Management processes and problems are examined in a variety of student affairs contexts. This book (1) proposes a theoretical framework for the analysis of management functions in colleges and universities, (2) studies the practice of management in several different student affairs contexts to uncover current practices, issues, problems, and…

The proposed research project is designed to better understand the impact of organizational information processing variables on other organizational variables such as the organizational climate. A brief summary of the research related to organizational information processing and climate is followed by a suggested research design to study…

The implicit contract theory, a new explanation for the phenomena of involuntary unemployment, does not capture the salient characteristics of real work employment. By building on implicit contract theory, this paper takes into account circumstances ignored in the traditional model: (1) institutional characteristics of the labor market enhance…

This publication is an introduction to personal energy conservation. The first chapter presents a rationale for conserving energy and points out that private citizens control about one third of this country's energy consumption. Chapters two and three show how to save money by saving energy. Chapter two discusses energy conservation methods in the…

This report attempts to supply information on energy conservation mechanisms that can be employed in schools to the public schools of Minnesota. The report begins by presenting guidelines for developing an energy conservation plan. The two models include the concept of Total Educational Energy Management as developed by the Colorado Department of…

An Arabic translation of the "Work Environment Scale" was administered to the employees of Riyadh University's College of Education in Saudi Arabia for the purpose of gathering data useful in administrative decision-making. The survey investigated the work environment of the college as it is perceived by three distinct groups: the…

The paper explores the relationship between specific organizational variables of four public elementary schools and the integration of emotionally disturbed and neurologically impaired students into regular classes. It is explained that in a review of the literature concerning organizational variables and change, nine variables were selected for…

This cooperative extension publication from Cornell University is a guide for energy conservation in homes, apartments, and transportation. Written in non-technical language, this guide provides the layperson with information about weatherization, home appliance use, recreation and transportation practices to conserve energy and, thus, save money.…

The findings from seven studies on the effects of the 1974-75 economic recession on the health care of low socioeconomic status individuals are summarized. The studies include: (1) an evaluation of the impact of adverse economic conditions on the health status of the poor; (2) the effects of unemployment and inflation on the utilization of…

Free speech for the public employee is much more limited than free speech in the society at large. The courts have been unwilling to extend free speech protection carte blanche and have instead cautiously attempted to define what speech would be allowed or prohibited in public organizations. This approach is illustrated in four areas of court…

The construct validity of the Job Diagnostic Survey was examined in terms of its ability to detect expected mean differences in perceived job characteristics between people in: (a) large and small organizations, (b) large and small work groups and (c) high and low status jobs. These subgroups were compared using multivariate and univariate…

Intended as a manual to provide school custodians with some understanding of basic functions of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment for safe, efficient operation. Contains general rules and specifications for providing custodians with a more complete awareness of their equipment and the field of "Climate Control" within the…

A brief discussion and description of the educational and architectural planning for a vocational high school constructed in Toronto with provincial and federal government funds. Floor plans, shop plans and equipment lists are included. (FPO)

This study seeks to acquaint persons in local school districts and other agencies with the process of adopting educational innovations. Models were obtained from the literature and examined for usefulness by interviewing and submitting questionnaires to 149 educators and parents in eight typical school districts. From this process came a more…

This handbook on improving school climate is written for school administrators interested in doing a better job for students, staff, and parents. More than 100 ideas and methods on what to do to improve the climate in individual schools are included--ideas that can be adapted to large or small schools, wealthy or low income districts, and…