Four contributors (1) discuss a rationale that would enable English departments to maintain a balance between publishing and perishing, (2) argue for the small colleges relinquishing their publish-or-perish policies, (3) examine the benefits of writing for alternative audiences, and (4) explore limitations on scholarly publishing. (AEA)

Recent adverse economic conditions have forced colleges and universities to fire tenured faculty members for reasons of financial exigency. The courts must define "financial exigency" to prevent abuse of the procedure by firing unwanted but tenured faculty. The search for such a definition is explored. (LBH)

Includes "Importance of Being a Technology Teacher" (Seymour); "Opportunity for Minority Teachers" (Scott); "You Can Shape the Future" (Lovedahl); "Boring? NOT!" (Wright); and "1993 Listing of Institutional Members" (directory of degree programs in technology education). (JOW)

With the ongoing reform of higher education there has been a breaking down of the egalitarianism whereby everyone receives the same rewards for their work regardless of their performance, which has been intrinsic to the disposition of teachers practiced by higher education institutions. Discrepancies have come into being in the wages, allowances…

Criticizes the invalid imposition of business principles upon the mission of higher education. Explores the best and worst aspects of tenure through the experiences of one senior and one junior faculty member. Concludes that the culture of tenure needs to be changed from an entitlement program to a public good. (MJP)

The annual Financial Report of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana is divided into six main sections. The Introductory Section includes the letter of transmittal, names of the Board of Trustees, staff, and consultants; the organization chart; copy of certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for 1995 financial…

This report presents results of a survey of pension plans offered by Ontario universities to their employees. A summary provides overall information by: type of plan; eligibility; member contributions; university contributions; benefits; indexing; and standard options for benefit payment on early retirement, termination, or death. An explanation…

Suggests that some way be found to provide teaching jobs for chemistry Ph.D's whose main interest is chemical education. (MLH)

Questions have been raised about what criteria to use in selecting, training, and hiring teachers, and when those measures should be taken--at the time of entrance to teacher preparation programs or at the end of training and at the time of certification. Another question concerns the demonstrated teaching competency of the teachers selected and…

The Program for Alternative Careers in Education of Lehman College (New York) is described. Since its beginning in February 1973, it has functioned to prepare undergraduate college juniors and seniors for careers as educators in the widest possible variety of educational institutions, including public and private human service institutions, social…

A selected bibliography designed to characterize the various viewpoints on merit pay in higher education through the decade of the 1970's is presented. Initial research was conducted by surveying the "Education Index," the "Social Sciences Index," the Humanities Index," the "Social Sciences and Humanities Index," and ERIC's "Current Index to…

Tenure fraction has become recognized as an important factor to be taken into account in the administration of institutions of higher education, but there is danger that pursuit of lower fractions per se may lead to actions that unnecessarily weaken the institution or its educational programs. With the aid of an extremely simple mathematical model…

Presented in this document is the salary program for 1973-74 of Highline Community College in Midway, Washington. Included in the program are the following sections: objectives, placement, general provisions, appeals and exceptions, advancement, appraisal, eligibility for placement, salary schedule, position stipends, benefits program, and leaves…

Examines advantages and disadvantages for journalism instructors who move from two-year to four-year college programs. (GT)