Presents estimates on a rational scale of current sex differentials in academic employment and of the extent to which equity has been approached since antibias regulations have been in effect, 1968-69. Three criterion variables were used: academic rank, tenure status and base institutional salary. (Author/EB)

Discusses the introduction of tenured faculty members holding radical views into the economics department of the University of Massachusetts. (SL)

Summarizes past and present academic employment of women in United States colleges, suggests explanations for the patterns, and proposes administrative changes to improve women's academic status. (AL)

Indicates that the tie between research and education may not be justifiable in an era of declining student population. Presents suggestions for new institutional arrangements so universities can maintain their scientific strength. (GS)

Reviews the current situation of mathematics in France and its potential situation in the future. Cites the lack of university teaching posts for fueling a new brain drain to the United States. Claims that the situation threatens to erode some of France's most prized intellectual achievements. (CW)

Summarizes problems resulting from the shortage of academic positions in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Analyzes pertinent factors and presents some proposed governmental programs to solve these problems. (SK)