Download This PaperTenure: A Summary, Explanation, and 'Defense'
American Association of University Professors Bulletin, Vol. 57, Autumn 1971
William & Mary Law School Legal Studies Research Paper No. 09-182
7 Pages Posted: 7 Dec 2011
Date Written: December 7, 1971
Abstract
Responding to growing student unrest and steep competition for funding among national priorities, this essay seeks addresses demands for greater accountability by eliminating scholastic tenure. This discussion maintains that the best defense of tenure is a clear statement of what tenure specifically is - and is not.
Keywords: university, professor, tenure
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Van Alstyne, William W. and Van Alstyne, William W., Tenure: A Summary, Explanation, and 'Defense' (December 7, 1971). American Association of University Professors Bulletin, Vol. 57, Autumn 1971
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