Rules and guidelines are provided for the process of acquiring documents and journal articles to be considered for inclusion in the ERIC database. The differing responsibilities of the Government, the ERIC Clearinghouses, and the ERIC Facility are delineated. The various methods by which documentary material can be obtained are described. Sample…

Rules and guidelines are provided for the process of acquiring documents to be considered for inclusion in the ERIC database. The differing responsibilities of the Government, the ERIC Clearinghouses, and the ERIC Facility are delineated. The various methods by which documentary material can be obtained are described and preferences outlined.…

Presented is "The Cornell Campus Store Pre-Planning Manual for Inventory Procedures" that is used to prepare staff members for taking a complete and accurate inventory. The guidelines include information on merchandise cut-offs, paperwork, housekeeping, and physical inventory count procedures and instructions. (JMD)

This document consists of forms used by student support services at Wichita State University (Kansas). All forms are computerized using PageMaker 6.0. Many of the forms are intended to be completed on the computer with information then incorporated into the database of current students. Forms are grouped into eight categories: (1) student…

The Illinois Community College Board has developed this Provider Manual as an easy reference to: (1) existing laws and regulations, both State and Federal; (2) best practices in the field of Adult Education; and to (3) act as a desk reference for both new and existing program administrators. The Manual describes: (1) the purpose of the Federal…

This document describes some of the uses a high school counselor may have for a personal computer. A variety of sample forms are included which illustrate these uses. Selected computer software is briefly reviewed. Recordkeeping on the computer is discussed and three basic files kept for each counselee are described: (1) an information file; (2) a…

This loose-leaf manual brings together in a single reference source all administrative requirements common to ERIC clearinghouse operations. Some contain relatively firm guidelines that should be followed closely; others contain more flexible guidelines and suggestions that, in their application, should be considered subject to the discretion of…

Five booklets are designed to inform parents of exceptional students in Florida about their child's education. The first covers eight steps in planning and continuing a child's education from referral through staffing and IEP (individualized education program) development to re-evaluation and subsequent staffing. Booklet 2 focuses on the IEP, its…

This handbook is comprised of checklists, articles, questions, readings, lesson samples, directions, and surveys results to help faculty think about their teaching and other professional duties. It was designed to serve as a resource manual for faculty at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) on the major facets of their work. In addition…

A resource guide for family day care providers in Massachusetts was developed as an initiative of the state Office for Children. Chapters are as follows: (1) Getting Ready to Do Family Day Care (e.g., definitions, provider qualifications, preparing your home, assistants, complaints); (2) Partnership with Parents (e.g., interviews, trial period,…

Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has actively promoted using volunteers and community resources to expand and improve program operations. This document is a collection of policies regarding the use of volunteers and community resources for the benefit of Head Start children and families. It is designed for use by program managers, volunteer…

This manual on the collection of student loans is intended for the use of business officers and loan collection personnel of colleges and universities of all sizes. The introductory chapter is an overview of sound collection practices and procedures. It discusses the making of a loan, in-school servicing of the accounts, the exit interview, the…

This single-volume reference describes in detail the federal tax laws governing income tax exemption for qualified organizations. All categories of tax-exempt organizations are treated, as well as many related subjects, providing the conditions and requirements for protecting a tax-exempt status. Organized according to the subject's major…