The author investigates the wisdom of public policy widening the salary differential between researchers and professors. He evaluates the potential problems in adopting a self-selection wage policy, when workers' risk aversion and preferences or the accumulation of human capital are considered. (Author/CH)

The Composite Indicator of Changes (CIC) in average salaries and wages paid by public school systems is a statistical measure based on data collected and reported annually for 28 of 32 public employee positions that gauges and compares salary changes and analyzes salary trends in individual school systems, groups of school systems, and nationally.…

This study, inspired by the efforts of NASW to improve the public perception and understanding of social work, focused on the perceptions and attitudes of college students regarding the profession of social work. The sample included 678 undergraduates at a state university who represented a wide variety of majors. Findings indicate that students'…

This report presents an analysis of salaries earned by professional staff employed in Maryland public schools. The report covers selected central office staff, school level administrators, teachers, and other professionals. The salaries are derived from local payroll records of individuals and include annual base pay, determined by education and…

This brief report surveys the various ways in which institutions of higher learning compensate supplemental faculty workload. The survey, which achieved a 91 percent response rate, was conducted of 42 universities enrolling over 18,000 students. The survey asked about the length of academic terms and the methods used to write faculty supplemental…

This study presents comparative data collected from 85 state-supported universities or university systems in 45 states, and 35 university systems representing 28 states on the administrative salaries they paid in 1993-94. The salaries are presented in rank-order (from highest to lowest) to facilitate comparisons of a particular position's salary…

This report examines the process of job evaluation as a method of measuring job worth. Latent trait theory is applied to suggest methods of identifying wage bias. The point factor method of job evaluation selects compensable factors and weights them, using regression analysis. This method is used to maximize the prediction of the existing wage…

By reviewing how a school system establishes salary ranges and job classifications for nonunion employees and then correcting any inequities, school districts can avoid being sued by comparable-worth advocates. (JW)

Following a national trend, school board members, administrators, and teachers in Brandon, Vermont, have developed a model for a standards-based evaluation and compensation system for teachers that does not link test scores to teacher pay. The model was developed over a period of 4 years, a necessary amount of time to establish guiding principles,…

This report presents data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 public community colleges. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on a combination of college enrollment (semester), geographic location, and financial data. These seven peer groups are described as follows: (1)…

This document analyzes the composition and structure of various salary schedules for teachers currently used by public school systems. An overview of features found in teacher salary schedules is provided, including discussions on the basic structure of the schedule, methods of initial placement and advancement on the schedule, and salary…

The Departments of Labor and Higher Education, working in close collaboration with the constituent units of public higher education, present this comprehensive report on the employment of graduates of public colleges and universities. This report summarizes the employment and compensation experience of students who graduated from the State's 18…

To help inform policymakers and the public about the progress of education in the United States, Congress has mandated that the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) produce an annual report, "The Condition of Education." This year's report presents 42 indicators of important developments and trends in U.S. education. These…

This report presents comparative data collected from 98 state-supported universities in 47 states, and 38 university systems representing 30 states, on the administrative salaries they paid in 1994-95. The salaries are presented in rank-order (from highest to lowest) to facilitate comparisons of a participant's relative standing with other…

This report presents comparative data collected from 103 state-supported universities or university systems in 47 states, and 38 university systems representing 30 states, on the administrative salaries they paid in 1994-95. The salaries are presented in rank-order (from highest to lowest) to facilitate comparisons of a participant's relative…