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Doney, Lloyd D.; Trebby, James P. – Academe, 1997
Although a casual analysis might suggest that a faculty member cannot afford a two-term sabbatical leave, factors affecting income loss from sabbaticals have changed. These include an increase in the number of two-income households, general increases in salary levels, and substantial revisions in federal tax law. Income loss from sabbaticals,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Decision Making, Economic Change, Family Income

Friedberg, Ruth Ann; Chapman, Margaret L. – Academe, 1993
A survey of college faculty revealed that the Tax Reform Act of 1986, designed to make taxes simpler and more equitable, has increased the taxes of over half the respondents and decreased the tax liability of only 9%. Results also suggest that faculty bear a significant portion of the expenses associated with their profession. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Compensation (Remuneration), Costs, Economic Change

Academe, 1982
The American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure reports on possible results on faculty salary structure, the tenure system, and retirement options of legislation uncapping the mandatory retirement age of college faculty. Considerations for institutions to make in adjusting personnel policies are…
Descriptors: Age, College Faculty, Federal Legislation, Higher Education