In this report, the authors examine recently released preliminary data concerning faculty compensation, teaching loads and external research grant awards at one of the nation's largest college campuses, The University of Texas at Austin. The authors use these data to assess faculty productivity (in terms of both teaching and research), and their…

Describes ways teachers can prevent cutbacks in school music programs. A strong argument can be presented that music education is economically efficient because music teachers carry above average class loads. Suggestions for ways that teachers can provide leadership in organizing public support are included. (AM)

Presents and illustrates a goal-programming model for long-range budget planning and resource allocation. Goals are faculty instruction loads, staff-to-faculty ratios, faculty distribution by rank, and teaching-assistant-to-faculty ratios. Decision variables are the faculty, staff, and teaching-assistant levels in each of several academic units.…

The academic productivity and financial status of 59 teacher education programs in state universities and land-grant colleges were determined through surveys completed in summer 1979. Data were provided on 210 variables in the major categories of: (1) accredited programs; (2) faculty, faculty load, and salaries; (3) budgets and Full Time…