Most college and university administrators claim to care deeply about the quality of teaching at their institutions. But, too often, their actions belie their words. Consider, for example, the following questions. Which candidate for a faculty position is usually viewed as more attractive, the promising researcher or the promising teacher? Who…

A case study tracing failed efforts by Georgetown University (District of Columbia) administrators to require tenured professors at the medical center to fund most of their own salaries notes that despite faculty support by two grievance committees, faculty were forced to sue. Ultimately, an out-of-court settlement was reached. (DB)