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.
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July 26, 2006
U. of Missouri executive order all but places a time limit on coaching contracts and takes aim at costly buyout clauses.
July 25, 2006
Paychecks could be delayed as a result of massive debt.
June 30, 2006
Philip Pergola arrived on the Massasoit Community College campus as a bright-eyed 22-year-old, eager to teach business and constitutional law. July 1 would have marked the tenured professor’s 39th year at the college.To date, hundreds of students have taken his courses and many faculty members have formed strong relationships with the likable professor. In August 2002, Charles Wall, president of the college, asked him to become the chief financial officer of the institution, to help untangle a few financial messes. He gladly accepted, hoping to strengthen the college he loves.
June 26, 2006
Denice Denton -- a leader among women in science, under fire as head of Santa Cruz -- killed after jump from high-rise building.
June 22, 2006
Daytona Beach Community College is tying faculty and staff salaries to enrollment.
May 18, 2006
U. of California president acknowledges mistakes in handling compensation matters; regents cite need for more oversight.
April 25, 2006
Professor urges women in academe to stop “underselling themselves.”
April 24, 2006
Inflation outpaced professorial raises for second year in a row. Plus lists of highest and lowest salary averages.
April 18, 2006
Calif. community college district is using bonds to provide retiree benefits -- and to free up money for current faculty members.