An in-depth study of the problems and achievements of 100 new college teachers is reported and discussed, covering teacher training and experience; situational factors found to affect their teaching; the varying quality of performance; and recommendations for the teachers, departments hiring them, graduate students, and graduate departments. (MSE)

A study of 111 senior faculty at 11 campuses found these faculty members cared greatly about teaching and found it fulfilling; they found little opportunity, day-to-day, to focus on instruction; and they were helped when institutions structured the teaching situation to eliminate isolation and brokering individual development opportunities. (MSE)