Black faculty and staff are often expected to engage in university service their White peers are not (Reddick et al., 2021). More specifically, Hirschfield and Joseph (2012) found that faculty of color are expected to bear the responsibility of diversity-related work in ways their White counterparts are not. The term 'cultural taxation' was…

This resource conveys policies, procedures, and guidelines that support the delivery of special education services in British Columbia's (Canada) public schools. It was originally published in 1995 (ED414703), following an extensive provincial Special Education Review (1993-94). The purpose of this manual is to provide a single point of reference…

The main purpose of this article is to encourage early childhood administrators to make their programs visible to their board members by providing regular, databased information about services, regardless of the program's size, perceived priority, or complexity. First, the author briefly reviews the key roles and responsibilities of not-for-profit…

In this short essay are discussed the problems of urban education and the ways in which they can be solved. In particular, it is noted that the present system makes it difficult to assign responsibility to individuals. Involvement, problem-solving activity, accountability, and continual growth are key concepts that must be stressed. These ideas…

Setting performance standards allows those involved in the educational process realistically to assess their progress toward objectives. Just as a corporation is ultimately accountable to stockholders, the college must insure that students receive a fair return on their investment of time, effort, and ability. (JO)

Recounts interview with Roemer regarding student assessment in Montessori elementary programs, focusing on the findings of her dissertation on the subject. Questions relate to private versus public Montessori programs, assessment practices used in Montessori programs and their efficacy, and responsibilities of students, teachers, administrators,…

While the belief in educational determinism is being discarded, the notion of holding educators accountable for results might provide the incentive necessary for educational improvement. The concept of accountability is based on specifically defined objectives and measurement techniques that determine exactly what the teacher intends to…

The author calls for an end to the hostility and confrontations which have divided those who should be working together for the schools. He outlines the obligations of boards, administrators, teachers, professional associations, parents, and students in a cooperative educational enterprise. (SJL)

This is a report of the tentative recommendations of the Harvard University Committee on Governance with respect to the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty, and administrators. The primary focus is on discipline policy. The report is divided into 9 topics. Part I is the Introduction. Part II contains a summary of the 7 major tentative…

Issues of accountability in enterprises that provide educational services at the individual and institutional levels are explored in this paper. Two conceptions of accountability are addressed: accountability as measurement and as ethics. A major source of confusion is the disagreement between the two ways of thinking about the meaning and…

The two concepts of responsibility and accountability are differentiated, and their applications to the fields of education/training and management discussed. Suggested methods by which nonperformance prevention can be incorporated into the education/training process emphasize the inclusion of real-world conditions in the training program. (EC)

School boards and other collectives have responsibilities for which they are accountable. If a collective group or school board is charged with irresponsibility, it may try to exonerate itself by offering an excuse. Acts by school boards and individual educational authorities must be considered carefully before responsibility can be determined.…

Three policy statements developed by ACE on the role and responsibilities of trustees, presidents, and athletics directors for the conduct of collegiate athletics programs are presented. Important items include recommendations that wide student participation be encouraged, and that athletic programs not be in conflict with an institution's primary…

The author feels the public's confidence in higher education is at a low ebb, a big change from 6 years ago when higher education had universal respect. The problems and upheavals that have plagued the campuses in the last few years can be traced to at least five causes. First, the presence of a majority of the public who were silent, confused,…