes. Details are given on tuition and fees, transfer students, degree requirements, rosters, grading, foreign students, junior year in Israel, and other…

Sections in this faculty handbook are Governance of the University (with a campus organizational chart), Policies and Procedures Affecting the Faculty (including appointment, promotion and tenure information for chairmen, deans, and faculty), Student Life (governance, services, etc.), and The Community (description of Blacksburg, Va.). (JT)

Information pertaining to the overall grading standards and practices within the five Peralta Colleges is compiled and analyzed here. The report is presented in three parts. The first part deals with the historical background of traditional and non-punitive grading, the national trends toward innovation and experimentation with various forms of…