This case study provides the background for a discussion of the bankruptcy of a composite non-profit corporation under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and the possible alternatives available to bankruptcy. Topics considered include: reorganizations, the selection of a bankruptcy trustee or an examiner, duties of a non-profit board, the…

The real threat to the quality of life on campus today and in the future is not so much the financial depression but the psychological depression in the academic spirit, suggests this college president. He notes that every problem also represents an opportunity for change. (LBH)

Responsible leaders from all sides of this process should be encouraged by the experiences of New York that efforts to utilize the assistance and aid of responsible unions and their leaders is paramount to survive any fiscal crisis. (Author)

Examines and addresses the major issues involved in school districts voluntarily filing for protection under the control and supervision of Chapter 9 of the Federal Bankruptcy Act. Discusses legal and managerial alternatives and examines the most recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the rejection of collective bargaining contracts under the act.…

Outlines some courses of action open to school boards of "broke" districts when they participate in collective bargaining. (IRT)

School boards in contract negotiations with teachers' unions can expect demands for fewer hours in the classroom, higher salaries, and better health care to dominate the talks. In addition, teachers will demand more training and support in dealing with students with disabilities, especially medically fragile children. (MLF)

The issue of adequate funding permeates all legislation reported by state directors as significantly affecting community colleges in 1976, as state legislatures are increasingly reluctant to meet funding needs. Related issues include reorganization of governance structures, statewide coordination, institutional growth, enrollment limitations,…

Outlines a study of the use of "control gains" in collective bargaining contracts of teacher unions in Ohio. Control gains are contract items that give unions control over some aspect of the work environment in lieu of financial gains. They can be offered in contract negotiations when school boards have limited funds. (MD)

Using data from Rhode Island, this study investigated the extent to which teacher unions have won control gains, but not economic gains, at the bargaining table. (Author/PN)

Describes the management practices adopted by the Los Rios Community College District (California) as a result of the passage of the Jarvis-Gann tax initiative. Alterations included reorganization of upper management structure, full budget disclosures, collective bargaining, merit pay concept for administrative staff, and the creation of a…

Discusses two new challenges that face faculty bargaining organizations: first, the Supreme Court's decision in "NLRB vs. Yeshiva University" that faculties exercising power over governance of their institutions have managerial status that excludes them from protection under the National Labor Relations Act, and, second, the current…

Projected enrollment decreases in higher education are seen as raising problems for college administrators, since financial exigency may lead to faculty reductions. To avoid costly litigation, administrators must be certain that the process for a reduction in force spelled out in the collectively bargained contract is absolutely clear. (Author/MLW)

This document contains a summary of the recommendations made in 1972 and 1973 by the Commission to the Illinois Legislature. Areas covered in the proposed educational legislation and in the recommendations include the common school fund, adult education, the gifted program, special education, the bilingual program, urban education, pupil…

The status of faculty collective bargaining in Canada is compared with that of the United States, and it is suggested that, although U.S. political action in favor of faculty and higher education in general is more advanced, Canadian collective bargaining is substantially ahead in its scope and effects. (MSE)