Instructional workload policies in community colleges around the country were investigated in order to determine whether changes have been occurring over the past few years and to compare the policy of Cuyahoga Community College with those of similar institutions. Mailed questionnaires resulted in 27 out of 37 possible responses. Load policies…

In the community college setting, particularly one in which innovative approaches to instruction are being introduced, demands on faculty time are constantly increasing. For faculty, available time is a constant; the only way to increase it is to reorder it. Means for reordering and allocating time effectively are suggested. (JDS)

Considers issues that arise when faculty members are called upon to teach in new disciplines as a result of budget cuts and other factors. Suggests principles and practices related to departmental control, teacher background, and evaluation to aid community colleges considering faculty cross-over. (AYC)

According to data derived from a community-college survey in the state of Washington, the majority of part-time faculty prefer full-time work. Using a logit regression analysis, the study reported in this paper suggests that typical part-timers enter their part-time teaching situations with the intent of becoming full-time, but gradually become…

A comprehensive research project conducted by the Community College Section of the National Communication Association (NCA) investigated the status of communication education in U.S. community colleges. Contacts from 290 public community colleges in the U.S. responded to a survey targeting five areas of inquiry: (a) institutional, (b)…

A study was conducted in order to determine appropriate components for a full-time faculty workload policy at Central Florida Community College (CFCC). A questionnaire was utilized in a survey of 27 CFCC faculty on what should constitute workload, and workload data for fall term 1976-77 were tabulated. The faculty workload policies of other states…

A set of criteria for determining faculty workloads in light of changing roles and responsibilities is presented along with a formula that institutions can use to assess faculty workloads. After introductory material, the first section defines a workload formula as a method of determining the responsibilities a faculty member must carry out in a…

This agreement between the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees and the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Faculty Association covers the period 1971-1973. Articles cover recognition, responsibilities and privileges of association, employment conditions, working conditions, professional compensation, grievance procedure, and other…

Tennessee vocational teachers in community colleges (n=65), technical institutes (n=61), and colleges/universities (n=133) responded to a survey indicating overall satisfaction, but some dissatisfaction with salary, conditions, and policies. Technical institute faculty were most dissatisfied with number of classes and working hours, facilities and…

This study examines the structure and scope of collective bargaining in community colleges and the impact of collective bargaining on faculty compensation and working conditions. Two hypotheses were tested: (1) Compensation of faculty at unionized community colleges has increased relative to compensation of faculty at non-union colleges. (2) The…

Faculty salaries in Washington public higher education, 1975-77, are reviewed emphasizing salary levels, faculty purchasing power, and comparisons with other 4-year colleges and universities. Findings indicate: (1) The increase in inflation has eliminated any real salary increases for the average faculty member. In many cases, there have been…

Results of a recent study indicate that collective bargaining in community colleges has had little influence on several areas of administrative policy. However, it has had a substantial impact on administrator selection, class size, the calendar, evening and summer loads, grievance procedures, and overload. It has also given teachers a voice in…

Describes the historical use and current status of part-time faculty in community colleges. Examines problems related to part-time faculty salaries, limited participation in curriculum and governance, noninstructional obligations, institutional commitment, and academic quality. Suggests addressing these problems through increased pay and benefits,…

Examines the problems inherent in hiring part-time faculty at low wages to cover significant numbers of courses at community colleges. Suggests the system is wrought with unfairness and problems for all involved. (TB)

To acquaint the faculty and administrators with the scope and breadth of community college collective bargaining agreements, excerpts of selected topics are reproduced in this document without comment. On each topic two or three excerpts from different agreements are reproduced. The following topics are treated: (1) recognition of the employee…