Increasingly, colleges and universities are instituting periodic evaluations of tenured faculty with the objective of encouraging faculty development. Some faculty question the need for posttenure review. Supporters feel the trend may strengthen tenure by providing evidence in its defense. (MSE)

Because of the end of mandatory retirement for faculty in January 1994, colleges and universities are looking at ways to motivate faculty to retire before age 70. A variety of incentives are being considered, including early retirement bonuses, allowing retirees to teach courses and keep a campus office, and toughening tenure evaluations. (MSE)