This study undertook a systematic analysis of the position of special education director in Minnesota. Position analysis allows for a detailed cross-section analysis of a position in terms of authority and responsibility within an organization. The current study was conducted to determine the special education director's current operations tasks,…

The express purpose of this manual is for its use by business and industry in Kentucky as an aid to eliminate discrimination. Affirmative action is defined here as a comprehensive effort by an employer designed to: employ women and minority persons where they are under-utilized; include minority persons and women in all facets of the company's…

This draft was developed by educators, parents, administrators, students, and Office of Overseas Dependents education representatives. It is designed to serve as a guide for the local development of handbooks regarding student rights and responsibilities. The draft, which will be reviewed after recommended revisions are received, is very broad…

Many changes have taken place on campus due to court decisions, statutes, and accompanying guidelines. This document presents and discusses judicial decisions and trends and their implication for and application to the posture of academic decision making. Discussed is: (1) how colleges and universities, through their catalogs, brochures,…

An argument is presented in this booklet for the formal study of controversial issues and materials in public secondary schools. The democratic ideal of freedom of discussion is cited as justification for this stance. Included in the examination of issues are discussions of: (1) the democratic point of view as it relates to educational goals, (2)…

This book consists of seven chapters, each focusing on a different major area of school law. Each article presents a comprehensive summary and analysis of all recent state supreme court and federal court decisions relevant to one particular school law topic. The cases discussed are generally limited to those decided during 1975 and reported in the…

This memorandum discusses the major legal issues related to the confidentiality of students' school records, stressing in particular the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Major provisions of the act are summarized, and guidelines are offered to aid school officials in complying with the act's requirements. Separate…

The study focused on the differences and similarities between present presidents of two-year colleges and those who resigned during 1970-74. The report opens with a discussion of the theoretical question: What makes a successful two-year college president? Survey questionnaires were sent to 326 present presidents (235 responded) and 222 former…

The 1975-77 edition of the faculty handbook for the State University College of Arts and Science at Geneseo details the administrative organization including each area's responsibilities. Also discussed are professional staff leaves; consultancies and other professional services; research policies; affirmative action; academic responsibilities;…

The University of Iowa's 1975 faculty handbook provides a general description of the university structure; details the faculty responsibilities and policies including academic responsibility; professional ethics; responsibilities to students, colleagues, the institution, and the community; tenure, promotions, evaluations, and terminations. As a…

The 1975 faculty handbook of the California State College, Stanislaus covers: (1) the organization of the college; (2) faculty personnel policies; (3) professional responsibilities of the faculty; (4) curriculum development; (5) academic regulations; and (6) faculty services. Appendices include: constitutions of the academic senate and faculty,…

This two-part document is both the faculty handbook and faculty personnel manual of Bowling Green State University for 1975-76. The faculty handbook includes: (1) academic responsibilities and rights; (2) ancillary services; (3) teacher responsibility; (4) affirmative action; and (5) tenure. The faculty personnel manual includes: (1) contractual…

This document contains the policies and procedures developed by the Long Beach Community College District to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. It contains the following: (1) a definition of the term "Educational Records"; (2) a list of the records, files, documents, and other materials maintained at the…

This critical review of literature on punishment practices and child rearing examines the question of children's rights in the context of parent practices, values and prerogatives. Society regards the family unit as a sacrosanct system open to inspection and intervention only when there is tangible evidence of physical child abuse. The recent…

The current Drake University faculty handbook contains information on the organization and administration of the institution including the faculty, the institutional government, the academic staff, academic rank, and academic freedom. Faculty responsibilities and relationships listed include the academic responsibilities and student-teacher…