It is hypothesized that three factors would predispose women in specifiable positions to lower-than-expected salaries: length of service, rank, and proportion of females in the field. A multiple regression technique is used. (LBH)

Progress made by academic women in eliminating discriminatory policies and practices once prevalent in higher educational institutions is reviewed. Of substantial distinction have been Committee W's efforts to seek economic parity and financial equity for academic women. (LBH)

The role of the AAUP leadership in utilizing collective bargaining to improve the status of women in academe is discussed in terms of part time faculty, equal periodic benefits, legislation, federal agencies and rule making, and retrenchment. (LBH)

The single salary schedule (SSS), based on a fixed schedule of salary steps within each academic rank and a normal time-in-step specification for each salary step, is shown to be more equitable than the contract salary system (CSS), wherein each faculty member negotiates an annual salary with the employing institution. (LBH)