The Role of Collegiality in Higher Education Tenure, Promotion, and Termination Decisions

The Role of Collegiality in Higher Education Tenure, Promotion, and Termination Decisions

Presents an analysis of the arguments for and against consideration of collegiality in higher education employment decisions and a review of the relevant case law. Critics argue that unless collegiality is specified as a separate criterion for evaluation in the faculty contract or handbook, its use...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of college and university law 2001, Vol.27 (4), p.833
Hauptverfasser: Connell, Mary Ann, Savage, Frederick G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Freedom
Collegiality
Contract Law
Cooperation
Employment Enhancement Strategies
Evaluation Criteria
Faculty Evaluation
Higher Education
Promotion (Occupational)
Social Discrimination
Tenure
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Zusammenfassung:Presents an analysis of the arguments for and against consideration of collegiality in higher education employment decisions and a review of the relevant case law. Critics argue that unless collegiality is specified as a separate criterion for evaluation in the faculty contract or handbook, its use is a breach of contract. Others are concerned that collegiality serves as a pretext for discrimination and endangers academic freedom and free speech. (MD)
ISSN:0093-8688