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Peer reviewedOi, Walter Y. – Science, 1979
The current controversy over age-based mandatory retirement in academia is causing a review of tenure and salary policies. In this article, two alternative explanations for the institution of tenure are discussed. Five alternative policy responses available to university administrators are described and analyzed. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Academic Standards, College Faculty, Contracts
