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Peer reviewedMason, Paul M. – Academe, 1992
Delays in publication of articles in economics are examined, drawing on a survey of researchers in the field. It is concluded that members of this and other disciplines are responsible for more efficient peer review. A restructured selection process, better communication with referees, and enhanced policing of reviewers are also recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Economics, Efficiency, Faculty Publishing
Peer reviewedBergmann, Barbara R. – Academe, 1997
Argues that if higher education is to get rid of affirmative action, it should first discontinue special admission of less qualified candidates who are admitted because they are athletes, alumni children, or the children of friends of administrators. Reports on a survey of 52 black college students concerning effects of affirmative action. (MSE)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, College Admission, College Faculty
Peer reviewedArden, Eugene – Academe, 1995
A survey of 63 college provosts and academic vice presidents concerning evaluation of tenured faculty found that, although frequency and form of evaluation vary widely, the large majority of institutions do perform regular reviews of tenured faculty. Most respondents also felt that the tenure system works relatively well. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Change
Peer reviewedGilmour, Joseph E., Jr. – Academe, 1991
A survey of 402 higher education institutions questioned faculty senate heads and administrators about the composition, effectiveness, and issue-orientation of faculty senates. Characteristics of administrative organization, areas of governance responsibility, issues to be addressed in the next three years, and perceptions concerning areas that…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Attitudes, College Faculty, College Governing Councils
Peer reviewedHansen, W. Lee – Academe, 1985
The average salaries for full professors and new assistant professors in 21 disciplines for 1976-77 and 1984-85 are ranked and the percentage increases in the intervening period are listed and analyzed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Departments
Peer reviewedLewis, Lionel S.; Altbach, Philip G. – Academe, 1996
A survey of about 20,000 college and university faculty and institutions in countries around the world investigated mobility patterns, preferences for research and/or teaching, international scholarly activities, attitudes about teaching, activities related to their roles as teachers, and expectations of students. Attitudes of United States…
Descriptors: Careers, College Administration, College Faculty, College Instruction
Peer reviewedHamermesh, Daniel S. – Academe, 1992
Between years 1990-91 and 1991-92 the average college faculty salary rose 3.5 percent, the smallest nominal increase in over 20 years. Data for academic field, institution type, and faculty rank are presented along with an appendix presenting data from the 1991-92 American Association of University Professors' national salary survey. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Annual Reports, College Faculty, Departments
