Analyzes Retirement History Study (RHS) data that shows how retirement plans of older male workers were affected by unanticipated events (Social Security increases, personal health problems, and recession) from 1969 through 1979. Supports Congress's decision to defer certain legislative change provisions until the turn of the century. (Author/CH)

Based on two courses taught by the author, the article focuses on the challenges of prison teaching at the college level. It discusses inmate motivation for taking courses, dangers of advising inmates on legal matters, and scheduling problems specific to correctional institutions. (Author/CH)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's proposed cost-cutting measures would affect almost all intercollegiate sports through reduction of practice and playing seasons, reduction in the number of scholarships, shortening of recruiting periods, or limits on the size of coaching staffs. However, few changes are proposed for football. (MSE)

The presidents' commission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association proposed fewer and smaller changes than expected in rules for intercollegiate athletics, especially in the revenue-producing sports in the highest division, but the panel plans a series of studies of the more difficult problems facing college sports. (MSE)

Elaborates on a work adjustment model to explain how flexible working hours can influence employee satisfaction, performance, absenteeism, tenure, organizational commitment, and job involvement. Discusses need fulfillment, stress reduction, and the harmonization of work with human circadian rhythms. (Author/RC)

In the January 1988 issue of "Library Administration & Management," an article titled "The Dilemma of Library Faculty Workload: One Solution" described the efforts of the library faculty at Western Illinois University to achieve a more equitable situation compared to other faculty on the campus. A totally new approach to…

Discusses counselor feelings of loss due to client departure from therapy. Describes components of loss within a five-stage model including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Outlines strategies for coping with counselor loss. Suggests feelings of loss are natural. (RC)

Proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association rule changes address issues of academic standards, financial aid, program administration, association administration, championships and extra events, athlete eligibility, association membership and institutional classification, playing seasons, and aspects of program deregulation. (MSE)

Discusses recent innovations in scheduling, timing, and delivery formats that should allow more working adults to pursue graduate study in adult education. Highlights Syracuse University's Weekend Scholar option and Teachers College's Adult Education Guided Independent Study (AEGIS) program. (CH)

This document is designed to help administrators and faculties understand how the many complicated pieces of a high-performing school fit together. Trying to implement all the pieces at once may not be a solid plan for accomplishing a vision of quality. Taking steps to determine what is most critical for students is the logical starting place. The…

Examines the problem of time as it impacts upon art education in the elementary curriculum. Notes that scheduling of time for the arts is inconsistent and allows only superficial study. Urges renewed advocacy upon the part of those concerned with art education, increased pre-service education, and less emphasis upon studio art. (KO)

Proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association rules changes concern Presidents' Commission grouping, academic standards and transfer, financial aid, amateurism, championships and extra events, drug testing, administrative regulation, financial audits, coaches' outside compensation, voting privileges, membership and classification, enforcement,…