The academic financial reward structure is examined and found to have little conscious design. A redesign is advocated to represent a financial incentive system linked with academic goals and supporting an environment rich in academic freedom, teaching, research, and service in society. (MSE)

Policies governing external and offload employment of faculty in Maryland public higher education institutions are addressed, with attention directed to the relationship of external employment to the roles and missions of higher education institutions, current policies and regulations at Maryland public institutions, and policies used by peer…