The American Council on Education's 2-year process of investigation, study, and selection that resulted in the council's movement from TIAA/CREF as its only available retirement plan, to a total of 15 retirement options offered by two insured annuity companies and two mutual fund companies is described. (MLW)

The annual Financial Report of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana is divided into six main sections. The Introductory Section includes the letter of transmittal, names of the Board of Trustees, staff, and consultants; the organization chart; copy of certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for 1995 financial…

Charts and graphs illustrate trends in (1) values of college employee pension money invested in the stock market since 1990; (2) college spending on a variety of faculty fringe benefits in 1992-93, by institution type; and (3) the relationship between faculty salaries and the cost of living, 1986-87 to 1992-93. (MSE)

Information on pension plans in 16 Ontario universities is presented in terms of the type of plan, eligibility, member contributions, university contributions, and benefits. There are eight defined benefit plans: seven money purchase plans with minimum guarantees, and one money purchase plan with no guarantees. Almost all of the plans are eligible…

Data charts show trends in investment gains for college faculty retirement funds in the stock market, 1990-93; distribution by rank, average salary, fringe benefits, and tenure status of two- and four-year college faculty in 1992-93; and the relationship between faculty salaries and the cost of living, 1986-87 to 1992-93. (MSE)