NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 8 results Save | Export
The Board of Regents of the University of California, Governance, and Affirmative Action.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Academe, 1996
The report of the American Association of University Professors' ad hoc Commission on Governance and Affirmative Action concerning the University of California's decision to end affirmative action in admissions, hiring, and awarding of contracts is presented. It outlines the events leading to the policy action, considers the educational impacts,…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Affirmative Action, College Faculty, Educational Policy
The Battle of "The Normal Heart."
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Rottman, Larry – Academe, 1990
The history of the controversy over Southwest Missouri State University's production of "The Normal Heart," a play about acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is chronicled and concern is expressed about the resurgence of bitterness and hatred in the debate over academic freedom, even within the academic community. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Faculty, Drama
Salary Differences Across Disciplines.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Hansen, W. Lee – Academe, 1985
The average salaries for full professors and new assistant professors in 21 disciplines for 1976-77 and 1984-85 are ranked and the percentage increases in the intervening period are listed and analyzed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Departments
The California "Step System."
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Manaster, Alfred – Academe, 1985
The University of California's "step" system for appointment and advancement of faculty and the salary scale attached to it are outlined, and some criteria and procedures used in making academic personnel decisions are reviewed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Compensation (Remuneration), Faculty Promotion
The Erosion of Tenure in the California State University.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Pollack, June Salz – Academe, 1986
A growing bulge in the age distribution of California State University faculty and its potential effects on the status and distribution of full-time, part-time, tenured, and probationary appointments in the institution are examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Age, College Faculty, Demography, Departments
Off the Track, but in the Fold.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Berver, Kitty; And Others – Academe, 1992
New Mexico State University addressed the trend toward employing non-tenure-track faculty (NTTs) by capping the proportion of NTTs; acceptance of a two-tiered faculty with differentiated responsibilities; extension of professional rights to NTTs; full and regular NTT evaluation, participation in merit pay, and promotion opportunities; and…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Faculty, Employment Practices, Faculty Evaluation
Market, Merit, and Experience at Oakland University.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McKay, James H. – Academe, 1985
The development and implementation of a state university's salary structure providing for market differences between disciplines, merit differences, and salary increases based on professional experience and achievements are described. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Labor Market
Ups and Downs. The Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession, 1998-99.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Academe, 1999
Presents text and data tables covering higher education faculty salaries for the period 1998-1999. A text discussion of academic salaries since the l970s reviews relative and real trends, salary differences between public and private institutions, salary advantages of research universities, gender differences, and other salary inequalities.…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Compensation (Remuneration), Fringe Benefits