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Knapp, Laura G.; Kelly-Reid, Janice E.; Ginder, Scott A. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2008
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) collects institution-level data from postsecondary institutions in the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia) and other jurisdictions, such as Puerto Rico. This report presents information from the Winter 2007-2008 IPEDS web-based data collection. A postsecondary…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Employment Level, School Personnel, Sex
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Pilant, Denny E.; Ellison, Brian A. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Criticizes the invalid imposition of business principles upon the mission of higher education. Explores the best and worst aspects of tenure through the experiences of one senior and one junior faculty member. Concludes that the culture of tenure needs to be changed from an entitlement program to a public good. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Change
EURYDICE Central Unit, Brussels (Belgium). – 1986
The educational systems of the European Community Member States vary considerably and comprise a wealth of information about innovations in these nations. Tables on the employment and status of teachers in state schools in the European Community were compiled at the request of the Commission of the European Communities. The information collected…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Level, Employment Patterns, Foreign Countries
Council of Senior Administrative Officers--Universities of Ontario, Toronto. – 1992
This report, which combined Part I and Part II of a benefit study, presents data from a survey of Ontario universities concerning fringe benefits offered in 1991-92. Part I is made up of a series of tables displaying the information on particular benefits institution-by-institution. The first five tables cover general aspects of benefits,…
Descriptors: Employer Supported Day Care, Foreign Countries, Fringe Benefits, Health Insurance
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Willis, Richard – History of Education, 1996
Analyzes a number of unpublished primary sources to reveal some of the politics and problems involved in the efforts to establish a self-regulating governing body among teachers in Victorian England. Specifically discusses the lobbying brought by the College of Preceptors, an organization promoting the interests of private teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Educational History, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Formanuik, T. V. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Examines the occupational, managerial, and personal factors contributing to teacher burnout. Briefly reviews the relevant literature covering key characteristics and definitions. Includes a discussion of active and passive coping strategies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction
Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA. – 1984
This document analyzes the composition and structure of various salary schedules for teachers currently used by public school systems. An overview of features found in teacher salary schedules is provided, including discussions on the basic structure of the schedule, methods of initial placement and advancement on the schedule, and salary…
Descriptors: Compensation (Remuneration), Contract Salaries, Differentiated Staffs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Jeffers, Carol S. – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Presents the results of a statewide survey of Kansas art teachers. Teachers revealed that Discipline Based Art Education had little influence on them. Primary areas of concern were lack of funding and low status of art programs. Includes statistical analysis of the relationship between teaching experience, level of education, and teaching…
Descriptors: Art Education, Discipline Based Art Education, Higher Education, Professional Continuing Education
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Kliebard, Herbert M. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1996
Observes the changes in public education that occurred along the Wisconsin frontier. As the territory progressed, education changed from a winter-term only enterprise lead by male farmer/teachers to a full term lead by professionally trained women teachers. Identifies professionalization as the greatest influence on the feminization of teaching.…
Descriptors: Community Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Jensen, Mary Cihak – 1987
The recruitment, selection, induction, and retention of capable teachers are interrelated processes involving schools' personnel, policies, and organization. This report explores issues surrounding these processes and discusses methods to improve districts' programs. Part I, "Recruiting Teachers," describes the competition for capable…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Beginning Teachers, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Denton, Jon J. – 1988
Documented shortages of secondary mathematics and science teachers have occurred over a decade. Yet a program developed to enable individuals with academic preparation in mathematics and/or science to become teachers encountered difficulty in placing the students in paid teaching internships. Although benefits to school districts for participating…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Program Costs, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Denton, Jon J. – 1988
Documented shortages of secondary mathematics and science teachers have occurred for over a decade. Yet a program developed to enable individuals with academic preparation in mathematics and/or science to become teachers encountered difficulty in placing the students in paid teaching internships. Although benefits to school districts for…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mathematics Teachers, Program Costs, Program Descriptions
Baylis, Bayard, Comp. – 1986
New challenges facing the institutional research profession are covered in these 1986 conference proceedings of the North East Association for Institutional Research. Paper titles and authors include: "Institutional Research at Mercer County Community College: The Changing Role in the Eighties" (F. L. Edwards); "Course Placement and Academic…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Admission, College Faculty, College Planning