The principal's role in the collective bargaining process is examined. Reasons are given why principals do feel the impact of collective negotiations and why principal participation in the process is desirable. (Author/DN)

This report represents a natural aftermath to the National Labor Relations Board's 1970 assertion of jurisdiction over private universities and colleges. For the first time, the Board decided that employees of private higher educational institutions had the right to unionize and to bargain collectively with their employer. The so-protected…

Offers practical advice concerning collective bargaining on college campuses. (HS)

Argues that negotiated contracts provide sufficient protection to teachers against caprice and political whimsy. (JF)

This agreement between Bard College and the Bard College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors covers the period from April 24, 1973 until June 30, 1974. The articles of the agreement cover recognition tenure, adequate cause for dismissal, retirement, contractual obligations, academic policy, research and travel,…

This document contains the agreement between the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (PIB) and the American Association of University Professors, PIB Chapter, covering the period from September 1, 1971 through May 31, 1974. Covered in the articles of the agreement are sections on appointments, promotions, tenure, teaching load, compensation, leaves…

This document presents the professional negotiation agreement between the Board of Trustees of Junior College District 517 and the Lake Land Faculty Association. Articles of the agreement include the preamble, recognition, definition of responsibilities and rights, effect of the agreement, negotiation procedures, attendant costs, duration of the…

This agreement between Ashland College and the Ohio Conference, American Association of University Professors covers the period from August 15, 1972 through August 14, 1974. Articles in the agreement cover faculty membership and organization, academic freedom and tenure, responsibilities of members of the faculty, instructional policy,…

To aid the faculty of the City University of New York (CUNY) in determining if they wish to be represented by either of two exclusive collective bargaining agencies or to maintain professional self-representation is the purpose of this report. Unionization and collective bargaining are relatively new concepts in American education, but being one…

As the climate of negotiations is essential to the form an agreement will take, so are its implementation procedures vital to how it will be administered and how effective it will prove to be. (Author)

Collective bargaining as used in the business world is inappropriate for resolving disputes in the academic world, which prides itself on the unity of collegiality. An alternative approach to bargaining is proposed that capitalizes on both the spirit of collegiality and the pluralistic democracy by which most postsecondary institutions function.…

Surveys the difficulties the Senate Professional Association faced during its 3-year history and calls attention to several decisions and forces that are determining the course of collective bargaining in SUNY. (Editor)

Tenure laws should be repealed or modified to encourage contractual rather than legislative protection for teachers. (Author)