Indiana University's experiences with trying to cancel an increasingly expensive early retirement system illustrates some of the ways in which faculty retirement benefits are subject to attack and some of the potential and weaknesses of the traditional faculty governance mechanisms in trying to shape a response. (MSE)

Faculty perceptions of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and the College Retirement Equities Fund are noted and the funds' performance in the recent market are criticized for inflexibility and lack of leadership. (MSE)

A survey of retired teachers who have been members of the American Association of University Professors for over 50 years resulted in a high response rate and lengthy and enthusiastic replies to questions about academic freedom, instructional quality, and educational change during their careers. A significant finding was a general satisfaction…