Responses from 1,025 of 1,830 business faculty in the United States and Canada (64.9% tenured) showed significant disagreement between tenured and nontenured faculty on 13 of 20 tenure issues. A majority of both groups agreed that tenure modifications are needed. (SK)

Responses from 166 of 281 university home economics administrators showed that 28% create non-tenure-track positions for certain specializations; 37% grant tenure for master's plus experience. Although some specializations may be better served outside of the tenure track, it may create inequities in a two-tier professorate. (SK)

This study relates information regarding the role part-time faculty members fill in colleges and universities. Data are from the U.S. Department of Education's National Survey of Postsecondary Faculty, 1999. In that year, 2 of every 5 faculty members taught on a part-time basis, and they taught nearly 40% of all classes and students that were…

To facilitate the success of beginning nursing faculty, a self-governing support group was formed to share information and experiences and conduct scholarly projects. Emotional and instrumental support and tenure-related activities helped reduce stress, increase collegiality, and enhance faculty success. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Purpose: This study investigates how the increased use of part-time and nontenure-track instructors may result in grade inflation. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses ten years of registrar data at a Midwest State (USA) institution to perform a multiple regression grade analysis. Findings: Evidence is found that part-time and…

This book provides a systematic look at nontenure track faculty, the roles they play in higher education, and the policies that control the terms and conditions of their employment. Data sources include two surveys of the National Survey of Postsecondary Faculty. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The Context for…

The president of the American Association of University Professors examines the year's activities and asserts that one of the association's most important contributions has been helping to raise the alarm about the serious impact of contingent academic labor on higher education. (EV)

A survey of 105 nontenure-track instructors and research associates identified advantages of adjunct status (flexibility, autonomy, challenge) and disadvantages (lack of advancement, remuneration, and respect). Late-career adjuncts had more positive attitudes and work behaviors. Midcareer adjuncts had the most difficulty balancing work and family.…

The freshmen writing faculty at DePaul University (Illinois) was comprised of 10 female non-tenure track instructors in the spring term of 1990. The core program for freshmen taking the introductory writing course pairs the English course with a history course, thus combining a study of civilization with a study of writing and rhetoric, and…

Surveyed junior faculty at 15 black private colleges. Results revealed that lack of time for research was of special concern. Respondents indicated their research activity was minimal because of other responsibilities such as departmental and college-wide assignments. Suggests strategies for stimulating and encouraging research. (Author/JAC)

Describes the newly hired broadcast journalism educator's basic needs, noting that fostering conditions for professional growth should be a concern for department chairs. (HTH)

This Digest discusses issues related to full-time, nontenure track, contract college faculty, sometimes called contingent faculty. Recent data from several sources show that the opportunities for tenure are declining, while the numbers of nontenure positions are increasing. Part of the increase in full-time nontenure faculty is due to the decrease…

This study is a preliminary investigation of faculty attitudes toward the processes of promotion and tenure in higher education. It began when several colleagues joined to submit proposals to a national conference establishing a panel to discuss promotion and tenure, which were subsequently accepted. The panel proposal consisted of: (1) a…

This book examines how and why colleges abolish or institute tenure by profiling four colleges: two that moved from tenure to term contracts and two that moved from contracts to tenure. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Tenure and Contract Systems: An Overview"; (3) "Scott College"; (4) "Rowlette College"; (5) "Lakeview College"; (6)…