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.…

A case study methodology was used to investigate the career aspirations and expectations of a range of college seniors in six diverse institutions of higher education. The research question asked was: "What impact would current policy reforms such as career ladders and merit pay have on the career choices of college students who were presently not…

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

The connection between faculty sex composition and job satisfaction among women academics in selected institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania was examined. Responses to a mailed questionnaire were received from 1,089 respondents, including 214 women. Biographical data and demographic information were collected, and job satisfaction was…

This document presents the instructional agreement of West Shore Community College for 1973-74. The agreement covers responsibilities and privileges of faculty members, employment conditions, working conditions, professional compensation, professional development, faculty evaluation, and other provisions (waiver procedures, staff reduction). (PG)

Presented in this document is the negotiation agreement between Lower Columbia College and the Association of Higher Education for the period from July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1975. Included in the articles are the following: cooperative employer/association relations, association rights and privileges, conditions of employment, faculty…

Appraises developments at censured institutions for the year preceding February 15, 1974. Included are: Alabama State University, Texas A&M University, Amarillo College, Broward Community College, Indiana State University, Detroit Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Grambling College, Marshall University and 29 other institutions. (PG)

Describes the budget cut at Southern Illinois University, resulting in the firing of 104 faculty and staff members, and a class-action suit against 6 of the dismissed teachers. (Author/PG)

A former associate professor at an Ivy League school describes his impressions of teaching at a community college. (PG)

Although more media specialists are working outside public school systems, they share many basic competency areas with their school-based counterparts. Teacher education can accommodate diverse requirements if it focuses on: (1) audience; (2) objectives; (3) content; (4) media selection; (5) media production; (6) media presentation; (7)…

Teaching with the grain is a teacher education model rooted in constructivism. It has three phases: the teacher describes a specific teaching situation; analyzes the situation by examining its relationship to self, culture, students, curriculum, sponsors, and colleagues; and generates and addresses systemic issues arising from the analysis.…

Argues that the situation of adjunct instructors, particularly those who piece full-time employment from part-time appointments, is appalling and that there is responsibility to be meted out to all the various interests connected to the academy that benefit from it. Explores how adjunct instructors and graduate student can make decisions about…

Explores the relationship between academic mentoring behaviors and the organizational socialization of new faculty members within the communication discipline. Indicates that mentors' tendencies to provide support and encouragement, a sense of collegiality, and research assistance are related to an organizational newcomer's feelings of…