(1969). Rules of Procedure for Investigation. Among the functions of the Commission on Professional Rights and Responsibilities of the NEA is the investigation of cases of alleged unethical conduct by members of the teaching profession. The rules of procedure for investigations presented in this document are intended to assure all parties in a conflict of their individual rights of procedural fair process. Specific procedural guidelines including commission and participant responsibilities are listed for the following major types of investigations conducted by the commission: (1) Class I-Formal Investigation, (2) Class II-Special Studies, and (3) Class III-Staff Inquiry (ethics cases). (JH)… [PDF]
(1974). Affirmative Action Programs in Small Institutions. This speech discusses background information concerning Affirmative Action programs and the implementation of such a program at Washington University. Emphasis is placed on the development and implementation of a comprehensive Affirmative Action Plan, problem areas, and prognosis for the future. A copy of Washington University's Affirmative Action Program is included. (MJM)… [PDF]
(1974). Meeting the Need for Human Development. The Los Angeles Community College District needs to develop a written plan for affirmative action and staff development. This report proposes the content of a plan, discusses pertinent legislation, and recommends actions that the district should immediately undertake. It is specifically proposed that the district established an Office of Human Development to administer the plan. In meeting the needs for Affirmative action this office will: establish liaison between faculty, staff and community groups; review the district's personnel procedures; compile district and area statistics for the utilization study required in the plan; and review the admissions and instructional practices. To meet the staff development needs, the office will: organize and coordinate staff development committees; inform all employees of the goals and opportunities for skill training, career and personal development; develop and maintain a staff development resource file; plan, publicize and implement… [PDF]
(1973). Searchlight: Relevant Resources in High Interest Areas. 9U Update Search. Confidentiality. This updated search covers the ethics involved in student recordkeeping and privileged information, together with recent legal decisions in this area affecting the counselor. Abstracts of 7 documents are retrieved from the ERIC system and \Dissertation Abstracts\. (SD)… [PDF]
(1972). Bias in Selection. Possible bias in selection procedures used for employment and college admissions is of great social and educational importance. However, there are many different definitions of what constitutes bias, with each definition based on different values and with different implications for how selection should be accomplished. A number of these definitions of bias and their implications are examined in this document, and a new model of fairness based on equal opportunity for potentially successful applicants is presented. The equal opportunity model is suggested as an intuitively appealing and socially desirable model for use in many selection situations. (Author/HS)… [PDF]
(1970). Positive and Negative Effects of Chicano Militancy on the Education of the Mexican American. Types of organizations (e.g., conservative, militant, those furthering a specific cause, youth organizations, or social club organizations) involved in Chicano movements operating in the 5 southwestern states and other areas with large numbers of Mexican Americans are described in this paper. Such organizations as the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Alianza Hispano-Americana, the Southwest Council of La Raza, the League of United Citizens to Help Addicts, and the Chicano Welfare Rights Organization are examined in terms of the possibilities of their philosophies or activism affecting education either on a short-term or long-term basis. Additionally, the relationship between the kinds of demands made by the older Spanish-speaking activists and those of today's Chicanos is considered. It is recommended that further research be done on topics such as the various Chicano organizations, the interrelationship between Chicano militancy and other protest movements of the past… [PDF]
(1971). The Status of Women on the Faculty of Indiana State University. In recent years the role and status of women in the various professions has become a topic of much concern. Claims of unequal opportunities, discrimination, and abuse have been made, and data have been presented by numerous groups to illustrate that some of the claims of discrimination are well-founded. The purpose of this report is to present factual data as they pertain to the status of women on the faculty at Indiana State University. Such information should disclose evidences of discrimination either in employment practices or in the conditions of employment. The data are presented in tabular form in which comparisons between male and female faculty are shown. In some instances where national data or other pertinent statistics are available, further comparisons are made…. [PDF]
(1978). Legalization of Employment Discrimination against White Males. Journal of Intergroup Relations, v6 n4 p30-39 Dec. The intervention of government to require speeial treatment of designated groups on the basis of race, color, or sex is inconsistent with principles of equal treatment under American law. Regardless of past discrimination against certain classes, governmental determination to favor them at the expense of White males is not justified. (Author/WI)…
(1978). An Analysis of Uniform Guidelines in Employee Selection Procedures. Employee Relations Law Journal, v4 n3 p346-56 Win 1978-79. Article points out that while new federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which became effective September 25, 1978, attempt to clarify two conflicting sets of rules, they also impose new burdens on public and private employers. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019; $48.00 annually. (Author/PKP)…
(1978). Fighting Racial Discrimination in Toronto: The Urban Alliance on Race Relations. Multiculturalism, v2 n1 p20-23. The Urban Alliance on Race Relations was started in May 1975 to counteract incresing discrimination against visible minorities in Toronto. The activity of the Urban Alliance centers on projects oriented toward different aspects of discrimination in the community. (Author/MC)…
(1977). The Teacher and the Law. Today's Education, 66, 2, 22-4, Mar-Apr 77. Nine criteria, determined by the National Education Association as constituting "fair treatment" for teachers' rights, are presented. (MJB)…
(1978). The Equal Rights Amendment. Social Studies, 69, 3, 126-9, May/Jun 78. A brief discussion of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) including questions often asked of social studies teachers in the classroom. A map of the United States shows which states have passed the ERA to date. Also includes a bibliography of 43 resources about ERA. (BC)…
(1978). Teacher Education in a Time of Reform. California Journal of Teacher Education, 4, 4, 16-22, Jan 78. When the press for accountability is combined with shared governance by community participants, conditions for high degrees of constraint and diffusion of authority for teachers exist. (JD)…
(1978). Media Watch: Making the First Amendment as Real as Sex. Civil Liberties Review, 4, 6, 51-4, Mar-Apr 78. Students are increasingly demanding the right to publish without restraint by school authorities. Some censorship cases have been taken to court and won. (MC)…
(1987). The Department of Justice and Affirmative Action. Journal of Intergroup Relations, v15 n1 p5-10 Aug. Provides a brief overview of the work of the Department of Justice in eliminating discrimination by public employers. Discusses four 1986 Supreme Court decisions about the permissible scope of affirmative action. The decisions indicate that affirmative action programs must use affirmative action in recruitment, training and outreach. (PS)…