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Cullivan, Kathryn Gould – CUPA Journal, 1997
A survey of 39 colleges/universities sought information on characteristics of 1973-93 summer school administrators. Results indicate large changes in some characteristics (e.g., gender), very small changes in others (highest degree held). Some variations emerged by institution type or location. Some theories for the changes are proposed for…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Qualifications, Age
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Johnsrud, Linda K.; Atwater, Christine D. – CUPA Journal, 1993
A study investigated perceived barriers to tenure and retention among 229 faculty (probationary, newly tenured, and leaving the institution) at 1 public research university and to determine differences between men and women. Issues identified by junior faculty led to suggestions for program and policy initiatives to enhance likelihood of faculty…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Entry Workers, Faculty Mobility
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Jennings, John; Gumport, Patricia J. – CUPA Journal, 1998
Issues in university employment of doctoral students are discussed, including the ideal of apprenticeship, the nature of research and teaching assistantships, assistantship as a form of financial support, students' perceptions of their assistantship role, graduate student employees' efforts to organize, and ambiguity of the status of assistants as…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, College Administration, Doctoral Programs, Employer Employee Relationship