(1992). Developing Diversity as a Campus Strength. Ramapo College, New Jersey, actively pursues a goal of "global" diversity on campus as part of an educational experience that prepares students for an international, multicultural world. The principles for developing diversity on campus traced by Arthur are in four stages: (1) "representation," which refers to the diversity of composition of all campus constituents and emphasizes percentages related to the larger population for all underrepresented groups (as opposed to absolute numbers); (2) "support," in which special counseling, ethnic studies and related efforts support the chances of success for new populations on campus; (3) "integration," which refers to the various ways that campuses can welcome and orient previously underrepresented groups; and (4) "Multiculturalism," in which a single community is made from a multicultural mosaic. Using these principles, Ramapo College has adopted an aggressive approach to preparing…
(1983). The Law on Reduction In Force: An Overview and Update. This chapter provides an overview of legislation and litigation relating to reduction in force (RIF) with a focus on cases decided since 1980. State statutes continue to be the primary source of the law concerning RIF, so a table is provided for these statutes and their various provisions. These statutes include the dismissla-type, and the less numerous layoff-type, with provisions for recall or restoration. The most common statutory reasons for RIF are enrollment decline, followed by fiscal or budgetary constraints, reorganization or consolidation of school districts, reduction in the number of teaching positions, curricular changes, and the catchall provision, \other good or just cause.\ Nonstatutory reasons for RIF may be included in collective bargaining agreements. Courts have made clear, however, that they will not tolerate school boards' use of RIF as a fictitious pretext for discharging a teacher on other grounds. Once a bona fide reason for RIF is established, the next… [PDF]
(1980). Sex Equity in Education Know-How (Project S.E.E.K.): A Model Project to Reduce Sex Barriers in Vocational Education. Final Report. This descriptive report focuses on Project SEEK (Sex Equity Education Know-How), a 1-year program undertaken at Los Angeles Pierce College to address sex inequities and stereotyping in vocational education. The first section identifies the project's goals; i.e., to increase the number of students, who are non-traditional for their sex, in six occupational courses in which the sex distribution is imbalanced; and to develop a model for sex equity in vocational programs that could be used by other colleges. After describing the organization and staff of the project, this section reviews the project's activities, which focused on initial development, the identification of nontraditional students, the selection of target classes, public awareness efforts, staff development and involvement, contact with business and industry, and the encouragement of nontraditional students. The next section discusses the project's accomplishments; reviews and responds to myths about nontraditional…
(1981). Collective Bargaining in Higher Education. Bibliography No. 8-9. This sixth in a series of regular bibliographies on faculty and non-faculty collective bargaining and related issues includes 852 references to monographs, chapters, periodical articles, research reports, unpublished reports, dissertations, speeches, and noteworthy judicial and administrative agency decisions. The topics covered include: academic freedom, accountability, administration, affirmative action, arbitration and arbitration awards, collective bargaining (Canada included), collegiality, community colleges, contracts and contract issues, court cases (Supreme Court and by state), department chairpersons, discipline and dismissal, discrimination, dispute resolution, due process, elections, evaluation, faculty attitudes and organizations, fiscal issues, fringe benefits, governance, government regulations, grievance procedures, health care institutions, legal issues, legislation (general and by state), academic librarians, long-range planning, management rights, National Labor…
(1998). Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions. Bibliography Nos. 23-25, January 1995-1997. This bibliography reviews the current (1995-1997) research and literature concerned with collective bargaining in higher education and the professions. The bibliography is based on computer searches of various databases and manual retrieval of citations. Sources include books, monographs, dissertations, journals, periodicals, research papers, conference papers, and newspaper articles. Citations are grouped into three major sections: faculty bibliography, professions and professionals bibliography, and information guides. Within each section, citations are listed alphabetically by author within specific topic areas. For the faculty bibliography these areas are: academic freedom, administration, affirmative action, AIDS in the workplace, arbitration and mediation, collective bargaining, collective bargaining (Canada), community colleges, comparable worth, discipline and dismissal, discrimination, diversity/multiculturalism, drug testing, ethics, evaluation, excellence, faculty,…
(1983). Highlights of Years of Growth, 1966-1983. Reviewing the period from 1966 to 1983 (the author's tenure as the first Chancellor), major changes and accomplishments at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). Following introductory remarks on the colleges' history and commitment to an open door philosophy, information on CCC students is provided, including figures on enrollment growth, student characteristics, and population composition changes, and a list of the special student groups served (e.g., handicapped, refugees, prisoners, and senior citizens). CCC's programs are examined next, with focus on new courses, associate degree and certificate programs offered, student achievements, instructional enhancement efforts to improve retention and achievement, the Chicago Urban Skills Institute, adult/continuing education, and community services. After a section detailing the numbers, qualifications, and professional growth of CCC's faculty, information on administrative changes and costs and administrators' background and…
(1976). A Training Model for Improving Interracial Relations. Final Report. The research described and evaluated in this report tests a model for intervention strategies to reduce the impact of racism on blacks in a university setting. The basic assumptions of the model discussed are that institutional racism is systematic and must be attacked through systems intervention by trained people, and that individual, group and intergroup skills development as well as commitment of top level administration are required. The model is evaluated in terms of its ability to reduce the racist attitudes and behaviors of participants and to allow participants to effectively intervene in the system. Measurement in these areas includes a charting of Action Research Group effectiveness, examination of participant behavior in all stages, and comparison of participants' attitudes (pre and post training) on racism and relevant issues. The evaluation generally indicates that the model is minimally effective in reducing the impact of institutional racism. However, it is pointed…
(1991). Pueblo Community College Objectives: 1990-91 Completed, 1991-92 Current, 1992-93 Projected, 1995-96 Projected. This report focuses on the institutional goals of Pueblo Community College (PCC), including completed, planned, and projected objectives classified by administrative division. First, goals for the President's Office are presented, covering affirmative action and activities of the Business and Industry Services Division (i.e., customized training, environmental training, research and development, and the Small Business Development Center). Under the Vice President of Administrative Services are accounting, the bookstore, computer services, personnel, the physical plant/planning, the printshop, and purchasing. Objectives for individual college programs are listed under the Vice President for Instruction, including programs within the Arts, Business, and Communications Division; Health Professions, Mathematics, and Sciences Division; the Learning Center; Technology and Trade Division; the Area Vocational Center; Evening College; the Learning Resources Center; Outreach Studies; and… [PDF]
(1988). Agreement between Central State University and the American Association of University Professors Central State University Chapter. September 1, 1988-August 31, 1991. This document presents the agreement between Central State University and the Central State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for the period September 1, 1988-August 31, 1991. The contract details the following 48 articles: agreement; agreement construction; recognition of the bargaining unit; AAUP principles; academic freedom; non-discrimination and affirmative action; maintenance of practices; institutional responsibilities; academic safeguards and responsibilities; governance of the university; faculty representatives' attendance at board of trustees meetings; the academic department; faculty personnel policies; faculty personnel procedures; termination for cause; termination because of discontinuation of a degree program; workload; evaluations; personnel files; faculty improvement, professional and personal leaves of absence; court, military and political leave; sick leave; special or emergency leaves; special duty assignments;…
(1988). Toward Equality: Education of the Deaf. A Report to the President and the Congress of the United States. The report concludes that education of persons who are deaf in the United States is characterized by inappropriate priorities and inadequate resources. Among deficiencies identified are the failure to implement available preventive and early identification procedures, monitor educational programs, and use tools of advancing technology. Specific recommendations are made for the following areas of need: (1) prevention and early identification; (2) elementary and secondary education including language acquisition, appropriate education, least restrictive environment, parents' rights, evaluation and assessment, program standards, quality education, American Sign Language, Gallaudet University's pre-college programs; (3) federal postsecondary education systems including regional programs, adult and continuing education, comprehensive service centers, evaluation and oversight, admission policies, affirmative action, governing bodies; (4) research, evaluation, and outreach including the… [PDF]
(1984). Agreement between Western Michigan University and the WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors for September 5, 1984-September 6, 1987. The collective bargaining agreement between Western Michigan University and the Western Michigan University Chapter (805 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 5, 1984–September 6, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and AAUP recognition, management and union rights, past practices, union right to data, union access to facilities and services, board of trustees observer, agency shop, antidiscrimination and affirmative action, personnel files, grievance procedure, academic freedom and responsibility, faculty appointment and reappointment, nepotism, promotion policy and procedure, tenure policy, evaluation of faculty, faculty evaluation of academic administrators, faculty termination, dismissal and discipline for cause, faculty participation in departmental governance, layoff and recall, sabbatical leave policy, leaves of absence, additional employment, community service, compensation…
(1986). Agreement between University of Cincinnati and AAUP, University of Cincinnati Chapter, September 1, 1986 to August 31, 1989. The collective bargaining agreement between the University of Cincinnati and the university chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1986 through August 31, 1989 is presented. The 42 articles, grouped into seven categories, cover the following: (1) basic principles (recognition and description of bargaining unit, academic freedom, academic safeguards and responsibilities, non-discrimination, and affirmative action); (2) faculty and librarian status (appointments, reappointment, promotion, tenure, continuous appointment, grievance procedure, disciplinary hearing and dismissal for cause); (3) compensation (compensation, increases for part-time and geographic full-time faculty, minimum salaries, overloads, academic unit head compensation, and additional compensation); (4) fringe benefits (medical, dental, life, disability insurance; health maintenance plans; sick leave; retirement programs; academic leave, study and research…
(1981). [Annual Reports for the Academic Year 1980-81 from 49 States, the District of Columbia and 3 Canadian Provinces Focusing on Problems, Issues, Achievements and Other Areas of Interest to the Postsecondary Education Community.]. Higher Education in the States, v7 n8 1981 p445-540. Annual reports are presented for the academic year 1980-1981 from 49 states (except Maine), the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces focusing on problems, issues, achievements, and other areas of interest to the postsecondary education community. Specific topics include the following: long-range plans for higher education, desegregation, off-campus program review, new program approval, new programs moratorium, new branch campuses, the structure and function of postsecondary commissions, academic library master planning, appropriations, tuition and fees, capital budget formula, fiscal and policy analyses, fiscal constraints, student aid computerization, student loans and other financial aid, energy conservation, governance and regulation, consortium, statutory responsibilities, institutional licensure, statewide databases, equal opportunity and affirmative action, legislation, open entry/exit, enrollment trends, graduate assistants, military base programs, cooperative… [PDF]
(1979). Strategies for Equality: Vocational Education, Including Home Economics and Industrial Arts. Volume II. This document contains descriptions of projects in vocational education, including home economics and industrial arts, which were developed by participants in workshops for nondiscriminatory curriculum development training. The first seven chapters describe projects dealing with (1) high school program planning (vocational enrollment survey, curriculum planning using teacher/student questionnaire, advisory committee role), (2) public relations: information and affirmative action (school-wide displays; classroom presentations; reaching other staff, parents, and the community), (3) working with elementary students (awareness lessons, fifth-grade career education media project, sixth-grade project in preparation for junior high), (4) integrated units for junior/high middle school (introductory home economics units, creativity through sewing, household appliance use, beginning wood-working), (5) team approaches to integrated/vocational education (exchange programs, freshman cycle…
(1992). Hiring, Promoting and Retaining African American Faculty: A Case Study of an Aspiring Multi-Cultural Research University. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper. This paper presents the findings of a committee at the University of Maryland (College Park) charged with studying the effectiveness of programs on campus aimed at achieving higher rates of participation and success for black faculty. Fourteen sections present results of the committee's survey and interviews, examination of specific issues, and recommendations for the future. Section I describes the charge of the committee, the context for the committee's work, and the nature of the study. The second section looks at data on UMCP faculty and discusses how to compare that data usefully with that of other institutions. Section III looks at faculty advancement and minority success. Section IV presents findings of a survey on job satisfaction. Section V discusses faculty expectations given by the hiring process. Section VI looks at how department chairs can help or hinder young faculty aiming for tenure. Section VII describes faculty collegiality and its value. Section VIII looks at… [PDF]