The development of pupil personnel services (PPS) has become one of the significant ways for schools to meet the challenges of meeting the needs of each individual child, and providing leadership and assistance in the adjustments necessary to live in a changing environment. Services provided by PPS include working with: (1) all school personnel,…

The role of the "assistant to" at a large, state-supported university is analyzed and six discrete types of utilization are discussed. The influence and career paths of "assistants to" are examined in relation to each role type. (Author/LBH)

Identified are several sources of conflict between institutional researchers and decisionmakers and suggested are several means for reducing these sources of tension. Conditions that can lead to conflict include: differing organizational roles, value conflicts, status discrepancy and ambiguity, and communications breakdowns. Factors identified for…

A survey of the manpower who staff learning centers of the State University of Nebraska (SUN) is reported. Four learning centers in different geographical locations in the state--Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha--are available to learners who enroll in SUN courses, or wish consultation and advice on educational opportunities to meet their…

A systems analysis of the Air Force On-the-Job-Training (OJT) System was conducted to describe its operation, structure, requirements, and functions, and to develop new or improved methods and alternatives for evaluating the effectiveness of OJT programs. Seven major command headquarters locations were visited for the purpose of discussing…