Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Student Evaluation of Faculty: Galloping Polls in the 21st Century

Creator

Robert E. Haskell

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

February 1997

Abstract

Despite a history of conflicting research on the reliability and validity of student evaluation of faculty (SEF) it has typically not been viewed as an infringement on academic freedom. When it is suggested that SEF may impinge on academic freedom, it is often considered an attack on either student rights, or on the process of evaluating faculty performance in general. Faculty and educational administrator views and surveys are reviewed as SEF is used in salary, promotion and tenure decisions. ...

Extent

46

Volume

5

Issue

6

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

E11-00075

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Recommended Citation

Haskell, Robert E., "Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Student Evaluation of Faculty: Galloping Polls in the 21st Century" (1997). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 309.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/309