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[I]t may seem odd, even antithetical, to view administration as activism. However, upon closer examination of how effective leaders approach their work, the relationship between effective management--particularly in higher education--and acting in pursuit of a goal larger than oneself becomes clear. The author shares a personal account in choosing to be a career administrator.--from ERIC abstract

Presents data on trends in the academic job market, placement rates for PhDs inside and outside the academy, and levels of job satisfaction for those with doctorates. Includes samples of information available from the Modern Language Association and a bibliography of print and online publications that they recommend for planning a career in language and literature.--ERIC abstract

Discusses the importance of a higher education institution's intellectual capital as a strategic asset in long-range planning. Addresses problems of part-time and graduate student instructors in the context of teaching quality as the institution's fundamental mission. Suggests that tenure encourages research, builds institutional strength, and motivates faculty.--ERIC abstract

Part of an issue on "finding a 'sense of place' within the higher education community."--from ERIC abstract

Discusses the employment conditions and levels of satisfaction of the increasing numbers of full- and part-time college faculty members ineligible for tenure. Recommends extension of academic freedom, a reasonable amount of job security for all faculty, inclusion of tenure-ineligible faculty members in governance, and basing faculty rewards and recognition on productivity rather than tenure status. Theme issue: What Contributes to Job Satisfaction among Faculty and Staff, No. 105.--ERIC abstract

Recounts how the part-time faculty at Chicago's Columbia College (Illinois) dramatically improved salaries and gained a strong voice in college decision making through unionization. Emphasis is on the negotiation process which worked to obtain the group's goals without undermining the 'rather friendly college environment.'--ERIC abstract

Suggestions and resources related to the advancement of women in higher education through flexible work and other policy.

The authors find evidence that many professors are dissatisfied with their workload. Moreover, dissatisfaction increases among those working the longest hours. The data also indicate that very long hours on the job greatly contribute to research productivity. The very long hours demanded by faculty jobs thus pose a dilemma for parents who want to spend time with their children & their families. The authors conclude by suggesting that the challenge is to create a set of expectations for academic employment that are compatible with responsible parenting in dual-career couples.--from Sociological Abstracts abstract

Reports on a 2001 survey of the quality of life of MIT faculty and staff, citing overall satisfaction but concern about the leadership's support of policies and practices supporting work/life balance.