Discusses the ramifications of the National Labor Relations Board extension of jurisdiction to private, nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Discusses: status of faculty, appropriate bargaining units, unfair practices, and an assessment of the board's performance. (Author/PG)

An in-depth, exploratory analysis was conducted covering nine cases in which mediation was used as an alternative to the adversary system in arriving at divorce settlements. The analyses were based on audio recordings of mediation sessions and an intensive interview with each of the parties 3 to 12 months after the divorce. Four obstacles to…

A primary rule for implementing the collective bargaining grievance process in higher education is to settle early and at the lowest possible level. To achieve this or to prevent grievances, clear contract language, a contract administrator, and a "two-one-one" grievance structure should be adopted. (Author/JMD)

Mediation can be an efficient and appropriate process for resolving civil rights complaints. A survey of 36 human relations and civil rights offices in 10 states confirms that mediation is too seldom used, although there is interest in mediation practices. Problem areas in mediation are discussed. (SLD)

The termination of unsatisfactory school employees is an ubiquitous and often expensive legal problem for school districts. This monograph was designed to help school attorneys and administrators in handling the termination process as fairly and efficiently as possible. The monograph begins with articles on documentation, evaluation, and…