Author describes the necessary ingredients for collective bargaining manpower attitudes, and proper policies-and defines responsibilities for each stage of negotiations. (Ed./HS)

Discusses some of the retirement plans offered at several higher education institutions. (HS)

Does less class time lead to improved teaching? Author says yes, and suggests several ways in which the classroom teacher's burden could be eased. (Author/SP)

Untenured college faculty may not have contracts renewed. (HS)

Major changes in teacher organizations are likely to occur in the next decade," as unions grow larger and more organized. (Author/SP)

Warns that using part-time faculty without an adequate support program may be damaging to a community college's reputation and institutional integrity. Lists ten special provisions administrators have found effective in working with part-time faculty, including inservice training with release time, instructional support staff, handbooks, staff…

Discusses the injustices associated with part-time faculty status. Calls for professionals to recognize and try, ethically, to solve the problems of part-timers. Suggests procedures institutions can adopt to facilitate the integration of part-timers. (PD)

This paper describes the primary relationships between collective negotiations, pursuit of the public interest, and the protection of client interest affected by school labor relations policies. (MM)

The New Jersey Education Association outlines the provisions of the state's 1979-80 tenured teacher evaluation regulations and advises its members on how to protect themselves during the annual evaluation process, especially in the conference with the evaluator. (SJL)

Describes some of the activities of a one-day stress workshop for teachers conducted by Joseph A. Artesi at a New Jersey high school. A short insert on teacher burnout is appended. (SJL)

A questionnaire survey of beginning and new-to-district teachers in a large school district studied use of self-selected mentors. Teachers indicated they did self-select mentors, generally from the same area or grade level. Most needed mentors to provide information on policy and procedures. All perceived the experience as valuable. (SM)

Offers a critical distinction between scholarship and research. Notes how George Vaughan urges community colleges to support and reward scholarship. Comments that excellence in teaching and therefore excellence in learning happen only when faculty and staff are engaged in their fields and supported in their daily work. (SG)

Teacher unions are increasingly perceived as principal stakeholders in determining the overall effectiveness of school systems. This paper presents findings of a study that explored how teacher union leaders construct meaning about teachers' self-interests and education interests. Data were collected through interviews with 18 teacher union…

The National Education Association (NEA) provides traditional education services to its members but also emphasizes political action and secures employment rights for teachers. (Author/PG)