This study summarizes employment benefits from across 155 U.S. allopathic medical schools, investigates differences in employment benefits according to institutional characteristics, and explores possible connections between employment benefits and institutional wealth. Employment benefits data were extracted from institutions' websites across…

The Economic Policy Institute has long documented the expanding pay penalty faced by teachers in the K-12 system thanks to decades of underinvestment in public education. But teachers are not the only ones who have been undervalued: Many other school staff--who are essential for providing high-quality, safe, and nurturing learning…

Veterans' educational assistance programs provide benefits or services to eligible service members and veterans and their family members, as applicable, to help such individuals pursue education or training. The GI Bills provide financial assistance while recipients are enrolled in approved education or training programs. Eligibility is based on a…

The transition from the Air Force to civilian life can be a challenging process for enlisted members because of inconsistent and limited information provided by transition counselors at Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Centers. The Department of Defense mandates the establishment of these centers down to the base level; however,…

This study aimed to identify the best practices for implementing leave-benefit policies among employees at a state university. The research involved 105 faculty and staff respondents for the quantitative part and 25 participants for the qualitative part. Generally, the study used a research method that combined quantitative and qualitative data.…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 45 public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Report, which derive from the ICCB Faculty, Staff, and Salary (C1) Data and Supplementary Faculty, Staff, and Salary Information, reflect the census date of…

This study examined industrial strikes in higher education: Ascertaining causes and the levels of effect from a developing economy perspective. The study adopted the positivist philosophical position and a quantitative approach to collect data from 523 staff members of 30 Colleges of Education in a developing economy situated in Africa. Data…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of teachers' unions for school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their perceptions of the benefits and barriers to union membership. Method: A 44-item survey was used to solicit information about the perceptions of and participation in teachers' unions of 320 school-based…

This qualitative study examines the perceptions of managers in organizations that offer sabbaticals as an employee benefit. This dissertation explores how this benefit impacts the organization through the changes in the employee upon returning. Twelve participants comprised of managers of employees who have taken a sabbatical in organizations…

Congress determined that because military service in Iraq and Afghanistan following September 11, 2001, was particularly challenging, servicemembers from that era deserved a veterans educational assistance program more robust than those otherwise available at the time. The Post-9/11 GI Bill was designed to provide more generous benefits than the…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Report," which derive from the ICCB Faculty, Staff, and Salary (C1) Data and Supplementary Faculty, Staff, and Salary Information, reflect the census…

Background: School district implementation of a four-day school week (4DSW) calendar has skyrocketed in recent years, despite little evidence regarding the impact on student and teacher outcomes. Between 1999 and 2019, the number of 4DSW districts increased by over 500% (Thompson et al., 2021). Since 2019, the rate of 4DSW adoption has increased…

The research was commissioned by the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) and Universities' Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) to estimate the costs and possible impact on teacher supply of introducing a new Teacher Student Loan Reimbursement (TSLR) scheme. Under a TSLR scheme, the government pays back any…

Recruitment and retention of agriculture teachers is a major concern in the field of school-based agricultural education (SBAE). A major reason cited for this concern is perceived shortcomings in teacher compensation. To remedy this factor, Illinois implemented an extended contract grant program to provide agriculture teachers with additional…

This paper examines teachers' preferences for working conditions that affect job satisfaction. It addresses the credibility crisis facing the teaching profession in many nations due to low wages and poor working conditions. Beyond income, teachers appreciate other elements that can compensate for their relatively low pay, potentially relieving the…