This analysis of retirement planning and early retirement incentive plans in Illinois community colleges was drawn from a study of early retirement plans at each of the state's 39 community colleges, and a follow-up survey to clarify information in the documents and determine colleges' plans for the future. After introductory comments on the issue…

In 1991, a study was conducted to provide a demographic profile of Colorado's community college faculty; to determine their retirement intentions; to predict the percent of faculty retiring over the next 14 years; to ascertain those incentives most favorable for retaining the services of faculty beyond their retirement eligibility; and to…

A study was conducted by the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges to examine problems faced by community college presidents following termination or forced retirement from their positions. Interviews were conducted with 12 former presidents who had been officially dismissed by their governing boards or…

This survey attempted to study factors important to making faculty decide to continue or terminate employment at South Texas Community College (STCC). Surveys were e-mailed to 276 full time, regular faculty and 170 adjunct faculty with valid STCC e-mail addresses. Although 54% (150) of the full time faculty responded to the survey, it remains a…

In June 1981, the Presidents Academy conducted a study of the contract and compensation arrangements for chief executive officers (CEO's) of two-year colleges in the United States and its territories and Canada. Responses were received from 639 of the 1,231 colleges surveyed; 90% were public colleges. The study revealed that: (1) 72% of the CEO's…

In 1990, a study was conducted of full-time faculty, deans, chairpersons, and academic administrators at the State University of New York (SUNY) community and technical colleges. The purpose of the study was to profile these groups and to identify future academic personnel replacement needs. A survey questionnaire mailed to SUNY's 30 community…

A survey of 38 community college districts, including all community colleges in Ohio as well as a representative nationwide sample, was conducted by Cuyahoga Community College (CCC) in December 1979 to solicit information on faculty compensation during 1979 and to determine CCC's relative position among similar institutions with regard to…

In 1991, a study was conducted at Saint Petersburg Junior College (SPJC) to develop a set of strategies for coping with the ramifications of an aging faculty. The study was initiated as a result of projections that large numbers of aging faculty would soon be retiring in the same or consecutive years. The first step of the study consisted of…

In February 1986, the Professional Concerns Subcommittee of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) conducted a survey to assess the availability and preparation of two-year college mathematics faculty. Questionnaires were distributed to mathematics chairs at 950 two-year colleges nationwide, requesting information on…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Victor Valley College Board of Trustees and the Victor Valley College California Teachers Association/National Education Association is presented. This contract, covering the period from July 1989 through June 1992, deals with the following topics: bargaining agent recognition; district and…