Discusses the textbook protest movement, highlighting themes and materials that have come under attack. Examines how art education might be affected by the movement and presents eight guidelines, adapted from the work of Ken Donelson, as quoted by Edward B. Jenkinson, for the safe selection of course material. (GEA)

Argues that both the students and the adviser must be responsible for ensuring that humorous or satirical articles in student publications are not libelous. (SRT)

The nature, benefits, and costs of relationships between higher education institutions and industry are outlined and analyzed according to economic theory, and alternative systems for handling the relationship and reducing costs are considered. (Author/MSE)

Spokesmen for libraries and scientific organizations condemned efforts by the Department of Defense to restrict access to unclassified information in electronic databases. The plan would limit access to a new category of "sensitive but unclassified" information. (MLW)

A new interpretation of the Copyright Clause of the Constitution supports the claim that it is unconstitutional for: (1) Congress to permit copyright by federal contractors on works commissioned by federal contract for compensation, and (2) the Copyright Office to register a copyright application from such a federal contractor. (Author/CLB)

A report concerning the actions taken in June 1985 by the administration of Central State University to terminate the faculty appointments of Charles W. Dean and Marvin Haire is presented. Academic due process and academic freedom are discussed. (MLW)

Bob Beyers, director of the Stanford University News Service, sees chasing after the national media as a waste of time. A university news service must be concerned about its own audiences first. Ideas, credibility, and professionalism are necessary for a successful media operation. (MLW)

Identifies two types of censors--individuals and representatives of organized groups or crusades--and examines factors that motivate their attempts at library censorship. Factors influencing librarians dealing with censorship are also discussed. Librarians are advised to prepare themselves to live with censorship by learning to understand…

Issues in the current debate about faculty tenure are reviewed, including academic freedom, curricular flexibility, the faculty job market, job security, short-term appointments, and part-time instruction. (MSE)

Briefly reviews the history of the Hatch Amendment Regulations. Offers five lessons that can be learned from its passage. Concludes that we must develop better rapport with parents, including them as committee advisory members and making sure that we are not violating the substance or spirit of the Hatch Amendment. (JDH)

Discusses the three major areas of partnerships between the corporate and academic communities (business financial support of higher education, contract research agreements, education and training of the nation's labor pool). The author also examines the role of government, academic freedom, and the value of liberal arts. Brief descriptions of…

Offers summaries of research dealing with (1) judges' perceptions of the fair trial-free press issue, (2) ethical journalism, (3) media agenda setting with environmental issues, (4) local predictors of basic and pay cable television subscribership, and (5) restaurant critics. (FL)

A report from the American Association of University Professors concerning action taken by the University of Northern Colorado administration to deny reappointnent to Assistant Professor Achal Mehra beyond the 1984-85 year is presented. (MLW)

The Zenger trial established the right of the press to criticize those in the centers of political power. The characters and events of the trial are described. The trial had all the elements of great theater and is a must for use in high school U.S. history or legal education courses. (RM)

Discussed is a court case in which a journalism teacher filed suit against a two year college alleging that the students' civil rights had been violated because the college had eliminated the student newspaper. The court allowed the teacher third-party standing to defend the rights of the students. (RM)