College and university libraries can work together to enhance library access and share resources, but there are problems inherent in such alliances. Existing library consortia illustrate some important considerations in forging a new library consortium, including complexity of organizational processes, funding issues, technology for sharing both…

This book examines the development of ideas in education and comparable institutions, how to encourage their articulation, how to muster the cooperation necessary to turn them into formal blueprints, and how to secure whatever support is needed to see them materialize as projects serving the interests of the originators and their institutions. It…

The book proposes ways in which programs for gifted and handicapped students can be managed to make the best use of resources. An initial section provides guidelines for administrators who manage gifted programing. Guidelines touch upon the following topics: analysis of current efforts, assessment of staff and program needs, student identification…

The purpose of the study reported in this document was to describe the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the vocational teacher education programs among institutions that are members of the University Council for Vocational Education. A questionnaire was mailed to representatives of each member institution in October 1985, with a 100…

The papers in this volume synthesize international disability policies, providing a cross-national perspective on disability definitions, the criteria for entitlement to disability benefits, and measures to facilitate a return to work for disabled individuals. Two papers, which were presented at the International Research Conference on Social…

Although off-campus or community service courses have historically been sparsely funded, these types of programs have grown more rapidly than the on-campus traditional ones, especially in response to the demands of part-time adult students. Three patterns have commonly been used to finance community services and each has shortcomings. These are…

These papers, prepared by graduate students at Texas Woman's University as part of an internship program, are presented in three sections: (1) overview and administration of federal programs; (2) Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and (3) some procedural considerations in the development of federal programs. The specific topics…

THIS INTERDISCIPLINARY, UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PROGRAM, UNIQUE IN THAT IT IS PRESENTED IN THE FIELD, IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED FOR FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE 13 WESTERN STATES, SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (BERKELEY AND LOS ANGELES) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND ADMINISTERED BY THE WESTERN…

THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES A NUMBER OF ISSUES CONNECTED WITH ESTABLISHING "HIGHER HORIZONS" COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED ARE THE DESIGNATION OF "CULTURALLY DEPRIVED" SCHOOLS AND PUPILS, THE IMPACT OF COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON NONTARGET SCHOOLS AND ON DE FACTO SEGREGATION, AND THE FINANCIAL AND…

The purpose of this international seminar was to facilitate full analysis, especially in regard to developing nations, of the role assigned to the Trade Union Research Service; its work and methods, its organization, and patterns of cooperation with trade union officers and executives responsible for programs of labor education. On the basis of…

This booklet presents the texts of the Model State Subsidized Adoption Act and Model Regulations. Comments which expand and explain most sections of the Act are included. Subsidized adoption provides reimbursement (after a child with special needs has been placed for adoption) according to a prior agreement between the adoptive parent(s) and the…

A discussion of changeable economic issues that can affect dental general practice residency program planning includes costs and resource allocation, maximizing efficiency and productivity, ambulatory and inpatient revenue sources, management functions, faculty as practitioners, faculty appointments, and marketing. (MSE)

Discusses several administrative tactics which have contributed to the success of the Skill Center at Kent State University's Trumbull Campus, including exhaustive record-keeping; an adequate budget; high academic and personal standards for student tutors; an informal, non-threatening environment; and the utilization of teaching faculty in…

Lessons learned by the University of Arizona through participation in two major scientific projects, construction of an astronomical observatory and a super cyclotron, are discussed. Four criteria for institutional participation in such projects are outlined, including consistency with institutional mission, adequate resources, leadership, and…

Discusses the role of the chief information officer (CIO) of a college or university, including such issues as: addressing institutional goals and mission; administrating organization and climate for leadership; accepting responsibility; cooperating; communicating information technology's role in the institution; understanding the role of funding;…