To discover why innovations fail, a model of institutionalization-termination process of innovation was applied in a study of the colleges at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Additionally, a recent formal evaluation of the college that updates the analysis is appended. The concepts of "boundary expansion" and…

Developments in the late 1830's and early 1840's concerning Franklin College, academic freedom, and slavery are traced. In the small eastern Ohio community of New Athens, there were political, economic, social, cultural, and religious influences that focused on the question of American slavery. The drama unfolded at the nondenominational but…

Academic freedom for the professoriate in America is discussed, based on quantitative analysis of almost a thousand cases from the files of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The cases represent a large sample of the academic freedom and tenure conflicts that developed during a period of more than four decades (1913-1957).…

The question of the viability of tenure for college faculty is considered in three papers. In "The History of Tenure," Walter P. Metzger considers the history of academic tenure and the history of opposition to this practice. It is concluded that tenure continues to be a vital institution and has provided a better quality faculty. Its…

Literature and litigation are reviewed in a three-part study of the problems that exist in the administration of academic tenure; the history of faculty tenure at Texas community and junior colleges; and possible alternatives to faculty tenure. Part I outlines the general features of tenure operation in the United States and discusses trends…

Professional personnel policies for the state colleges in Colorado are outlined in this June 15, 1974 handbook. Specific regulations are presented with regard to: conditions of employment determined by law; endorsement of academic freedom; professional conduct; duties and responsibilities of the president; faculty rank; tenure; salary and…

The current faculty handbook for the University of South Carolina contains information regarding the administrative organization; the faculty organization; regulations and policies regarding personnel including affirmative action, appointments, tenure, leaves, academic freedom, classroom procedures, and normal work schedule and responsibility;…

The All-University Faculty Information Bulletin for 1974 for the University of Minnesota describes the university; its organization and administration; the duties and privileges of the faculty; faculty personnel information; teaching policies and procedures; student services; university resources including research and study facilities,…

Agreement was made on the first day of June 1974 by and between the Polytechnic Institute of New York and the American Association of University Professors-Polytechnic Chapter. The administration recognizes the AAUP as the exclusive representative of the employees in the bargaining unit. (Author)

The University of Alabama in Birmingham's 1975 faculty handbook outlines the university's organization, governance, and purpose. Details of personnel policies regarding appointment, promotion, tenure, resignation, termination and grievance procedures are provided as is information of faculty roles and responsibilities, salaries, fringe benefits,…

Vanderbilt University's 1975 faculty handbook provides details of the university policy regarding appointment and tenure; faculty responsibility; faculty benefits; and facilities and services available to faculty. (JMF)

The San Francisco unit of the California State University maintains a manual governing the university faculty. The 1973 edition of the faculty handbook covers the California State University and Colleges system; its organization; operating units; faculty personnel policies; professional responsibilities of the faculty; curriculum development;…

Procedures and regulations providing for the efficient operation of the University of Wisconsin - Stout are outlined in the 1975 edition of the faculty and academic staff handbook. Areas that are detailed include the administration of the university; faculty welfare including appointments, promotions, equal opportunity and affirmative action,…

In this historical study the author provides a critical interpretation of selected movements that have shaped the educational state in America during the 20th century. Two questions provide the thematic structure of the book. The first question concerns the role, function, and responsibility of the professional in the educational state; the second…

This document presents a review of what higher education agreements say about dues checkoff and union security. This study involved review of contracts negotiated by affiliates of the three national organizations, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the National Education…