In 1979 judicial activity continued to add to the body of law available relative to relationships between universities and colleges and their employees. Cases touched on the nature of the contract when an offer of employment has been made and accepted, benefits and working conditions, and termination and the procedural safeguards involved.…

The effects of faculty cutbacks might be alleviated through the use of creative methods to hire new faculty, the development of alternative career opportunities for faculty, and unique retirement schemes; but such "escape routes" probably will not be effective overall. Implications for institutional research are addressed. (Author/LB)

"Dialogue" is a review of labor-management cooperation in public education, whose goal is to provide teachers, administrators, school boards, and labor relations practitioners with analyses of critical issues, information about current projects, reviews of relevant literature, and a variety of special features. Each issue is generally devoted to a…

Judicial review of college and university decisions regarding faculty and other employees continues to encompass a broad range of actions, including selection and appointment; evaluation of performance; substantive and procedural aspects of nonretention or dismissal; alleged employment discrimination based upon sex, race, age, or national origin;…