This bibliography of approximately 300 citations dating from 1959 is concerned with Western Europe. It is divided into five main sections on: 1) Historical Perspective; 2) European Unity; 3) The Atlantic Alliance; 4) Country References; and, 5) Selected Periodicals. For information on the series see SO 005 913. Other bibliographies related to this…

This study examined existing relationships between the leader behaviors of elementary school principals and the organizational processes of their schools. T-tests were used to determine significant relationships between leader behaviors (measured by the Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire-Form XII) and contrasting school typologies…

This publication attempts to provide some basic descriptions of the various systems and components of climate control and to point out some of the factors to be considered in the selection of the mechanical equipment. The principles of heat gain and loss and ventilation as they relate to a comfortable temperature are discussed. Illustrative…

This module contains a description of the Tuareg society in Africa, a list of resources for teachers and students to learn how the African drought is affecting Tuareg life-style, and a lesson plan with eight questions for class discussion. The social strata are described within the Tuareg, ranging from nomadic herd-tending nobles to servants who…

The changing context of the American college presidency is examined from the points of view of external and internal forces in education in the last few decades and the diversity of roles and institutions that presidents come to or create. (MSE)

A faculty member compares his experiences at Reed College and UCLA in terms of the institutions' aims and resources for teaching and learning and the way the college environment is reflected in faculty renewal, scholarly activity, and student experience. (MSE)

A survey of faculty, students, and administrators in a large Canadian university examined the characteristics of part-time faculty, their perceptions and treatment within the institution, and how the actions and attitudes of their significant others influence self-image and behaviors. (MSE)

Describes person-environment (PE) theory, pertinent studies and experiments in improving PE fit, advocating research on role of past, present, and anticipated PE fit on well-being and employee behavior; outcomes when PE fit is changed by altering P, E, or some combination; and considering the agent of change. Emphasizes systemic properties of…

Examined changes in career intentions, career issues, organizational commitment, and job performance of employees in three distinct stages of plateauing process. Nonpleateaued employees improved performance, desired promotion, and believed they were increasingly marketable, unlike those plateaued during the study. Employees who were plateaued…

Presents case studies of the leadership behaviors of four elementary school principals in rural, suburban, and urban schools. Argues that principals' success in maintaining potent instruction depends largely on their context: the community and school district; the school climate; realities of the instructional organization; and student needs. (KH)

Describes a study in which paradoxes about seasons, hemispheres, and altitude were used to teach concepts in climatology. The misconceptions commonly held about the earth-sun distance relationship were used as an instructional strategy with an experimental group, which outgained the control group on an achievement test. (TW)

A study found unionized colleges less effective than non-unionized colleges on eight of nine dimensions: student satisfaction, academic development, career development, and personal development, faculty and administrator employment satisfaction, professional development and faculty quality, system openness, ability to acquire resources, and…

Analyzes higher education's role in terms of the interaction of recent political and economic developments. Sees the current educational reform movement as a retreat to premises and structures that are unequal to contemporary society. Discusses the meaning and benefits of a liberal education, and the community college's current and potential role.…

Reviews some of the key changes affecting the Chicago region and examines the degree to which they have or have not altered the evolving spatial structure of metropolitan Chicago. Traces the historical legacy, economic matrix, and shifting social patterns, concluding Chicago has more human/urban depth than most western metropolises. (TRS)

A study of 20 representative primary schools in New South Wales, Australia, revealed that a high degree of principal supportiveness as measured by the Organizational Climate Description Questionnaire was associated positively with curriculum decision making by staff groups and negatively with curriculum decision-making by individual teachers. (PGD)