The collective bargaining agreement between the Community College of Allegheny County and the American Federation of Teachers for the period from October 1, 1972 through August 31, 1974 is contained in this document. Included in the articles of the agreement are sections covering grievance procedures, management rights, academic freedom, renewals…

Seven questions dealing with retirement needs and expectations were included in a comprehensive questionnaire distributed to a sample of University of Southern California faculty in the fall of 1973 to obtain preliminary information for developing a more detailed study. The response to these items suggests that although most faculty now expect to…

The dismissal of six faculty members (all of whom had served beyond the seven-year maximum probationary period) are examined by AAUP's Committee A in terms of tenure, academic due process, adequacy of notice, and conditions for academic freedom. Wingate's president termed the action a decision not to renew one-year contracts. (AF)

Considers faculty attitudes toward the bargaining process and gives an account of the effects that the bargaining process has had in its early years. (Author/RK)

Since 1853 NJEA has been in the forefront in its efforts to gain important legislation for the children and teachers of New Jersey. Describes legislation on which NJEA seeks progress. (Editor/RK)

This document summarizes seven speeches on educational issues in Wisconsin. Dr. Ernest Boyer advocates recognition and reward for quality teachers and identifies developing language skills as the essential purpose of public education. Dr. Carolyn Warner defends free public education and criticizes tuition tax credits. Dr. James Rutherford urges…

The status of faculty unionization in American colleges in 1988 is reviewed in this newsletter. Information is given on the following: agents elected; activities of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), and American Association of University Professors (AAUP); "no-agent" elections; decertifications;…

Analyzes the implications of recent court decisions concerning faculty/institution relations on retrenchment, layoff and termination. (Editor/PG)

Many colleges now confront 3 powerful forces - affirmative action, tenure, and unionization - but may not be fully aware of the emerging relationship among them. Federally mandated affirmative action programs have altered traditional college and university personnel practices substantially. Affirmative action has prompted college administrators to…

This agreement between the Board of Control of Ferris State College and the Ferris Faculty Association--MEA-NEA covers the period 1973-75. Sections of the agreement cover the basic contractual provisions, rights of the association, faculty rights, administrative responsibilities, promotions and transfers, teaching conditions, retrenchment,…

This document presents a contractual agreement between the Board of Junior College District No. 506 and Sauk Valley College Faculty Association. Articles cover recognition, procedures, agreement appeal procedures, no-strike clause, faculty personnel policies, faculty tenure policy, academic freedom, criteria for selection and promotion of…

This agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 11 and the Fort Steilacoom Community College Faculty Association covers the academic year 1973-74. Provisions of the agreement cover a saving clause, definitions, hours per week/work day span, instructor productivity, teaching load, extended contracts/released time,…

This agreement between the Genesee Community College Board of Trustees and the Genesee Community College Education Association covers the period August 16, 1971 to August 15, 1973. Articles of the agreement include recognition, board of trustee rights, faculty and education association rights; membership, fees and payroll deductions; academic…

Presented in this document is the professional staff contract between the Minnesota State Junior College Board and the Minnesota Junior College Faculty Association for the period of April 17, 1973 through July 1, 1974. The articles of the agreement cover strikes and lock-outs, management rights, employee protection and assistance, work year,…

This agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore and the Community College of Baltimore Faculty Federation, Local 1980 AFT, AFL-CIO covers the period of July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. Articles of the agreement cover union recognition and definitions, union-board relations, union activities, academic freedom…