The collective bargaining agreement between New York Institute of Technology and the Council of Metropolitan and Old Westbury chapters of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1986 until August 31, 1992 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and recognition of AAUP;…

The collective bargaining agreement between Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the university's chapter (495 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period November 5, 1984-August 31, 1986 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: nondiscrimination, base salaries, promotion increments, summer…

The collective bargaining agreement between Oakland University and the University's chapter (370 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period 1985-1988 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and recognition of AAUP, academic titles, AAUP rights, university management,…

Various aspects of the academic profession are addressed in 23 papers from a 1984 conference sponsored by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. The focus is foundations studies in higher education, process studies, and policy studies. Titles and authors are as follows: "Leadership: Role Expectations of Faculty" (John S.…

The aging of the population is one of the major influences on the environment in which vocational education operates. The number of people 65 and older will increase more slowly in next 25 years than in the past. Improvements in working conditions, health care, and pension plans since World War II have made those who will be 65 by the end of the…

The collective bargaining agreement between the Connecticut State College American Association of University Professors, Inc. (CSU-AAUP) and the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut State Colleges (Central Connecticut State College, Eastern Connecticut State College, Southern Connecticut State College; and Western Connecticut State College) is…

Judicial review of college and university decisions regarding faculty and other employees continues to encompass a broad range of actions, including selection and appointment; evaluation of performance; substantive and procedural aspects of nonretention or dismissal; alleged employment discrimination based upon sex, race, age, or national origin;…

Background papers for the California Postsecondary Education Commission's five-year plan (1982-87) are presented. The first paper, "Planning for the Eighties," discusses the need for planning, delineates the essential elements of planning, describes the segmental and statewide planning processes in California, and notes existing barriers…

This first report covering faculty characteristics in the annual series published by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is based on data gathered through the Arkansas Higher Educational Information System. Faculty salary data are derived from federal survey information. Data are presented on tables and some graphs with some narration.…

A set of long-term finance principles dealing with student fees, community services, and interdistrict attendance was presented to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges for adoption. It was recommended that the Board: (1) oppose any student tuition charges for credit instruction and for non-credit instruction in specified…

The contents of this newsletter concern affirmative action and employment, education of women, women's studies, Title IX; medicine, sports, and international news. The following news items are included: increased part-time careers in academe, the status of women faculty in academe, new decisions on sex discrimination, HEW investigations of major…

The impact of alternative institutional policies on faculty mix, salary expense, and turnover is assessed. Guidelines are offered to aid health science school administrators to maintain faculty vitality through a period of retrenchment and new federal retirement law. A "typical" hypothetical school of medicine is simulated using a…

This 31st annual research report presents a record of State education association legislative goals, the extent of their realization, and important school laws passed. Coverage is for 29 States in which educational legislation was considered. Subjects include (1) school finance, (2) salaries, (3) tenure and contracts, (4) certification, (5) leaves…

This 32nd annual research report presents a record of the legislation State education associations worked for, the extent of their success, and significant school laws enacted in 1967. Coverage is for 46 States and the District of Columbia, all of which considered educational legislation during this period. Subjects include (1) school finance, (2)…

Over 350 activities are suggested for primary and intermediate grade students to learn about aging and older adults. They have been designed for with use with already existing curricula, so that teachers will not feel a need to plan an entire unit on aging. Interdisciplinary in nature, the activities are listed according to the subject areas for…