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What if the Faculty Member to Be Laid Off Is the Governor's Brother?
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Dolan-Greene, Colleen – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1981
Diplomacy and political sophistication are as important as sound data and thorough review in the faculty layoff process. Distinguishing characteristics of institutions and departments affected by retrenchment and reasons for retrenchment are discussed, along with institutional research policies needed regarding release of data. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Confidentiality, Data Analysis, Departments
Conclusion: Developing a Process to Deal with Potential Faculty Reduction.
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Rose, Homer C., Jr.; Hample, Stephen R. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1981
Lessons and strategies for the institutional researcher dealing with faculty reduction are reviewed: developing a database; defining circumstances necessary for retrenchment; developing policies regarding participation and program discontinuance; examining alternatives; reviewing role and mission statements, legal standards and procedures;…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Faculty, College Planning, College Role
Should You Starve All Programs or Eliminate a Few?
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Dougherty, Edward A. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1981
Most administrators approach program reduction as a budget issue; in reality, it is a governance and planning issue of major importance for the 1980s. Steps in a planning process for program discontinuance (including pitfalls) are described, based on a national study supported by the Exxon Foundation. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Faculty, College Planning, College Programs