Almost thirty years ago, Justice William Brennan saw clearly that American higher education was coming under the same pressures to "cut costs and increase efficiencies" to which market forces were subjecting businesses. Since Justice Brennan's observation, employers generally have sought to maximize their "flexibility' by creating a…

The American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure examines the implications for tenure of federal legislation forbidding mandatory retirement because of age. (MSE)

The American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure reports on possible results on faculty salary structure, the tenure system, and retirement options of legislation uncapping the mandatory retirement age of college faculty. Considerations for institutions to make in adjusting personnel policies are…

The report of the National Research Council's committee on mandatory retirement in higher education is summarized, and related issues are discussed briefly, including trends in faculty retirement age, factors in retirement decision making, faculty productivity and age, and implications for tenure. (MSE)

The involuntary release of about 100 tenured faculty at Michigan State University in 1981 was avoided through implementation of a plan of financial incentives for early faculty retirement. The plan is explained from the viewpoint of its author, with colleague comments included. (MSE)

An interview with Catharine Stimpson, dean at New York University, focuses on an administrator's perspective on tenure. Suggests that while tenure promotes stability and independence, it can also prevent change. Other issues touched upon include faculty governance, academic freedom, mandatory retirement, and the use of part-time contingent…

The annual report of the American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure outlines the committee's recommendations and actions taken concerning institutions' compliance with association standards, including censure, removal of censure, and clarification of policies and standards concerning institutional…