Women

As more colleges have adopted "family friendly" policies for professors, many experts have noted that relatively small shares of those eligible for the flexible arrangements use them. Much has been written about why this is the case, with many observers guessing that young parents, especially women, fear that asking for flexible arrangements may hurt them in the tenure process.

National Academies report attributes underrepresentation to "implicit biases" and institutional policies, not lack of talent or drive.

Female professors are less likely than men to feel they know what is expected of them to earn tenure, study finds.

Yale researcher challenges Times article saying female grads of elite colleges would choose children over jobs.

Wisconsin-Whitewater limits men’s rosters in the name of Title IX.

While the proportion of women receiving tenure-track offers to join Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences rose for the third straight year in 2005-6, the share of women who accepted positions declined dramatically, according to an internal report.

Inquiry into ex-president of Johnson County CC finds complaints from multiple women -- and faculty want more answers.

AAUP releases national and campus data showing gaps in faculty employment and salaries -- especially at doctoral universities.

In deciding to admit men, Randolph-Macon Woman's College has alienated many and created need for a different title.

University commits to 50% representation in professoriate and among executive leadership by 2020.