From a survey designed to determine the current practices involved in faculty tenure and contract systems at colleges and universities throughout the U.S., it is estimated that 94.7% of faculty members work in institutions that have tenure systems. It is further determined that personnel practices in most institutions with tenure systems are…

Sabbatical leaves are viewed as being essential to the ongoing nature of a self-renewing community of scholars. This study was undertaken to provide data on current use of sabbatical leave plans in universities in several countries - Canada; the United States; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales; Australia, and New Zealand - to provide…

A description is given of a course on techniques to use in conducting interviews with teachers seeking employment. (JD)

This fringe benefit plan saves money for both employers and employees, provides a better fit for employees' actual benefit needs, and allows employees to choose options from a menu of benefits. One option is a flexible spending plan. Employees place a portion of their before-tax income into a special account from which allowable expenses are paid…

A nationwide survey of public school physical educators employed in grades K-12 was conducted to assess availability of teaching positions. In addition, a breakdown was made of those employed at K-6 and 7-12 levels as well as the respective student enrollments for those levels. Results are presented and discussed. (MT)

The primary purpose of the study was to ascertain if the extent to which vocational agriculture teachers are employed on a 12-month basis is related to the scope of supervised occupational experience programs conducted by students. (SSH)

This position paper from the Conference on College Composition and Communication offers guidelines for faculty embarking on careers in the field of composition and rhetoric. The paper addresses the following: terms of employment; conditions of employment; issues of reappointment, promotion, and permanent status; and issues of professionalism and…

This report examines the difficulties schools encounter as they seek qualified teachers. The paper focuses on the southeastern portion of the United States, using North Carolina as a case study. Emerging teacher shortages in the state have put pressure on administrators to staff classrooms at all costs, weakening the case for high standards for…

A rate-of-return study on the costs and rewards for teaching for graduates, nongraduates and through the Open University in England. (Editor)

Concerns the nonrenewal of appointments for two nontenured assistant professors at the University of West Florida. (PG)

In precedent-setting decrees, courts and federal and State authorities have branded compulsory maternity leaves either unconstitutional or illegal. School administrators are urged to prod boards of education to adopt more lenient maternity leave policies -- now. (Author)

Negotiations relating to terms and conditions of teacher employment should not be part of negotiations on policy issues in which other groups have a legitimate interest. Educational policy should be made in cooperation with organizations and agencies involved in housing, transportation, medical services, and other life support systems. (Author)

Discusses current issues in education and their impact upon the teaching of art in the public schools. (DS)

Assumptions that universities retain full discretion to renew or terminate contracts and grant tenure are critically re-examined in light of two Supreme Court decisions. (DS)