Question

in response to concerns at many universities that professors spend too much time publishing and not enough time educating their students, some schools are establishing rules that set strict limits on the amount of material that a full - time professor may publish over a certain time period. this policy will come back to haunt these schools, because a professors prestige within the larger academic community is often directly related to the significance of a professors published work. as a result, many excellent, prospective candidates will opt not to accept full - time positions, which in turn may lead to a shortage of high - quality, full - time professors at those universities.
based on the passage, the authors main point is
a restrictions on publishing by professors will likely have a negative effect on universities.
b restrictions on publishing at universities would likely have no effect on part - time professors.
c many professors at universities currently publish more material than is permitted under the new rules.
d universities generally enjoy an increase in prestige based on the importance of the works published by their professors.

Explanation:

The passage states that universities' rules restricting professors' publishing may lead to a shortage of high - quality, full - time professors. This indicates a negative impact on universities. Option B is about part - time professors which is not the main focus. Option C is not mentioned as there's no information on current publishing vs new rules. Option D is contrary to the passage as the policy may harm prestige (through shortage of professors).

Answer:

A. restrictions on publishing by professors will likely have a negative effect on universities.