Most institutions of higher education require evidence of effective teaching as part of the review process for reappointment and for tenure/promotion. This study examines the relative importance of various documents placed in the teaching section of the dossier as rated by pre-tenured faculty members and review committee members. Results indicate…

Academic administrators from sixteen private colleges in Minnesota and nine chapter presidents of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) responded to a questionnaire investigating tenure policies and procedures in Minnesota private colleges. Results of the survey indicated that the private colleges of Minnesota will probably…

While corporations have been offering early retirement to their employees for a number of years, universities and colleges have only recently used such programs to create change. This survey was conducted to determine how professors are faring as relative newcomers to early retirement programs. Questionnaires were mailed to 159 colleges and…

Long-term disability income coverage is seen as the most rapidly growing staff benefit in recent years. A Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association's survey of existing long-term disability plans, which provide adequate income replacement, is discussed. (MLW)

Reported are the results of a National Science Foundation-sponsored survey conducted by the Higher Education Panel of the American Council on Education. For this survey, the Council asked the 535 2- and 4-year colleges belonging to the Panel how many full-time faculty they hired in 1976-77 in selected fields, the proportion of those hired who had…

A descriptive study of 29 PhD's whose anticipated academic careers have been disrupted by tenure denial, contract termination, or underemployment is discussed. The subjects' assessments of their situations, their problems, and their coping techniques are described. (Author/MLW)

Results of a survey of pension plans in Ontario universities are summarized according to type of plan, eligibility, member and university contributions, and benefits. Benefits for normal retirment, early retirement, termination, and death are presented. Death benefits are outlined for before retirement, after retirement, and by model pension…

Results of a survey of benefits (excluding pensions) provided by Ontario universities are presented. Responses are presented by university concerning the following aspects of general benefits: administration and insurance plans, communication of benefits, proposed changes in benefits, provision of life and dismemberment insurance, and maternity…

Data about the temporary faculty at Illinois State University were collected to determine the personal and institutional conditions of temporary employment that may inhibit participation in the full range of faculty activities. A questionnaire was developed and sent to all (984) teaching faculty, institutional records were examined and selected,…

This collection of documents contains four papers: (1) "An Orientation Seminar for Prospective Wine Science and Viticulture Students" (A. V. Hood), which describes an innovation organized by staff involved in the external teaching of wine science and viticulture who sought to break down the barriers and concerns of prospective students…

Five journalism educators report on surveys examining (1) the hiring of teachers and the course content needed for the public relations curriculum; (2) the study of journalism history; (3) the structure, purpose, and content of photojournalism courses; and (4) problems created by the increased use of electronic laboratory equipment in journalism…

This report represents the fifth teacher education follow-up study at Central Missouri State University (CMSU). The Teacher Education Assessment Committee (TEAC), a centralized system of data collection and assessment, conducts and publishes results of periodic assessments and evaluations of the university's teacher education programs by…

This study was conducted to provide information for the Ontario Ministry of Education about the 1990-91 graduating class of candidates from teacher education institutions in Ontario. Subjects were 5,080 English-language and 417 French-language teacher education graduates. A longitudinal survey was taken in three stages over a period of two years.…

Presents the results of a statewide survey of Kansas art teachers. Teachers revealed that Discipline Based Art Education had little influence on them. Primary areas of concern were lack of funding and low status of art programs. Includes statistical analysis of the relationship between teaching experience, level of education, and teaching…

Discusses a survey conducted in the Tatar Republic of the Soviet Union involving over 800 teachers, students, and parents. Reports that the study investigated opinions about teachers' social position. Indicates widespread agreement concerning the teaching profession's low prestige. Explores reasons for the profession's low prestige through an…