The professional climate often experienced by women faculty and administrators is reported, along with some consideration to the experiences of graduate and professional students. Attention is focused on subtle ways in which women are treated differently and common behaviors that create a chilly professional climate. The information was obtained from a literature review, campus commission reports, and a numerous anecdotes reported during campus visits and in response to a call for information in the newsletter "On Campus With Women." Included are suggestions for change, a college self-evaluation checklist, suggestions for a campus workshop, and a list of resources. Descriptions of academic women's experiences are based on actual incidents that occurred within the last few years. Concerns include: the small number of academic women, the confusion of social and professional roles, devaluation of women, collegiality, sexuality and attractiveness, sexual harassment, humor/jokes, men and women's communication styles, minority women, and women in traditionally male fields. Almost 100 suggestions for change include the following topics: policy; search, promotion, and tenure committees; special groups of women; and professional development programs. (SW)