Issues considered include: Are increases in compensation offset by greater workloads? Is institutional income affected by collective bargaining? Is a contracted grievance procedure a threat or a boon to academic freedom? (Editor/LBH)

The advantages and disadvantages of laws mandating openness in decision-making are outlined, and their particular relevance in the case of collegial decision-making is discussed. (MSE)

Legal and ethical aspects of student fee refunds are examined, and the educational institution's ethical obligation to provide a forum for conflicting viewpoints is discussed. (MSE)

In "Virgil v. School Board of Columbia County," a federal district court upheld a school board's decision to remove a textbook from the curriculum. The ruling is in line with the Supreme Courts'"Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier" decision that gave school boards sweeping power over the curriculum. (MLF)

Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, dealing with school publication censorship. Outlines implications for college-level journalism, and suggests actions that professional journalism organizations can take to support student publications. (MM)

The Reagan Administration rescinded part of a policy aimed at controlling access to unclassified, nongovernment databases. The policy would have extended military-security procedures to civilian government databases, as well as to private ones that contain government information. (MLW)

Discusses philosophy and economics of charging users for library services. Free services are advocated for reasons of equal access and intellectual freedom, and alternatives to charging are suggested, citing Seattle Public Library as an example. Opinions and statistics on library fees excerpted from the current literature are included. (CDD)

The author discusses the four constituent groups that compose a university community: (1) students, (2) faculty, (3) administrators, and (4) those who pay for things that tuition does not cover. Emphasis is placed on the latter two groups and the power they possess. (CH)

Federal courts upheld the rights of two school boards to cancel planned student plays. One play was intended as part of a secondary school's curriculum and the other was an extracurricular activity for third graders. Both plays contained controversial material. (PGD)

The role of the American Association of University Professors leadership during 1949-1955 is discussed. (MLW)

A series of eight articles explores the impact of national security powers on government information policy and practice. Topics discussed include: the Freedom of Information Act; recommended standards for security classification; federal legislation dealing with national security; and national controls on scientific communication. (CLB)

This analysis of the impact of the Reagan moratorium on government publishing focused on the format and content of printed publications issued by the Department of Health and Human Services during the freeze. The changes observed were not those expected given the presidential guidelines. (CLB)

Using three landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases, this lesson teaches students in grades seven through twelve about the benefits and limits of free speech. (JDH)

Reviews court rulings on academic sovereignty, discrimination and equal protection, and contractual relationships between students and schools. Offers guidance to help faculty prepare for student legal pressures by clarifying the roles of the student and the college. (DMM)

Examines and defends two forms of dissent in organizational life, "rocking boats" and "blowing whistles." Suggests ways speech communication teachers can prepare students to cope with the organizational world. (PD)