Performance accountability systems are increasingly utilized by state legislatures to hold community colleges more accountable for student outcomes and responsible spending through the linking of state funding to specific outputs. Through these actions, it is reasonable expect an emphasis on institutional performance to permeate into a community…

This study analyzed university and college graduates' income gap in South Korea to investigate factors influencing such disparities. Specifically, this study focused on types of higher education institutions and academic disciplines among the many factors affecting post-graduation income differences, using a hierarchical linear model. According to…

Gaps in faculty pay between private and public colleges and universities continue to widen, warned the American Association of University Professors in its annual report on the economic status of the profession. It is a divide, the group argues, that threatens the ability of public institutions to recruit and retain faculty members at all levels.…

This article presents the annual report on the economic status of the profession. Although the results of this year's survey of full-time faculty compensation are marginally better than they have been the last two years, 2011-12 represents the continuation of a historic low period for faculty salaries. The overall average salary for full-time…

The effects of collective bargaining on faculty salaries are examined. Thirty institutions with collective bargaining agreements are matched with similar institutions without such agreements, and faculty salaries are compared prior to and following unionization. Collective bargaining agreements are found to have little effect upon salary…

Based on a survey of 1,268 colleges and universities, data on the median salaries of 65 administrative positions are given. Salaries are given for all institutions (with one-year changes noted) and for doctoral, comprehensive, baccalaureate, and two-year institutions. (MSE)

Argues that salary differentials among community college faculty are unrealistic and based on the inaccurate assumptions that people are motivated primarily by money; that high-demand disciplines will remain constant over time; that attitudes toward other disciplines and faculty members are unaffected by salary differentials; and that teaching is…

Recognizes variables that are currently relevant to the determination of community college faculty salaries, stressing that faculty marketability can no longer be ignored. Looks at the factors underpinning the need for differential funding, the forces operating against differential salaries, and the need for appropriate action. (AYC)

Discuses the effects of unionization on faculty salaries at two- and four-year institutions, reviewing studies of the relationship between faculty pay levels and increases and collective bargaining. Indicates that the majority of studies showed that unionization had an initially favorable impact on unionized faculty pay increases but not an…

Identifies factors that should be considered in developing salary schedules for community colleges. Reviews the responsibilities of administrators in salary administration. Sets forth questions that should be asked in developing salary policies. (AYC)

Describes a study done at Midlands Community College in South Carolina to assess gender and race bias in staff promotion. Concludes that, although a cursory analysis shows bias in favor of white males, when the effects of time employed and grade are removed, there cease to be significant race and gender differences. Contains four data tables. (JDI)

Average faculty salaries, by rank for institutions using rank, are tabulated for each institution and for institution types. The data cover all full-time instructional staff members except those in medical schools. (MSE)

The essays in this collection provide contrasting points of view on a number of community college issues that have become more pressing during periods of economic constraint. The volume contains: (1) "Part-Time Faculty: The Value of the Resource," by William R. C. Munsey; (2) "Part-Time Faculty, Full-Time Problems," by David Hartleb and William…

Average faculty salaries are given by academic rank within these categories: doctoral institutions, comprehensive institutions, baccalaureate institutions, specialized institutions, two-year institutions with academic ranks, two-year institutions without ranks, and all categories combined, and for public, private, and church-related institutions.…

The 1995 CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Survey of Institutional Advancement, responded to by 969 advancement professionals at institutions of higher education, examined demographics (sex ratio, minority members); professional backgrounds; job satisfaction; salaries (now averaging $53,000); salary disparities; and the…