The literature on incentive early retirement for faculty members is reviewed, including the findings of studies that have assessed the effectiveness of such programs. In addition to describing different types of programs and the incentives offered, attention is directed to legal issues, costs and benefits, assessing whether a program is feasible,…

The views of a group of college faculty within five years of retirement are presented concerning the perceived gains and losses in retirement, the role of values in retirement planning, and factors perceived to be important to their futures. The development of preretirement programs is also discussed. (MSE)