Reports the results of a survey (of 79 selected institutional members of the American Society of Allied Health Professions) designed to obtain information on current policies regarding allied health faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure which are in effect in these institutions. (LAS)

There are benefits to allied health faculty's participation in clinical practice, but faculty practice plans should include philosophy and bylaws that safeguard the quality of teaching. Plans should address fees, income distribution, incentives, and other administrative issues. (SK)

A cultural competence survey completed by 35 allied health faculty (59%) and 151 students (28%) indicated that students consistently had higher but not statistically significant mean scores on knowledge of diverse communities, personal involvement, and overall score. This student group was slightly more ethnically diverse than the faculty.…

Describes four strategies used by health-sciences faculty to develop rigorous but expanded standards for promotion/tenure: redesign of appointment and promotion guidelines; compendium of ways to document clinical and professional service; workshop to increase awareness of review committees; and workshop to prepare junior faculty for promotion. (SK)

Responses from 47 percent of 310 deans/directors of allied health education programs revealed an average of 35.5 percent of allied health faculty achieving tenure, compared to 58.2 percent for campuses generally. Most noted a trend toward more rigorous tenure criteria. (SK)

A national study was conducted to assess the level of allied health research productivity and to determine the relationship between the amount of research and faculty characteristics. Data from 2,187 respondents indicated that faculty who are employed by four-year research universities, possess earned doctorates, hold the rank of professor, and…

Ethical dilemmas faced by an academic fieldwork coordinator, clinical preceptor, and student illustrate the complex issues surrounding confidentiality in allied health clinical experience. Awareness of the law and professional codes of ethics should guide decision making. (SK)

Responses from an informal survey of directors of postsecondary allied health programs are summarized to indicate their concerns about allied health education issues in the following areas: definition (identity), credentialing, funding, education institutions and clinical arrangements, curriculum, continuing education, faculty and administration,…

Allied health faculty and student exchange program between the University of Kentucky and the University of Wolverhampton (England) provides opportunities for research and scholarly activity. It has improved the quality of student theses, generated increased funding support, and resulted in 100% employment of Wolverhampton student participants…