Suggests that, although collective negotiations have had little overall effect on teachers' salaries, they have had significant impact on other issues. (JF)

There are no easy answers in the area of the right of free speech. The academic rights of teachers cannot be affirmed without also recognizing the rights of parents and the responsibilities of administrators. The First Amendment represents a national commitment to risk on the side of freedom. (Author/JN)

Article points up the essential nature of academic freedom as allowing teachers to be innovative and enliven and inspire students by exercising professional and intellectual judgement in presenting course material. (Author/GB)

Report written by members of the investigatory committee of the American Association of University Professors regarding the dismissal of a faculty member of Bishop College in violation of her two-year contract, and without according her academic due process. The dismissal also violated the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and…

Describes the growth and development of collective bargaining by university faculty, and examines some of the objections and benefits resulting from it. (RB)

Teacher militancy is discussed as well as suggestions for curing the following professional ills: public awareness, financial support, effective teacher leadership, and teacher cohesiveness. (GR)

Outlines four basic premises behind teacher mobilization and organization, explores current legislation and court decisions affecting bargaining, and reviews recent activities in higher education. (AH)

This article lists steps a teacher, when attacked, should take in reporting the incident. It also briefly considers the role of the local teacher association representative in assault cases. (SJL)

Presents the legislative action program of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), including general political objectives and the organization's stance on specific bills in the New Jersey legislature. A summary of national legislative goals and political action information for NJEA members is also provided. (SJL)

This discussion of the conditions under which teachers work focuses on threats of violence, out-of-control classes, and lack of support from administrators. (IRT)

Presented is a look at the collective bargaining unit of the University of Rhode Island faculty. Salary increases are assured, faculty and administration are polarized, and tenure and promotion seem unaffected. Support from engineers remains divided. (Author/BB)