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)

Describes a study conducted to determine what dissatisfies and what motivates vocational teachers and to discover the similarity of the teacher motivation problem to industry's worker motivation problem. (GR)

The documentations presented by the author demonstrate classic contentions between the courts and boards of education in cases involving immoral conduct by teachers. (Editor)

Describes employment opportunities in universities and research and development for graduates holding doctoral degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Projections are made to the year 2000. Over supply of Ph.D.'s by the 1980's is anticipated. Steps are proposed for national graduate education policy. (JM)

An article based on a speech to the 24th National Conference on Higher Education of the American Association for Higher Education, Chicago, March 3, 1969. (AP)

Presents a form designed to help administrators easily identify positive and negative characteristics of candidates for teaching positions. These characteristics, in the areas of educational philosophy, instructional skills, professional interests, and suitability to the school's working climate, can then be matched with the school's needs. (PGD)

Discusses University of Iowa's efforts to prepare graduate students in rhetorical and communication studies for employment in academia. (PD)

In past cases involving sex or racial discrimination in faculty employment, the courts have imposed less stringent standards on institutions of higher education than on employers in industry or the professions. Recent decisions indicate that stricter judicial requirements are now being extended to colleges and universities. (Author/RW)

Relates the difficulties of part-time faculty, particularly the problem of maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor. (RL)

Discusses the teaching of business education as a career. Examines the nature of the job, opportunities, preparation, and qualifications. (JOW)

Two discussions explore the issue of part-time and temporary teaching appointments in colleges. The first discusses the negative impact these assignments have on the discipline of English. The second recognizes that these appointments are here to stay and offers suggestions for making a bad situation productive. (HTH)