This book contains the proceedings of the Third Topical Conference of Department Chairs in Physics. Topics of the papers summarized include: (1) research centers sponsored by the National Science Foundation; (2) physics programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (3) the use of accelerators in education and research; (4) approaches to…

Discusses the main features of the department head's role in determining the success of girls in physics. Areas examined include the presentation of material, classroom management techniques, option choices, and issues related to segregating boys and girls for several subject areas. (JN)

A study was done of higher education curricula with substantial enrollment by women (such as fashion merchandising and home economics) to examine the context and substance of the curricula, to identify infrastructures that have supported these programs, and to probe issues that face administrators, faculty and students engaged in such programs.…

Noting that women authors are still underrepresented and females are often stereotyped, these guidelines, prepared by the National Council of Teachers of English Committee on Women in the Profession, urge all English Departments to integrate literature by and about women into the curriculum. The guidelines discuss why balancing the curriculum…

Summarized are factors that have been identified as playing a role in the continued strength of the geology department at Carleton College. Discussed are the local environment, curriculum, teaching methods, and the atmosphere of the department. Suggestions for increasing the strength of academic geology departments are provided. (CW)

Five case studies from the mid-1980s explore changes junior faculty experience as they interact with other faculty in departments and institutions. Findings suggest the interaction between the newcomer's view of social interdependence and that of the department governs those changes. Relationships between gender, socialization, and acculturation…

Conventional wisdom on the nature of leadership in higher education is challenged in this collection of 12 essays. They are divided into three sections: (1) The Context; (2) New Leaders and New Models; and (3) Strategies and Resources. Chapters and authors include: "Leaders and Their Development" (Madeleine F. Green); "Toward a New Leadership…

A study investigated gender and physical attractiveness differences in the assessment of leadership qualities of supervisors by their subordinates. Subjects were 58 male and 37 female college department heads and program directors and 154 male and 131 female subordinate faculty and staff. Findings suggested attractiveness is an advantage for males…

Salaries and promotion patterns in the social sciences faculty at a large Canadian university were examined for evidence of gender discrimination. No patterns of discrimination in promotion were found, and women were not more underrepresented in higher-salaried departments. Male and female faculty similar on salary-relevant variables were found to…

The Vermont Department of Education's Affirmative Action Program is outlined. In addition to listing laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination, affirmative action goals and activities are identified for personnel recruitment, advancement, and training and education. The program covers regular employees, exempt employees, temporary…

A collection of essays is presented, primarily taken from a quarterly newsletter titled "The Department Advisor." The essays include: "A Few Suggestions to New Department Chairs" (Artin Arslanian); "Chairing the Small Department" (Robert Wolverton); "Common and Uncommon Concerns: The Complex Role of the Community College Department Chair" (Myrna…

This publication is one in a series of 12 giving the recommendations that were made for a broad and balanced education program in science for young people. Section one of this guide discusses gender-related issues raised by examining the interests, attitudes, aspirations and behavior that young people bring with them into science classes. Section…

The shortcomings in elementary and secondary mathematics and science education have been the focus of numerous national reports calling for educational reform. In response to the recommendations contained in those reports, a variety of actions on the part of state education agencies (SEA) resulted. This document reviews the results of a project…

The status of women faculty members at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is examined. Attention is focused on the progress made by the university over the last 5 years in hiring and promoting women faculty, the representation of women in the administration and university governance, and salaries. Major conclusions are as follows:…

This book's 29 chapters by various authors are designed to provide immediately useful advice for college and university teachers concerning current higher education issues, employment, teaching and advising, funding research, publishing research, and academic communities and administrations, The chapters are: "A Taxonomy of Colleges and…