Discusses the legal aspects of nine common student issues: smoking in the public schools, student responsibilities; freedom of speech; hair and dress codes; student marriage and pregnancy; patriotic observances; sex education controversy; and Title IX, ending sex discrimination. (JMF)

Characteristics of and concerns about employment of part-time college faculty are outlined, including increasing use of part-time teachers, tenure, employment security, part-time faculty role in governance, and compensation and fringe benefits. AAUP policy proposals are made reflecting concern about exploitation of part-time faculty and…

Investigates the implications of recent court litigation with respect to the establishment of tribal identity for the Mississippi Choctaw. Describes the tribe's current confusing status and the complex legal, economic, and other social issues confronting its people. (SB)

Analyzes a form of decision making called "creative management," a method of university governance centering on administrative leadership, consultation, and allocation. The relation of responsibility to authority, sharing of decision making with campus-wide councils, and the need for the top executive to exercise authority are discussed. (MF)

Presidents of community and junior colleges face some critical issues and questions regarding their athletics programs, including program financing, recruitment, women's programs, and concerns about the National Junior College Athletic Association. Leadership and involvement by presidents in addressing these issues is the key to quality athletics…

This is a set of recommendations concerning maximum teaching loads of physics teachers at high schools, two-year and four-year colleges. (Author/SA)

A survey showing how presidents and board chairpersons agree and differ in their interpretations of what is policy (board's responsibility) and what is administration (President's responsibility) is discussed. Significantly different responses regarded: (1) appointment of dean over faculty objections, (2) budget process, and (3) dispensing of…

Discusses the rise of Indian activism during the last decade, including the organization of the American Indian Movement and some of its direct action and confrontation campaigns. Also discusses significant hunting, fishing, water rights and land claims court cases and explores rising strength of tribal energy resources. (DS)

The imposition of legal proof requirements to detect occupational disease and the burden that this places on compensation claimants and the medical profession are examined, along with various court decisions, present legislation, and revision proposals to improve disease diagnosis and the legal treatment of occupationally disabled workers. (MF)

The Bakke decision, which addressed affirmative action in college admissions, is examined with focus on Justice Powell's ruling. Justice Powell ruled that the need for diversity on campus justifies a minority admissions program, and that other considerations not accepted may have validity if properly argued. (Author/JMD)

Discusses the emotional trauma children experience at home and in school when their parents divorce. Also considers the actual and potential role of the school in providing support to these youngsters. (Author/LD)

Scientists may be fairly accused of lack of awareness of the needs of society, and they may therefore be unresponsive to these needs. Scientists must involve the public in issues underlying scientific controversy. Scientists must recognize the role of their own values in their pursuit of science. (RE)

The requirement that bar examination applicants graduate from American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools is discussed in reference to ABA accreditation criteria and methods, and the applicability of antitrust laws to this procedure. Revisions of ABA accreditation requirements that would insure compliance with antitrust laws are…

The responsibilities of colleges and universities toward handicapped students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are matched by the responsibilities of disabled persons themselves toward their institution. Advanced planning by both colleges and students and an end to arrangements that segregate the handicapped are advocated.…

The quality of our education system is being challenged. It is the role of the administrator to see that education is relevant, because there are rapid changes in career situations that students will face upon graduation. The administrator must meet the needs of students by developing meaningful career education programs. (Author)