Tollowing a brief description of the purposes of tenure, the policy adopted by the College of the Mainland (Texas) in July 1967 was presented. The policy outlines: who is eligible to receive tenure, the rights of those who have received tenure, and the criteria and procedure used by the president for recommending tenure. (MB)

The use of part-time teachers helps alleviate the teacher shortage and improves the character and quality of education. (CK)

The first and most often cited problem of part-time teachers is the question of remuneration. Most part-timers are paid a per-course amount which almost never represents a true pro-rata proportion of a full-time salary at the same institution. Another problem which often concerns part-timers is that they are not eligible for health insurance or…

This volume collects essays Rob Jenkins originally wrote for "The Two-Year Track" column in "The Chronicle of Higher Education". Drawing on his own experience, Rob has, for many years, been dispensing much-appreciated advice from the frontline--to those considering a community college career as well as those who desire to move up the ranks. This…

This chapter explores community college faculty satisfaction related to four specific variables.

Data were collected and analyzed to determine the extent to which a select group of teacher interns (from the Stanford Secondary Teacher Education Program) can be placed and retained in teaching. (Authors/JA)

This booklet presents information for use in choosing a career in education. It is divided into five sections. Section one, "Educators in the Schools," provides descriptions and average salary information for the following jobs: teacher, educational specialist, auxiliary personnel, supervisor, and educational administrator. Section two, "Educators…

This memorandum sets forth the regulations and procedures affecting appointments to the instructional faculty of Franklin Pierce College. Part A: General Provisions, includes information on faculty ranks, the procedure of appointment, the regular review, and normal retirement. Part B deals with the terms and conditions of appointment, including…