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American Association for Higher Education, Washington, DC. – 1979
The question of the viability of tenure for college faculty is considered in three papers. In "The History of Tenure," Walter P. Metzger considers the history of academic tenure and the history of opposition to this practice. It is concluded that tenure continues to be a vital institution and has provided a better quality faculty. Its…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Contracts
