Andy et al,
>Another - sort of related - unexplored issue, one I have commented to this
>forum before >on, concerns the punitive use of 'probationary periods' for
>staff, and the vastly different >hurdles that staff have to jump to achieve
>'tenure' (or the like). (despite a national pay <scale, the procedures for
>tenure and promotion are not regularised). For some it is 'on <the nod' for
>others it is a 'star chamber' with substantial (but usually unrevealed)
><expectations about publication and funding. Huge scope for further
>discrimination here <under the guise of 'rationality'.
I might have a contribution to make on this one but do not feel able to
confirm or deny this statement until the end of May when I have my final -
do or die - extended probationary plus one year contract (frozen income) -
assessment meeting with Vice principal and Deans. . . . . . .
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