Date of Award
Spring 5-1-1976
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Department Not Listed
First Advisor
J. Fred Swalls
Second Advisor
Glen J. Brown
Third Advisor
William M. Clary
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the rights of teachers related to the dismissal, suspension, and discipline of public school teachers on the ground of immorality in five selected areas of teacher conduct: (1) cursing and abusive language; (2) derogatory and critical comments directed towards school and school personnel; (3) dishonesty involving employment; (4) drugs; and (5) sexual activity. More specifically, answers to the following questions were sought: 1. What were the most current and generally accepted definitions of immorality rendered by the courts in the five selected areas of teacher conduct? 2. What were the changes in the definition of immorality as decided by the courts from January 1, 1950 to August 31, 1975? 3. What were the differences in the definition of immorality as decided by the courts in different geographic regions of the United States? 4. What were the contractual rights of teachers who were dismissed, suspended, or disciplined on the ground of immorality? 5. What were the constitutional rights of teachers who were dismissed, suspended, or disciplined on the ground of immorality?
Recommended Citation
Benway, Michael Paul, "An Analysis of Higher Court Cases Relating to the Dismissal, Suspension, and Discipline of Public School Teachers on the Ground of Immorality" (1976). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3229.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3229