Outlines the principal features of the Public Community College Act providing statutory tenure for faculty members in community college districts in Illnois after three consecutive years of satisfactory service. Briefly summarizes the responses to the bill of the governor and community college faculty members. (AYC)

Relates the American Federation of Teachers' concerns about escalating attacks on tenure. Outlines legislative provisions undermining tenure in Illinois and the efforts to pass a bill returning to statutory tenure. Discusses the effect of the tenure law on Illinois community colleges and the future of statutory tenure in higher education. (AYC)

Recent developments in funding have led to concern among Illinois educators and others about the viable future of vocational/technical and adult education. What is needed is a statewide commitment to vocational/technical education as a life-long learning process. (DC)

Outlines the conditions leading to the passage of the tenure law for Illinois public community colleges. Reveals problems with the law's lack of definitions. Discusses the negative effects of the law on local control and part-time faculty. (AYC)