Faculty attitudes towards the goals and objectives of college unions in American higher education

Abstract

A study was conducted of the goals and objectives of the college union as viewed by faculty members chosen at random from across the United States. Two hundred thirty-eight replies were received from assistant, associate and full professors who responded to questions relating to their institution and college union as they evaluated 28 goals. These goals, derived from the statements contained in the Role of the College Union were thought by the author to be common goals for college unions across the country. Most of the respondents had very little knowledge or interest in their college union nor did it appear that they had a concept of what the union is trying to achieve. Of the 28 goals offered in the instrument, 11 were closely related to the goal statement and considered essential to the union mission. Only two of these goals were included in those the faculty considered to be the 10 most important preferred goals.