Federal legislation effective in 1994 bars colleges and universities from forcing tenured faculty to retire at age 70. Reactions of unions and professional associations, a required study of the law's impact, and a related measure requiring institutions to continue contributions to pension plans of over-65 workers are discussed. (MSE)

Prompted in part by a recent Supreme Court decision, colleges and universities are reexamining their policies on sexual harrassment and are facing difficult ethical and civil liberties questions. Their goal is to eliminate harrassing behavior without jeopardizing academic freedom or employees' due-process rights. (MSE)

This article stresses the need for recreational sports professionals to be cognizant of legal implications when leasing facility space to events organizers. Pertinent law is discussed, and facility managers are encouraged to develop usage policies and lease agreements responsive to laws governing the rental of school property for nonschool…

The institutions making efforts to study and change faculty salary disparities for men and women are finding that determining what constitutes a fair salary review and adjustment is difficult. Other institutions are resisting making changes. (MSE)

The National Education Association (NEA) believes that faculty development programs, if designed by the faculty, implemented on a voluntary and equitable basis, and adequately funded, can contribute to improving teaching and learning on college and university campuses. The ideal of continuing self-improvement by college and university faculty is a…

This report examines faculty salaries at the California Community Colleges, and executive compensation at the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges. Following an executive summary, Part 1 of the report presents an overview of faculty salaries in the California community colleges. It also…