The University Centers for Rational Alternatives (UCRA) constitutes lobbies for rational thought and academic freedom in the university community. (Author/PG)

The investigating report of the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure of the American Association of University Professors on Bloomfield College in New Jersey covers events of the 72-73 academic year, issues related to the dismissal of 13 faculty members, and findings related to the abolition of tenure. (Author/PG)

The American Association of University Professors committee's report on Academic Freedom and Tenure at Voorhees College in South Carolina concerning the dismissal of 5 faculty members. (PG)

Open letter by chairman of NCTE Secondary Section Committee. (RD)

This position statement by the National Council for the Social Studies establishes standards for selection, preparation, and assignment of teachers. It indicates teacher responsibilities in the teaching-learning process and in the relationships which the teacher has with students, community, and profession. (VW)

At a time when the quality of education is becoming increasingly important, an increase in the number of pupils in the classroom would lead to further problems and a decrease in teacher effectiveness. (MM)

In addition to resulting in emotional and physical illnesses, teacher burnout manifests itself in job turnover and absenteeism, reduced job satisfaction, mental and physical detachment, and reduced performance. Solutions for reducing burnout include job enrichment or redesign, greater rewards for positive performance, teacher conditioning,…

The causes, conditions, symptoms, and treatment of teacher burnout are discussed. The remediation of teacher burnout requires change strategies that consider psychological and social factors of the educational environment. (CJ)

Offers data collected from 15 English teachers to suggest patterns of attitudes, outlooks, and "survival strategies" of interest to other teachers. (RL)

Identifies negative aspects of recent educational initiatives as they affect teachers, emphasizes resulting teacher "burnout," and offers suggestions for making teaching more exciting and effective. (Author/RH)

Considers factors contributing to the increased dependence on textbooks by secondary and college English teachers, including increased teacher workloads, decreased funds, and expanded community pressures. (JT)

The continuing education administrator should provide support that will enable teachers to perform effectively. By using Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory as a framework, the administrator can develop a positive working environment and seek ways of providing motivation to the teacher. (SK)