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Franke, Ann H. – Trusteeship, 1995
Components and management of domestic-partner fringe benefits, increasingly common for college faculty and staff, are discussed. Issues addressed include the range of possible benefits, eligibility criteria, costs, and other consequences to the institution, such as alumni resistance, legislative approval. The information is directed to trustees…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Eligibility, Fringe Benefits
Peer reviewedBadgett, M. V. Lee – Academe, 1994
At most colleges and universities, fringe benefits are offered only to married faculty. Requiring marriage for benefit eligibility discriminates against all unmarried couples, homosexual or heterosexual. Resistance to providing benefits to unmarried couples is declining, but both gay and straight couples will have to lobby together for domestic…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Family (Sociological Unit), Fringe Benefits, Higher Education
