Three brief scenarios introduce a discussion of how foreign language department chairs can handle difficult faculty situations. External influences on higher education are noted, and strategies are outlined, including listening, defining the problem, mentoring, and keeping written records. (LB)

Outlines the "reflect, reframe, and review" discussion technique that day care directors and teachers can use to address conflicts with parents. Contends that center personnel should (1) listen to the parent with full attention and show understanding; (2) look at the problem from differing viewpoints to develop a solution; and (3) review…

Describes the Peacemaking program at the Downtown Alternative School, an elementary school in Toronto, Canada. Provides a context of understandings about theory and classroom practices involving struggles with conflict and differences. (SR)

The use of preaward agreements between the industry and the university collaborating to seek external funding, particularly from government sources, is examined. The agreements describe the parties' obligations in seeking funding and lay the groundwork for subsequent research agreements. Elements of such agreements are discussed to raise awareness…

Research on how mother-child conflict can contribute to knowledge about development is described. Research on discipline and compliance is reviewed to show how important skills demonstrated by children during conflict negotiation, which imply implicit understanding of social rules, have been overlooked. Contains 59 references. (Author/LB)

A discussion of the relationship between the campus activities programing office and performers addresses the need for a contract, its essential and optional elements, sponsor and artist rights and responsibilities, ethical considerations, riders, potential conflicts, and the need to check legal issues with college counsel. (MSE)

In response to recent school violence, schools are turning to conflict resolution training. The goal of such programs is to help students control their anger before anyone raises a fist or weapon. The article examines conflict resolution programs which involve teacher training, student mediators, and classroom curriculum. (SM)

Describes an encounter group process using Van Servellen's (1984) systems' model and Yalom's (1985) therapeutic factors as a guide for analysis to resolve conflict among faculty. Presents use of structure, communication, and process components of the model that provided direction for group leaders to analyze small group interactions and select…

Congressional compromises on the issue of academic freedom and artistic expression in the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) appropriations controversy have already ceded valuable ground. The best protection for democracy is an unregulated market in expression, a fundamental commitment to intellectual freedom. (MSE)

This article examines legal effects (e.g., res judicata and collateral estoppel) of various administrative arrangements for the resolution of employment disputes and offers suggestions on how legal representatives of colleges and universities can take advantage of these effects by planning and coordinating defense efforts. (Author/DB)

Children from 5 to 19 years of age viewed videotaped segments of resolved, partially resolved, and unresolved conflicts. The negativity of children's responses corresponded to the degree that fights were unresolved. Numerous age and sex effects were found. (BC)

Examined desired competencies of chief student affairs officer as perceived by college presidents (n=149) at four-year institutions. The findings revealed that institutional presidents perceived that personal and interpersonal skills were competencies most desired in chief student affairs officer. Respondents ranked integrity as top competency,…

An elementary school in a densely populated district with a heavy concentration of poor, minority, and immigrant students was scheduled for demolition because of highway construction. Kenneth L. Moffett, superintendent, took on a bureaucratic Goliath and secured a new school underground that is secure and beautiful. The school board named the…

Minor disagreements can quickly escalate when a child feels threatened with losing face or fears retaliation. Peer-mediation programs can help students refocus their energies while learning communication skills they can use in other situations. The benefits of an Oregon elementary school's peer-mediation program are discussed. (MLH)

The Partners in Caregiving Program was created to train staff and family members in communication techniques and conflict-resolution skills. Through a joint meeting with facility administrators, both groups influenced facility practices. Evaluation indicates that satisfaction with the program was high and that positive changes in staff/family…