This study examined how elementary teacher education programs in the Midwest Environmental Education Conference partner states (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) address and assess the competencies set forth by the NAAEE "Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators". In April 2012,…

The purpose of this study was to build on this body of research by exploring the differences in factors related to overall job satisfaction by faculty rank. Because faculty from one institution were used in the study and the data source included results from a survey taken by only some of the faculty, generalizability of the findings may be…

For the past decade, attention has been drawn to a perceived shortage of school leadership applicants. Establishing an accurate perception of the shortage issue, however, is complex. One challenge with the perception of the shortage is the connection made between quality and shortage. The interpretation of quality is often times determined by a…

Minnesota's experience with collective bargaining in public higher education is described from enabling legislation to the first contract. The effects on traditional governance structures, especially selection and evaluation of department chairpersons and deans, are noted. Also considered are the role of the "meet and confer" process,…

This study examined the coverage of sexual orientation topics within 77 public university secondary teacher preparation programs across seven US states, and represented programs preparing 8,300-11,500 teachers annually. Findings indicated that 40% of programs did not address sexual orientation as a diversity topic. Further, even programs that did…

Presents the results of a survey of Minnesota's teacher education leaders following enactment of new outcome-based state requirements for teacher preparation programs. Most agreed that many changes would be precipitated by the mandate, but a significant number were apprehensive and confused by what changes the new system might bring. (SM)

The history of the Bush Public School Executive Fellows program is described. The primary objective of the program is to increase the ability of chief Minnesota school executives to guide and direct the design and delivery of public education in a more effective and efficient manner. Participation is designed to increase their ability to more…

The employee contract between the Minnesota State Board for Community Colleges and the Minnesota Community College Faculty Asssociation, the exclusive representative for all instructors, counselors, and librarians, is presented, covering the years 1985 through 1987. The 30 articles in the agreement set forth rights and provisions related to…