Discusses a framework exploring the incentive structure that determines the scope, content, dissemination of scientific/technical research results; assessing how relevant incentives might be affected by industry funding; and examining how these constraints may affect academic freedom. Also categorizes university research, examines university role,…

Concludes that the strong Swedish shield law seldom hinders criminal investigations since journalists are generally willing to share the little information they have with police. (FL)

The ability of a university to do research free from undue interference is discussed in light of two court cases: Buchanan vs. American Motors Corp. and Dow Chemical Co. vs. Allen. Their principal significance lies in sparing nonparty researchers from the discovery process notwithstanding the acknowledged breadth of discovery. (MLW)

The official AAUP Statement on Collective Bargaining, a revision of the statement adopted in 1973, is presented as prepared by the Association's Committee N on Representation of Economic and Professional Interests in Consultation with the Collective Bargaining Congress. Policy for collective bargain chapters is outlined. (LB)

Summarizes court rulings on First Amendment protection for student newspapers and relates some of the issues raised by these decisions. (JL)

Considers the rational basis for participatory democracy and six ideas designed to embody that conceptual basis. Contends that the mission of speech communication scholars to the civic culture should be an activation of civic competencies and an invention of new places to practice free speech skills. (PD)

Concludes that federal courts subpoena reporters less often and uphold subpoenas less often than do state courts. (FL)

Argues that the accelerating trend of standardization has produced a sameness in American education. Highlights Hillsdale College's refusal to accept federal funds, out of a conviction that quality in liberal education can only thrive without government interference. (SK)

Discusses negligence and academic freedom in terms of an elementary or secondary educator's responsibilities and rights. Negligence and academic freedom are defined in legal terms and examples of court cases are cited. The author suggests that, for the most part, courts have established fair standards for assessing educators. (AM)

The origins of Jaspers' 1923 work, with its close relationship to his own intellectual development and contribution to post-World War II German universities, is described. Jaspers' main themes demonstrate his uniqueness as an existentialist in justifying a specific social institution. (MSE)

Reports on a survey conducted by the Journalism Education Association to determine how states regulate the behavior of student journalists, the responses to which suggest the development of guidelines should be made at a local level. (HOD)

Relates the details of how a teacher helped save her journalism classes when school administrators wanted to cut them. (HOD)

Reviews arguments for and against student evaluation of faculty instruction. Discusses the following alternatives to rating scales: mail questionnaires, telephone interviews, observer evaluations, in-class discussions, weekly logs, and students' course descriptions. Offers guidelines for refining and implementing these alternatives. (PD)

Lists guidelines to help department administrators reduce their liability and strengthen their position when faced with grievances or lawsuits. (AEA)

The goals of socially mandated government regulation in education must be clarified to remove the confusion and doubletalk. A balanced approach and clearly defined positions on both sides are recommended. (Journal availability: University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, $4.00 per issue, $2.00 per article.) (MSE)