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Direct linkPratt, Henry J. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1989
Political, social, and legislative forces outside higher education orchestrated and directed congressional action to uncap the mandatory retirement age, paying little attention to the special nature of higher education. Lobbyists for higher education did not greatly affect the ultimate resolution. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Aging in Academia, College Faculty, Federal Legislation, Higher Education
