Because of the success of major plant retrofit, energy costs at a community college have dropped since 1971 even though both electrical rates and the size of the campus have increased. (Author/MLF)

Experiences within Edinburgh's Centre for Research in the Education Sciences are cited in this discussion of the "external" determinants of success in postgraduate work (the kind of information helpful to a recruiter) and "internal" determinants (information about the intellectual life of an institution that is of potential…

Reviews the field of atmospheric chemistry and provides a detailed list of references. (SL)

A case study of a woman manager and her staff within a mental health center is analyzed in an attempt to interrelate organizational structure, leadership style, and staff group dynamics. The approach to the exercise of authority is sociopsychological. Available from: JAB S Order Dept., NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, P.O. Box 9155,…

The intervention described led to the creation of a new management structure for a public school system with different decision-making processes, greater administrator involvement, and increased commitment to the total system. A number of propositions for change agents have been formulated. Available from: JABS Order Dept., NTL Institute for…

It is contended that insufficient attention has been given to the development of human resource management programs for nonfaculty personnel in academic institutions. Management schemes can be developed to enhance the strengths of the employees and to obtain optimum utilization of these strengths toward attainment of university goals. (Author/LBH)

Cohesiveness and collaboration are identified as co-determinants of group productivity and affective responses of group members. A theoretical model detailing the interaction of these variables is presented. It is argued that application of group-dynamic models to specific organizational settings could improve management practice and performance…

Presents ideas for creating an environmental education publication or television documentary as a secondary level class activity. Suggested topics for the publication include information on international land use, climatic factors, food production, nuclear energy, and individual freedom versus land use restriction. (Author/DB)

The problems in and out of the office that are faced by a female administrator are described, particularly her need to play both social and business roles as female and as professional woman. (MF)

Examines methods for determining thermal efficiency and measuring heat loss in the home. Suggests ways to conserve energy based upon (1) climatic environment and its impact on a structure, (2) physical location of buildings and their microclimate, and (3) behavior modification of the inhabitants. (Author)

Measures of attributes of leadership situations faced by department chairmen were theoretically and empirically related. Findings indicated that high task structure (faculty homogeneity and academic task structure) is associated with better member relations and greater cooperation on administrative matters. Implications for administrators are…

Presents preliminary considerations toward a theory of presidential popularity based upon economic variables. Analyzes data from the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations. A regression analysis table is included. For journal availability, see SO 505 894. (Author/DB)

A high school class, housed in a temporary prefabricated structure, designed and built a solar energy element to heat the building. (JD)

Presents a history of the Swedish welfare state from 1932 to 1976 and discusses positive and negative aspects of the system. The conclusion is that future success of the system is dependent upon commitment by Swedish leaders to social change, material growth, and compensatory social services. Available from: P.O. Box 2450, Greenwich, Connecticut…

Maintains that the maldistribution of wealth and static mobility patterns which prevailed in the United States from 1800 to 1940 provide the social and economic basis for present-day inequality. Political reforms have had little effect on living standards, status, and opportunities of most Americans. For journal availability, see SO 505 871.…