Suggests a procedure for the evaluation of the department chairperson. Emphasizes the benefits and importance of such evaluations. Claims minimal attention has been given to such evaluations and offers suggestions. Provides a list of 19 evaluation items used. (Author/NL)

A study at the University of Queensland found that faculty who had been evaluated more than once generally had a higher rating on the second evaluation, with no clear relationship to the length of time between evaluations. (MSE)

Discusses the need for faculty involvement and motivation to successfully implement instructional computing in higher education, and identifies ways in which universities could encourage faculty development of instructional software. The topics covered include funding, and setting guidelines that equate software development with traditional…

Compared to the problem-centered world of the superintendency, the professoriate is characterized by a less-hectic environment of reflection, teaching, discourse, writing, and research. Professors have fewer support services, but work in a more collegial environment where committees make many decisions. Sidebars advise about faculty evaluation and…

Reports on a survey of union/faculty association heads from 305 2-year colleges regarding the status and effectiveness of posttenure evaluation. Respondents expressed overwhelming support for the need to review tenured faculty but indicated that the effectiveness of current systems was suspect. Includes suggestions for improvement. (DMM)

The response of Sydney University to recent union agreements concerning the restructuring of Australia's faculty reward system is described, especially as it concerns new requirements for faculty development and evaluation. It is concluded that the new policy is a more enlightened one, emphasizing development over assessment. (MSE)

This study compared the research productivity of 97 senior staff members of geriatrics education centers and 91 faculty enrollees in a professional development program. Findings indicated that more senior educators (75 percent) than enrollees (40 percent) had published in the previous three years. (DB)

A discussion of the use of performance management for faculty and nonacademic staff in colleges and universities first offers the definition of performance management used in business, examines colleges and universities as institutions of learning, and suggests the notion of quality maintenance as a better approach to personnel management. (MSE)

Survey responses from 44 of 62 agricultural department heads showed that "Journal of Agricultural Education" was rated highest for familiarity and quality. Most important factors in faculty evaluation were articles in refereed journals, presentation of papers, and quantity of articles and presentations. (SK)

A survey examined how students (n=750), educators (n=341), certified public accountants (n=290), and industrial accountants (n=471) view the impact of the present mix of research and teaching. Results suggest that, to achieve a practical and reasonable evaluation of education, teaching skills should receive renewed emphasis and continuing…

A survey of 567 medical school faculty found women were less likely to be tenured or at the professor level, spent more time in clinical activities, had less time for scholarly activity, and reported slower career progress. Significant differences were also found between female physician and non-physical faculty with female physicians reporting…

Presents an analysis of the arguments for and against consideration of collegiality in higher education employment decisions and a review of the relevant case law. Critics argue that unless collegiality is specified as a separate criterion for evaluation in the faculty contract or handbook, its use is a breach of contract. Others are concerned…

Contributes to a special issue on how the reconsideration of what scholarship is affects the way in which scholarship is assessed. Examines traditional criteria for evaluating faculty research. Identifies activities pertinent to the scholarship of discovery, and the assessment practices in the field of communication as well as in general use. (SR)

Contributes to a special issue on how the reconsideration of what scholarship is affects the way in which scholarship is assessed. Discusses what scholarship of integration is (interpreting, drawing together, and bringing new insight to bear on original research); what activities constitute such scholarship; examples from the field of…

Contributes to a special issue on how the reconsideration of what scholarship is affects the way in which scholarship is assessed. Responds to Ernest Boyer's new definition of scholarship, outlining concepts with which the author agrees, and the author's concerns. Outlines ways in which the Boyer's ideas are potentially counterproductive for the…