This paper discusses the need for educational researchers to employ a system for protecting human subjects who participate in research and development programs. The ethical obligations of researchers, as well as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's policy guidelines, are examined. Following this discussion, the author describes the…

A prototype policy operation manual for the school-based decision-making councils of elementary schools in the school districts of Kentucky is presented in ths document. Guidelines are offered to help the councils adopt policies consistent with the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990, which are based on school improvement and extended ownership.…

Presidential search committees, governing boards, aspiring or current presidents, and other groups or individuals are provided with guidelines for appointing a university president. The elements necessary for appointment are described as well as the conditions resulting from appointment. The search process should include such steps as an…

This booklet was prepared to acquaint the personnel of the Bergen County public schools, the lay public, and advisory board members with the purpose and functions of advisory committees serving the vocational, technical, and adult education divisions of Bergen Community College. Following brief summaries of college history and philosophy,…

This booklet is designed to aid new community education directors in Arizona communities to design, set up, implement, and evaluate community education programs. The booklet first defines community education, sets it within the framework of the school system, and describes the director's job. In the next section, ideas for getting the job done are…