More than a third of the nation's college professors were found to believe that collective bargaining is the most effective way for faculty members to influence decisions on their campuses. (Editor)

Discusses the dismissal of a professor for his actions in favor of faculty involvement in administrative affairs. (HS)

Reviews the case of Michael L. Bottino who was denied reappointment without justifiable reason. (HS)

A shift is expected to take place in academic administration where faculty organizations will press for faculty involvement in governance. (HS)

Discusses the 1972 policy of the Virginia Community College System that removed faculty tenure except for those who already possessed tenure or had been recommended for tenure. (PG)

Discusses the case of Professor Ehlen at Concordia Seminary in Missouri who was denied reappointment and dismissed in February 1974 for reasons concerning his interpretation of passages from the Old Testament. (Author/PG)

The administration of Houston Baptist University, while proceeding in accordance with its interpretation of institutional policy, terminated the appointment of Dr. Talley, who had served in excess of the probation period at the time he was notified of the action. The administration acted without specific cause and without demonstrating cause.…

Discusses the academic freedom case of history professor Grant Cooper at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. (PG)

At Stanford University, The early retirement plan is an option for older faculty who, while continuing for the most part to serve their institutions well, nonetheless recognize a difficulty in competing with younger faculty who are attuned to today's approaches. (Author/PG)

Reports on the findings of a time budget of a university lecturer for 12 months and challenges the assumption that faculty work only 50.5 hours a week. Increasing bureaucratization of staff-student relationships has reduced the time available for faculty reading and research. (Author/PG)

Contrary to popular belief, much power is vested in university governing boards that are usually composed of individuals not professionally concerned with higher education. The Center conducted a study in 1965 of trustees at 38 member institutions of the American Association of Universities, in an effort to expand previous findings on governing…