This report of a survey conducted in the fall of 1988 represents compensation trends for college and university Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in 1,005 institutions of higher education. A profile of participating institutions classifies the institutions by system structure, operating budget, endowment, enrollment, number of employees, geographical location, and other data elements. A profile of CEOs presents information on their number of years in position, number of years in higher education, gender, age, minority status, recruitment source, and previous position. An analysis of CEO recruiting and relocation policies and practices is provided, followed by an analysis of employment policies and practices focusing on contracts, performance review, academic rank, tenure policy, vacation policy, sabbatical policy, and leave of absence policy. Data on CEO compensation is provided in annual salary tables which are organized by institution classification, type, structure, and financial/operating statistics. Information on salary increases, additional CEO income, and salary deferral is also given. Also considered are group and retirement benefits for CEOs and such CEO perquisites as housing, automobiles, local entertainment, travel entertainment, and others. The report concludes with a section on involuntary separation policies. An appendix contains a list of participating institutions and a copy of the survey questionnaire. (JDD)