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December 1999

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A significant proportion of the nation's faculty report that keeping up with technology in their professional lives is a major source of stress. In this month's Thriving in Academe, Western Kentucky University's Sally Kuhlenschmidt offers some stress-reducing advice.

The Dialogue

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Should merit pay be a part of a faculty rewards system?

Yes, says David Ellis, some form of salary increase should be based upon merit.

No, states Cynthia McDermott. Faculty are motivated by internal rather than external stimuli.

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Poll Results

Should merit pay be a part of a faculty rewards system?

Yes: 18%
No: 82%


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