Discusses changes in the academic profession in Poland, asserting that it has arrived at a stage of far-reaching autonomy and uncertain individual career prospects. Describes new laws intended to change the structure of recruitment, promotions, remuneration, working conditions, and appointments. Suggests that the sudden passage from an elite…

Recent trends in state action to recruit, recognize, reward, and renew teachers are described. Generally, testing has been but one part of a comprehensive state policy addressing teacher-related issues. (Author/MT)

Because of the growing influence of teachers' unions in an environment unresponsive to teachers' needs, the teachers of the future could gain importance as problem solvers and professionals. (JW)

Outlines four basic premises behind teacher mobilization and organization, explores current legislation and court decisions affecting bargaining, and reviews recent activities in higher education. (AH)

This article lists steps a teacher, when attacked, should take in reporting the incident. It also briefly considers the role of the local teacher association representative in assault cases. (SJL)

Presents the legislative action program of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), including general political objectives and the organization's stance on specific bills in the New Jersey legislature. A summary of national legislative goals and political action information for NJEA members is also provided. (SJL)

This discussion of the conditions under which teachers work focuses on threats of violence, out-of-control classes, and lack of support from administrators. (IRT)

Presented is a look at the collective bargaining unit of the University of Rhode Island faculty. Salary increases are assured, faculty and administration are polarized, and tenure and promotion seem unaffected. Support from engineers remains divided. (Author/BB)

The Job Demands-Resources Model was used as the basis of the proposal that there are two parallel processes involved in work-related well-being among teachers, namely an energetical process (i.e., job demands --> burnout --> ill health) and a motivational process (i.e., job resources --> engagement --> organizational…

Sixteen suggestions to manage teacher shortages are offered. Also discussed are the meeting of minimum standards, the need for planning and data collection, and the desirability of a comprehensive, humane approach to managing teacher supply and demand. (MT)

Warns that using part-time faculty without an adequate support program may be damaging to a community college's reputation and institutional integrity. Lists ten special provisions administrators have found effective in working with part-time faculty, including inservice training with release time, instructional support staff, handbooks, staff…

Discusses the injustices associated with part-time faculty status. Calls for professionals to recognize and try, ethically, to solve the problems of part-timers. Suggests procedures institutions can adopt to facilitate the integration of part-timers. (PD)

This paper describes the primary relationships between collective negotiations, pursuit of the public interest, and the protection of client interest affected by school labor relations policies. (MM)

The New Jersey Education Association outlines the provisions of the state's 1979-80 tenured teacher evaluation regulations and advises its members on how to protect themselves during the annual evaluation process, especially in the conference with the evaluator. (SJL)

Describes some of the activities of a one-day stress workshop for teachers conducted by Joseph A. Artesi at a New Jersey high school. A short insert on teacher burnout is appended. (SJL)