State postsecondary education governance systems play an important role in the policy and decisionmaking processes that affect a state's ability to pursue its education and workforce goals. In general, postsecondary education governance relates to the responsibilities and authority of entities and leadership positions charged with developing,…

This document, created by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), provides guidance for newly opening charter schools. This guide can be used to keep track of MDE deadlines, access the reporting calendar and follow the steps necessary to ensure the utilization of all the resources and revenue available from the state. This guidance document…

With this enlightening handbook, you can review the thinking of leading researchers on the current intersection of gender and higher education. "The Wiley Handbook of Gender Equity in Higher Education" provides an in-depth look at education's complicated relationships with, and in some cases inadequate fostering of, gender equity. The…

This chapter provides a guide to research logistics and ethics in studying immigrant families. The authors outline major pragmatic issues in research design and data collection to which all scholars must attend, although current practices often do not respond to the idiosyncratic issues related to vulnerable immigrant populations (e.g.,…

This book comes with a promise: after reading it, you will never again think of board work the same as before. "Good Governance is a Choice" is a book about, and for, boards of public and non-profit organizations. Its central focus is on public school boards and the special challenges they face, but the governing model it introduces, Coherent…

The vast majority of research that examines public boards of trustees concerns the role and responsibility boards are given after they have been formed. However, a key step that is regularly overlooked in predicting or evaluating the performance of a board is the appointment of its trustees. To begin to address this fundamental "first…

This handbook was written to provide information, tools, ideas, and procedures useful to experienced and novice trustees of Pennsylvania's public libraries. Topics discussed include: levels of public library service in Pennsylvania; responsibilities of trustees; governance and policy making; state standards; human relations and affirmative action;…

Designed for board members, this manual includes basic information applicable to any public library trustee. General information is provided and trustee responsibilities and duties are outlined. Appendixes include the North Dakota Public Library Law, a monthly report form, the library bill of rights, and a 16-item bibliography of books,…

This publication is meant to be a guide for governing boards, search committees, and presidential aspirants. It describes the main ingredients in the process of selecting the chief executive of a college or university campus. It is meant to be instructive to all the participants. Following a brief comment on higher education in the 1970's, the…

Discussing how a headmaster and his board of trustees can work together to make their school a happy, productive place, this article addresses the roles of the headmaster and the trustees, the relationship between the two, complaint procedures, and factors adversely affecting the headmaster's ability to do his job. (DS)

This handbook defines the role of the trustee and identifies specific responsibilities and functions of the position. The step-by-step procedures with illustrations and checklists provide practical information and guidelines for librarian selection, planning and policy setting, facilities design and construction programs, funding and tax…

Compiled for newly installed library trustees and commissioners in the state of California, this publication provides guidelines designed to assist new board members in learning their jobs. Chapters discuss the nature of public library boards in California, board duties and responsibilities, board operations, special challenges for board members,…

This collective bargaining agreement between Rhode Island Board of Regents and Rhode Island College Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers covers a period from July 1, l975 through June 30, 1977. Articles include: (1) academic freedom; (2) selection of deans, vice presidents, and the president; (3) department chairmen; (4) department…

This collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Regents for Education and The Rhode Island College Staff Association of the American Federation of Teachers covers a period from July 1, l975 through June 30, 1977. Included is: (1) management rights; (2) nondiscrimination clause; (3) personnel files; (4) demotions and suspensions (5)…

The use of parliamentary procedures, explained in this guide, enables an organization to accomplish expeditiously and fairly the purpose for which it was organized. Good parliamentary procedure ensures justice to everyone, prescribes order, reflects kindness and courtesy, and allows constructive use of limited time. This handbook of parliamentary…