Examines the relationship between the foremost writing program director at a college or university and the writing center director. Compares the nature and status of the two positions and the background of the people who hold them. Finds program directors enjoy a more privileged place in institutional structures and that the professionalization of…

Superior college teachers can make valuable contributions to both their institutions and one another when their institutions help them form communities of expertise, modeled on national academies for outstanding individuals in the sciences and arts. The small number of such teaching academies in the United States has varied structures, goals, and…

A semistructured interview protocol was used to present perspectives on leadership from five national leaders in student affairs. Several major themes emerged. Issues were discussed about leaderships; how they manage difficulties; what work were they most proud of; and what was their advice for aspiring leaders. Reviews limitations and…

This paper addresses theory and practice of research in art therapy. It argues for inclusiveness in considering methods of inquiry that can contribute to a fuller understanding and communicating of art therapy's effectiveness. It requires collaboration of artist and scientist within the researcher to accomplish meaningful art therapy research, and…

Presents data from institutional tax forms for the pay and benefits of key personnel at 475 private colleges and universities for 1996-97 and 1997-98. Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification and listings typically include data for six positions, such as the president, highest paid faculty member, a senior vice president, and chief…

Research is at the forefront of knowledge and, hence, wealth generation, so it is timely to consider a neglected category of the research workforce, the research assistant. The research assistant has traditionally been part of the fabric, if not the structure, of university research efforts but despite the extent of the contribution, the breadth…

Faculty at two-year colleges have found their professional identities shaped by conflicting perceptions. Because the community college culture has traditionally emphasized the role of faculty member as teacher and devalued the role of faculty member as scholar, it is not uncommon for faculty who spend their careers teaching in a two-year college…

Recognition for outstanding faculty should be an ongoing facet of every community college's program to improve instruction. This is still far from the case, however, in a significant number of colleges across the country. The authors conducted a national study of recognition programs for teachers in American community colleges. Chief instructional…

This study explores the development of the archival profession during the 1980s, a period that experienced rapid change and the adoption of the first descriptive standards. The research focuses on the leadership roles played by individuals acting independently and on behalf of their employing institutions and professional associations in the…

For the last several decades the academic discipline of rhetoric and composition has been trying to re-imagine itself, in part in response to the process of professionalization. Unfortunately, the yearning for recognition in a system that does not respect disciplines that are practical or applied has led to some consequences. First, as a…

Organizational theorists have long pondered answers to the question of how best to move people toward effective purpose. This paper synthesizes literature that focuses on ways to promote autonomy among workers. The autonomous worker chooses practical efficiency and moral responsibility. Findings are listed in the following areas: motivation and…

In this document, insights into teachers' professional community (or communities) derive from a comparison between teachers of the core academic subjects (English, social studies, science, mathematics, and foreign language) and those in three traditional vocational subjects (industrial arts, business, and home economics). Two areas of research…

Two eminent women theorists have been especially instrumental in creating a feminine rhetoric which is process-oriented, relational, integrated and collaborative. Janet Emig may rightly be considered as one of the key researchers responsible for the paradigm shift in composition studies and practice. The fundamental assumptions the field has…

Noting that librarians are integral to the library's performance of its educational function, this report argues that faculty status should be extended to academic librarians. This argument is supported by an excerpt from the "Joint Statement on Faculty Status of College and University Librarians," which was developed by the Association…

This paper outlines three school award programs: the Ford program, the Secretary of Education's Program, and the For Character Program (Chicago). In providing descriptions of each program, the similarities and differences are analyzed. The programs share three basic assumptions: (1) that some schools are better managed than others and that…