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Download full textRobinson, William L. – 1996
This material is designed to help faculty understand the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). A brief overview notes three key considerations: the definition of disability, reasonable accommodation, and undue hardship, and then discusses faculty liability and responsibility for discriminatory acts. The balance of the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Responsibility, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Klein, Regina; And Others – Database, 1988
The first of three articles describes the results of a survey that examined characteristics and responsibilities of help-desk personnel at major database and online services. The second provides guidelines to using such customer services, and the third lists help-desk numbers for online databases and systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Background, Employee Responsibility, Employment Qualifications
Reynolds, Stuart W.; Strickland, James – Child Care Information Exchange, 1991
Provides a buyers' guide to child care center liability insurance that defines some of the terminology used by insurance agents and brokers. Lists child care center liability insurance carriers. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Directories, Early Childhood Education, Guides
Public Policy Inst., Albany, NY. – 1987
The growing demands for educational improvements must be addressed by all segments of the community. The business sector can meet its part of this responsibility through business-education partnership programs. This document is a guide for businesses or schools interested in beginning such a partnership. It is also a descriptive listing of…
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Community Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Educational Improvement
Washington Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Olympia. – 1986
Prepared by volunteers representing a wide range of interests and experience and including students with disabilities, this guide provides basic information about support services available to students with disabilities at public and private postsecondary education institutions in the State of Washington. The guide may also serve as a resource for…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Colleges, Community Colleges, Disabilities
North Dakota State Board for Vocational Education, Bismarck. – 1994
This guide offers information to North Dakota students with disabilities who are entering postsecondary education from high school. It presents a timeline of steps that need to be taken each year of high school to prepare for postsecondary education and lists items to be included in a personal transition file. A self-awareness checklist assesses…
Descriptors: Check Lists, College Bound Students, College Preparation, Disabilities
Dronek, Margo; Lundin, Janet Ed. – 1986
These California state guidelines are intended to aid in the planning, monitoring, and improvement of educational programs and services for hearing impaired students. After an introduction, chapters have the following titles and sample subtopics: (1) "Identification and Assessment of Unique Educational Needs" (screening, definitions of…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Administrator Responsibility, Deafness
National Council of Univ. Research Administrators, Washington, DC. – 1984
Materials on intellectual property are presented to help university research administrators negotiate and administer sponsored research agreements. The nine units cover: patents and patent rights, patent rights under government contracts, university patent policies and practices, patent clauses in industrial research agreements, patent licensing…
Descriptors: Certification, Compliance (Legal), Computer Software, Contracts
Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1992
This handbook for consumers begins with information on its use, content, and other sources of help. The handbook is then divided into two sections. Part I, How to Be a Smart Consumer, lists tips on getting the most for your money, handling your own complaint, and writing a complaint letter. It provides information on the following consumer issues:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Montana State Dept. of Public Instruction, Helena. – 1992
The pamphlets in this packet describe the Montana Health Enhancement Curriculum, a comprehensive program that: combines the disciplines of health and physical education; offers a holistic approach to a quality life; and incorporates wellness principles into the public school curriculum. The program, developed by the Montana Office of Public…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Fused Curriculum
PDF pending restorationDepartment of Education, Washington, DC. – 1992
This guide provides information to college-bound students on the Federal student aid programs that are available and how to apply for them. General information covers the student eligibility requirements, financial needs, dependency status, and steps for applying for financial assistance. In addition, any special circumstances that exist,…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Counseling, Eligibility, Federal Aid
Dennis, Marguerite J. – 1986
Guidelines for a student financial counseling and debt management program from high school through graduate school are provided. A brief history on government aid for postsecondary education and student loan default is included. Publications and other ways that can help students make career decisions are identified. A plan for meeting tuition,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Bound Students, College Graduates, College Students
Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC. – 1997
Approximately 700,000 Federal employees have children under age 13; at least an equal number of Federal employees are estimated to have concerns about their elderly parents and relatives. This handbook was developed primarily to put government employees in touch with the many free resource organizations and agencies around the country that can…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Dependents
