[bkcunningham1]

you old hounddog. You sound like a tenured teacher.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

you old hounddog. You sound like a tenured teacher.

Nope! Used to be a Tenured Teacher, Tenured Dean of Students, Tenured Supervisor, Tenured Administrator and a Director (not eligible for Tenure). Now I'm a non-tenured Retiree. As a person who has recommended many, many for tenure - I take pride in not having to "Not Recommend" someone for tenure. I've asked the Board of Education to extend the probationary period about 8 times so that we could work to improve the skills of a few individuals seeking tenure and I've counseled at least a half a dozen people toward other careers.

[graciegirl]

Someone told me about a tenured professor who did not teach a class but still drew her 130K yearly. She had assistants teach for her.

Now I am throwing that out, not completely sure of the facts and realize I am repeating hearsay.

Could that be true? If so, is it fair or right?

And further, Is tenure an important due process right or a hindrance to change in educational settings?

[LELANDJANE]

In a university setting, I believe tenure eliminates some of the best teachers because so much emphasis is placed on "being published". The academic ranking of a college/university is greatly enhanced by the notoriety of the faculty so requirements for research, presentatioins at academic meetings and publishing are very stringent. Unfortunately many of these people are not the ones who are the best in the classroom. I know both are important so I have no solution!