Examines how literature is defined in a nonintellectual way and calls for a redefinition of "teaching literature" and of the teaching profession. (CRH)

Examines two problems with the promotion system fostered by the AAUP and certain universities: (1) the policies as they deal with junior faculty; and (2) the kind of colleague the policies have produced. (NH)

Discusses faculty development and the role of the English department chairperson in that area. (FL)

Suggests that verbal and visual literacy are interdependent and that English departments should take on the task of heightening visual literacy. (AEA)

Claims that, in light of current criticism, educational institutions must move to discover, to identify, and to articulate the structures that were once in place, and redesign, rebuild, and where appropriate, replace them so that institutions can once more house and serve citizens. (NH)

Uses the sports analogy to criticize recruiting policies for assistant professors, claiming current policies violate the profession's promise of open access to openings and devalue all candidates who are not Rookies of the Year. (NH)

Describes how a self-arranged instructor internship program oriented a technical writing teacher to the technical communication profession and made clear some of the needed changes in instructional practices. (EL)

Discusses the transition from teaching in a college to working in business. Points out similarities and differences between the work of academe and the business world. (EL)

Discusses the shortcomings of one college English department and suggests ways the department can be improved. (AEA)

Describes the conflict between teaching women's literature and teaching the traditional American literature curriculum. Points out the neglect of H.B. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in most American literature courses. (AEA)

Presents personal testimony regarding the function of literature in a student's personal life. (GT)

Discusses how in the MLA, community college scholars confront three thorny issues: coping with isolation and negative stereotyping on their own campuses and within the profession; affirming the unique scholarly perspective sparked by career readjustments; and making that perspective known in professional circles. (EL)

Discusses English coalitions, "Some Plain Truths about Teaching English" (a statement drafted by the Coalition of English Associations), problems of the profession with communications, and ADE history. (EL)

Discusses the needs and problems of English departments identified by the MLA's l982 "Report of the Commission on the Future of the Profession." Discusses the "traditional" and "nontraditional" aspects of humanities education, disciplinary and general education, and the political, economic, and intellectual upheavals…

Considers aspects of good masters and doctoral programs in creative writing and suggests ways in which to integrate creative writing with literature programs. (CRH)