Bett backs 20% rise - for a few

Article Abstract:

A new pay structure for academic staff will be recommended in the Bett report due for publication in June 1999. The minimum salary should increase to around 20,000 pounds sterling by 2002 from about 15,000 pounds sterling in 1998-99, says the report. Senior academics should receive a minimum salary of 46,500 pounds sterling from just over 35,000 pounds sterling. The report also calls for less use of fixed-term contracts and better core conditions for regular part-time staff, but some posts are to be awarded no real salary increase.

Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty, College teachers, Part-time, Part time college faculty

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NUS votes for Pakes to lead on

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Andrew Pakes has been elected president of the United Kingdom National Union of Students for a second term, although it was forecast that a candidate from the far left could win. Tuition fees have been introduced in the UK, and there have been sit-ins in protest Pakes argues that students need explanations of changes in higher education, and have little time to waste in occupations. He sees the need to accept both loans and grants, with aid for poorer students.

Finance, Higher education, College students, Higher education and state, Student unions

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Welfare to work may benefit colleges

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The United Kingdom plans to fund a program to reduce unemployment among young people which includes full-time education as an alternative to employment. The program is to be funded from a windfall tax. Further education colleges expect to provide much of the full-time and part-time training planned for young unemployed people. The government is thought to be aiming to cover areas worst affected by unemployment by Jan 1998, and all areas by April 1998.

Education and state, Welfare reform

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