The 15th in a 17-module self-instructional course on student financial aid administration (designed for novice financial aid administrators and other institutional personnel) focuses on internal aid office management and institutional quality control. The course provides a systematic introduction to the management of federal financial aid programs…

This component of the Department of Education's (ED) 17-module self-instructional course in student financial aid administration (designed to teach novice financial aid administrators and other institutional personnel about the management of federal financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act) is a support booklet…

This publication is a series of role guides written by appropriate role group representatives that address the issues of effective schooling from the perspectives of six different role groups. The publication outlines how the following six key role groups might contribute to schools that are striving to become academically effective for all…

In 1988-89, a study was conducted to determine the relationship between selected characteristics of summer sessions in public two-year colleges and such institutional characteristics as size, location, type (i.e., community college or technical institute), and administrative structure for summer terms. The study focused on the philosophical…

The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an incurable, fatal disease that is caused by a virus that eventually destroys the body's immune system. While AIDS is contagious, the risk of contracting AIDS through casual contact is said to be negligible. A review of the court cases involving students with AIDS reveals that the precedent has…

This text explains the role of boards, commissions, and councils for parks and recreational programs in generating funds and involving volunteers in local service. The text covers functional differences and structural differences between administrative bodies, policy-making bodies, and advisory bodies. Special attention is given to small group…

This paper examines the appropriateness of the case study approach, commonly used in medical and law schools, for prospective and inservice teachers in schools of education. Developing courses in which case studies would be used to illustrate moral dilemmas would aid teachers in examining their ethical principles, weighing moral issues, and…

Questions about the usefulness of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 are raised in this paper, which emphasizes references to the federally recognized tribal governments of Montana. Part 1 presents an historical overview of the political status of American Indians, especially issues that have influenced federal and tribal attitudes toward Indian…

A guide to setting objectives for foreign language instruction provides a model for specifying comprehensive objectives and a discussion of their nature and educational implications. It follows up on the suggestions made in the "Threshold Level" series begun in 1975 with more complex specifications. Chapters define aims and objectives, examine the…

This practicum was designed to enhance methods and procedures used with 15 low-achieving, disinterested, and disruptive seventh grade students assigned to a middle school's alternative education program. The primary goal of the practicum was to increase students' responsibility for their own actions and their attention to learning. A secondary…

This handbook is designed for administrators and teachers dealing with Indochinese refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The first section provides the reader with basic information on the personal and behavioral characteristics of Indochinese at home and in school. The second section gives practical suggestions on how to keep student records…

This reference guide for sex equity coordinators identifies the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984 for sex equity. An introduction discusses the purpose of the Perkins Act and personnel requirements regarding the elimination of sex discrimination and sex stereotyping. The next section identifies the requirements…

This reference guide, designed for school board members in the state of Alaska, provides overall information about school boards, board members, and board meetings, as they are defined by Alaska state legislation. The first section, "An Overview of Your School Board," provides general definitions, an overall description, and the formal…

The purpose of this study was to gain better understanding of the work of new professors. Because time is a common constraint for all, it served as the standard measuring tool for describing their work. Three questions were investigated: (1) How do new professors spend their time with respect to their job-related work? (2) Are there some kinds of…

This guide describes a program designed to provide secondary school students with an adult mentor or advocate in order to facilitate the educational process in public schools. The role of teachers in student guidance is discussed, the rationale for the program is outlined, and the roles of the counselor and administrator are described.…