Examines challenges that high school department chairpersons faced while changing to a 4 x 4 block schedule. Finds that chairpersons experienced multiple learning curves and increased tensions between departmental and teaching responsibilities, problems exacerbated by reduced release time. Recommends aligning job descriptions with procedures,…

Six methods by which the departmental chairperson can improve instruction are presented. The first method is improving instruction by example. The chairman can sponsor discussions at faculty meetings designed to explore what comprises good teaching and identify members of his/her staff to serve as models. A second method of improving instruction…

This study surveys 107 foreign language departments in secondary schools in western New York and identifies duties and practices of those responsible for the departmental leadership. The report also determines the amount of released time granted to perform departmental duties. The educational preparation and work experience of supervisory staff…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of Cincinnati and the university chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1986 through August 31, 1989 is presented. The 42 articles, grouped into seven categories, cover the following: (1) basic principles (recognition and…

Significant contractual provisions in negotiating faculty workload were identified, using data on over 300 faculty contracts, 273 of which were in force on January 1, 1980. Individual campuses covered by these agreements numbered over 650. The following contractual workload provisions were assessed: workload credit hour teaching, load, overload…

The collective bargaining agreement between Detroit College of Business and Detroit College of Business Faculty Association Chapter (17 full-time faculty members) of the National Education Association covering the period July 1, 1982-June 30, 1986 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, association relations,…

The collective bargaining agreement between Central Michigan Univeristy and the Central Michigan University Faculty Association Chapter (570 members) of the National Education Association covering the period July 1, 1984-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition and rights, dues deduction, grievance…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Ferris State College and Ferris Faculty Association Chapter (507 members), an affiliate of the National Education Association and the Michigan Education Association, covering the period November 12, 1984-June 30, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition,…

Collective bargaining agreements between 15 selected community college districts in northern California and their faculty associations are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1987. Contracts for the following colleges and districts are included: Butte Community College District, Cabrillo Community College District, College of the…

Collective bargaining agreements of 22 selected Illinois two-year colleges are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1988. Contracts for the following colleges are included: Belleville Area College, Black Hawk College, Carl Sandburg College, College of Lake County, Cook County College, Highland Community College, Illinois Central College,…

Collective bargaining agreements of 15 selected New Jersey two-year colleges are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1987. Contracts for the following colleges are included: Atlantic Community College, Bergen Community College, Brookdale Community College, Burlington County College, Camden County College, County College of Morris,…

Collective bargaining agreements of 19 selected Michigan two-year colleges are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1987. Contracts for the following colleges are included: Alpena Community College, Bay de Noc Community College, Gogebic Community College, Grand Rapids Junior College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kellogg Community…

Collective bargaining agreements between 27 selected community colleges of the State University of New York and their faculty associations are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1987. Contracts for the following colleges are included: Adirondack Community College, Broome Community College, Cayuga County Community College, Clinton…

This agreement between St. Louis Community College (SLCC) and the Junior College District-National Education Association (JCD-NEA) establishes board policy with respect to the employment of full-time faculty at SLCC. The articles in the agreement establish provisions and rights with respect to: (1) SLCC's recognition of the right of full-time…

Collective bargaining agreements between 14 selected community colleges in southern California and their faculty associations are presented, representing contracts in effect in 1987. Contracts for the following colleges are included: Barstow College, Chaffey College, College of the Sequoias, El Camino College, Glendale Community College, Imperial…