Attempts to determine, through a survey of the literature, whether behavioral factors of the individuals involved in the educative process might be a way to identify (1) relevant goals for higher education; and (2) approaches that can be implemented to reach such identified goals. (Author)

Reviews the role of institutional policy, cites frequent abuses of institutional policy, and delineates several principles of policy management (development, communication, execution and evaluation). (Author/PG)

Analyzes and evaluates the institutional processes of higher education. (PG)

The author discusses the neglect and deprivation common in State institutions for the mentally retarded and cites programs and legislation undertaken to alleviate the problem. (BY)

One year after the new divisional concept of organization was initiated in an institution for the retarded, attitudes of staff toward the change were surveyed. (KW)

The author strongly suggests that the Board of Regents of the University of California is corrupt and, to a great extent, unfit to serve. (HS)

Looking at practices of university governments in three countries, the author discusses proposals for administrative and constitutional changes in universities. He makes recommendations to resolve the problems. (Author/MF)

The divisional or horizontal approach, rather than the traditional or vertical model, was employed in improving the major organizations and programatic and service structure of a residential facility for retardates, Sunland Training Center (Miami, Florida). (KW)

In this article, the author narrates her own personal experiences in organizations where implementations were part of her job. She observes based on her experiences with implementations that no matter how successful it it, it will not be good enough--and it will cost too much. The author also cites the things that she dreads most about…

The objective of the program described is to contribute to more effective policy in administrative units, and to improve the capacity of individuals in these administrative units to function in policy analysis and evaluation, in policy decisionmaking, and policy implementation. (Author/PG)

Some studies conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) have revealed possible causes of the uprisings on college and university campuses, and others suggest possible remedies for the agony experienced at many institutions. A survey of 5,200 college and university trustees shows that the ambivalence in their beliefs and attitudes, and the…