Contends that universities must be concerned with efforts to censor elementary and secondary schools' academic freedom. Reports on the American Association of University Professors' (AAUP) recommendations for promoting and protecting academic freedom. The recommendations are targeted at universities, academic disciplines, and individual faculty…

Discusses the importance of being fully aware of the school district's, the state's, and the organization's rules, regulations, and laws affecting teachers, students, parents and guardians, and taxpayers regarding student organizations. (JOW)

The author recounts her experiences as a lobbyist for the Louisiana Vocational Agricultural Teachers' Association during a period of severe financial cutbacks for education in that state. She provides ideas for vocational agriculture teachers in other states on how to influence state apropriations. (CH)

Colleges are less willing to cooperate with the American Association of University Professors in its investigations of institutional violations of faculty's rights, and some criticize the organization's dual role as professional association and union. (MSE)

"Accuracy in Academia" (AIA) is a new lobby organized for recruiting student volunteers to monitor university courses and expose anti-American teaching. Hard science and journalism courses will be omitted from scrutiny with emphasis on political science, economics, history, and sociology courses. University groups feel that AIA's tactics threaten…

Argues that professionalization is needed to help teachers improve their status and attain better compensation and a greater voice in decision making. Calls for a national teacher examination; expanding choice for parents, students, and teachers; a professional teacher board; a different kind of career ladder; and restructuring the delivery of…

Reviews court decisions related to the limited constitutional rights of tenured faculty members in State-supported institutions of higher education who face dismissal based on institutional necessity. Considers court opinions on what qualifies as "financial exigency" and "bona fide dismissal," and describes actions taken by the…

Presents a theoretical construct for understanding job discrimination and affirmative action in higher education. Focuses on three areas of concern: (1) job listings; (2) use of the terms "qualified" and "qualifications" to purge competent Black job candidates; and (3) the role of publications in tenure decisions. Outlines strategies for…

This brief report summarizes a longer document with the same title in the ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report series. Academic freedom provides the foundation for faculty scholarship and teaching, making it possible for educators to exchange ideas and concepts freely in the classroom, to explore and disseminate new knowledge, and to speak out both…

This report synthesizes the literature and applicable case law concerning academic freedom in higher education and addresses the following issues: (1) popular notions concerning academic freedom; (2) whether academic freedom is a legal right; (3) whether faculty at private institutions have the same rights as faculty in public schools; and (4)…

Proposes categories of teacher ability that make it possible to increase Soviet teacher salaries depending on the results of certification, seniority, and class size. Urges economic motivation as an incentive to attract better candidates to the teaching profession. Criticizes the present practice of awarding salary increases for length of service,…

Warns that higher education, particularly in the humanities, has become politicized. Argues that restrictions on the freedom of speech of professors and students in the name of feminist and antiracist ideologies are one-sided examples of "political correctness." Contends that the humanities are diminished by such politicalization and…

Consists of 10 articles relating to various legal issues that could affect agricultural educators. Topics covered include (1) expectations for laboratory safety, (2) professional malpractice, (3) liability, (4) sex equity, (5) teacher rights and responsibilities, and (6) legal issues in supervised occupational experience programs. (CH)

Urges that teachers be allowed to play a more active role in school restructuring. Argues that democratic ideals cannot be taught by a school system that is not run democratically. Insists that proponents of restructuring and educational renewal must see as central the teachers' control over professional affairs. (DK)