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McLelland, Sandra J.; Frenkil, Steven D. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009
Utah is the only state that prohibits its state institutions from barring guns on its campuses. The University of Utah fought that statutory requirement vigorously in court, but the interests of pro-gun groups prevailed. In 2006 the Supreme Court of Utah held that the university lacked the authority to issue firearms policies, including barring…
Descriptors: Campuses, Weapons, Violence, Police
Jaschik, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Proposed taxes and bans on college business activities grow out of criticism from the owners of small businesses that colleges and other non-profit organizations abuse their tax-exempt status to compete with tax-paying companies by selling certain items. (MLW)
Descriptors: Business, Competition, Higher Education, Lobbying
Lively, Kit – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
A highly publicized controversy over a Colorado State University administrator's paid leave of absence has stirred public suspicion about paid leave for faculty and administrators, and state legislation to abolish administrative leave and regulate faculty sabbaticals has been introduced. Scholars insist sabbaticals are necessary to scholarship.…
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, College Faculty, Costs
Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
State higher education-related referenda and 1986 voter response are listed concerning compensation of state employees, facility improvement, bond issues, English as the official state language, taxes and tax policy, lotteries for financing education, state trust funds for education funding, and governing boards. (MSE)
Descriptors: Compensation (Remuneration), Constitutional Law, Educational Finance, Elections
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This May 28, 2004 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Thailand to Open a University in Muslim Region, to Defuse Tension"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Muslims, Access to Education, Immigrants
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This February 11, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "A Giant Eye on the Stars" (Lloyd, Marion); (2) "Taiwanese…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Astronomy, Higher Education, Politics of Education