The ticking of the biological and tenure clocks: Princeton University institutes new policy, placing the school at the forefront of family-friendly workplaces.(Cover Story)

From: Diverse Issues in Higher Education | Date: November 17, 2005| Author: Valdata, Patricia | Copyright information

Colleges and universities are arguably among the most enlightened and progressive institutions in America. So when it comes to maternity and career policies, one would expect that they'd be at the forefront of similarly progressive accommodation practices.

Not necessarily.

Princeton University, however, is taking steps to ease the burden for assistant professors who are new parents. The university recognized that junior faculty must cope with the added stress ...

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