Describes a new faculty loan policy implemented at the library of Union College in Schenectady, New York. A copy of the loan policy is included. (LLS)

Building on the 1983 policy statement developed by the International Council for Computers in Education (ICCE), this statement recommends the adoption of a school district copyright policy, adoption of the suggested software use guidelines, and use of the copyright page of software documentation to ascertain user's rights, obligations, and licence…

Discusses the Wyoming Conference Resolution, which calls on the Conference on College Composition and Communication Executive Committee to formulate professional standards for postsecondary writing teachers; and set up grievance procedures against, and to establish means to censure, institutions which fail to comply with these standards. Appends…

Sets forth the text of the AALS policy statement on continuing library science and information science education, comprising a background statement and the roles and responsibilities of AALS and its member schools. (RAA)

Answers questions on software copyright pertaining to teacher/media specialist responsibilities, use of purchased and leased software, backup copies, public domain software, warranties, defective goods, and software lending policies. Information on an existing public domain software-exchange program and a policy statement of International Council…

Criteria for software resource centers drafted by the International Council for Computers in Education focus on the responsibilities of: (1) centers, which should serve as links between publishers and educators; (2) software publishers, who should assist educators in previewing instructional software before purchase; and (3) schools, which should…

This booklet is both a review of some of the key legislative accomplishments of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) since 1975 and a synopsis of its proposed legislative program for 1980. The legislative goals of the National Education Association (NEA) are also described. (Author/SJL)

Issued to provide guidance for the resolution of problems inherent in providing and securing good educational software, this statement outlines responsibilities of educators, hardware vendors, and software developers/vendors. Sample policy statements for school districts and community colleges, suggested format for software licenses, and technical…

A recent policy statement on educational business activities is presented that was sent to members of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). The model guidelines demonstrate to small business leaders, state legislatures, and Congress that colleges recognize their responsibilities to provide for the needs of…

The official AAUP Statement on Collective Bargaining, a revision of the statement adopted in 1973, is presented as prepared by the Association's Committee N on Representation of Economic and Professional Interests in Consultation with the Collective Bargaining Congress. Policy for collective bargain chapters is outlined. (LB)

A 1975 American Association of University Administrators policy statement which spells out the purpose of academic administration and sets forth both specific responsibilities and rights of college and university administrators is provided. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the origins, legislative basis, content, and impact of a policy directive which prescribes a general framework for developing uniform and consistent federal information resources management policies. (Author/CLB)

The constitution and bylaws of the American Association of Dental Schools, concerning the organization's purposes, structure, administration, membership, and activities, are presented. (MSE)

This extended summary originally appeared in the September 1979 draft version of the Policy Paper. Several of the contributors to this issue of "Comparative Education" refer to this summary, and the original paragraph numbering has been retained for the convenience of readers. (Editor)

Considers the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics'"An Agenda for Action: Recommendations for School Mathematics in the 1980s" in light of recent trends in secondary school mathematics. Discusses the reports' recommendations on problem solving, definition of basic skills, calculators and computers, secondary math curriculum, and…