Californians can earn college degrees or certificates or get job-related training at a variety of institutions both public and private, throughout the state. The variety of institutions, programs, degrees and other educational choices is wide. This Guide will help individuals identify options that suit their needs. This guide is divided into three…

This listing includes the national governing bodies and other governance organization which work with girls and women in sports. Categories include (1) handicapped in sports; (2) national multisport organizations; and (3) national governing bodies for specific sports. (MT)

This directory of teacher standards and practices commissions provides an overview of what exists nationally at this time to facilitate communication among states as they implement existing laws and plan for improved laws. Boards or commissions created by legislative act are listed, and states where governance legislation is being considered or is…

The history, structure, organization, and function of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women are presented in this handbook. Members of the executive board, the regional representatives, the headquarters staff, and the standing, special, and presidential committees are listed. Bylaws, policies, and regulations are presented, and…

Forty-six institutions whose administrations have been censured by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) for failure to observe generally recognized principles of academic freedom and tenure endorsed by AAUP are listed. (JMF)

An index that shows the historic evolution of the founding of the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus is presented. The references to citations are those pertinent to action by the Normandy Board of Education concerning establishment of the University, originally as a residence center and eventually as a four-year state university. Since no…

In this supplement to a previously published Teachers' Center Exchange Directory (April 1977), 55 additional teacher centers are described. These descriptions include the name of the contact person at each center, the program offered, resources, staff, participation, fees and credit, affiliation, support, decision making, and publications. (JD)

This brief pamphlet describes the administrative structure of education in New Zealand. A listing of the administrative functions of the Department of Education and of the general responsibilities of the officers and descriptions of the divisions and sections of the Department are included. Brief accounts of various professional and lay governing…

Compiled to help educational researchers and policy makers learn about current, relevant research efforts, this directory lists 350 research projects in 4 broad categories: educational finance and economics, educational law, educational organization, and educational politics. The entries in each broad area are alphabetized by the researcher's…

Advice is given and sources of information are suggested for use of the Internet and World Wide Web. Services for news, business and commerce, literary offerings, online magazines, travel, and online instruction are included. The information is intended for new users of this information technology. (MSE)

Californians can earn college degrees or certificates or get job-related training at a variety of institutions both public and private, throughout the state. The variety of institutions, programs, degrees and other educational choices is wide. This Guide will help individuals identify options that suit their needs. This guide is divided into three…

The collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: recognition of the chapter; academic freedom; governance; nondiscrimination; affirmative action plans and procedures;…

A partner school simultaneously provides: (1) an exemplary education for a segment of K-12 children, (2) internships and other educational experiences for prospective teachers and administrators, and (3) continuing education for members of the profession. School districts and institutions of higher education are jointly responsible for governance…

School systems face the challenge of meeting high expectations with limited resources. Reductions in operating grants and increasing expenditures have exaggerated the problem. The Innovation Network was established by the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association in 1995 to help boards of education make the best use of available resources. This…

This directory lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of members of higher education organizations in the state of Illinois. Included for the Illinois Board of Higher Education is an organization chart, list of board and staff members, and a list of members of the Illinois Century Network. Board members and administrative officers are…