Described is a computerized program which includes the following features: (1) a vocational program which helps a student evaluate his ability and suggests possible work areas; (2) an educational program which helps students plan course of study; and (3) a remedial program which corrects defects in student's previous training. (Author/CJ)

Results indicated that counselors using cumulative records, counselors who conducted interviews, and students themselves could usually agree in their independent judgments concerning the value hierarchies of the students. Implications for school counselor practice are presented. (Author)

The one definite way to insure confidentiality is to insist that no information be passed on to any one without the written permission from the student involved. The responsibility of any counselor should be only to his client. The counselor cannot act as an arm of the administration without sacrificing his effectiveness. (Author)

Describes the Student Scheduling and Tracking System (SSTS), which is a computerized student record database used in Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. The microcomputer-based system is used in report card preparation, student scheduling, and maintaining current student records. (JJD)

A description of a microcomputer based special education information management system which provides: class lists, program summaries, individual data files, pupil counts, mailing labels, and program titles. The text of the computer program is included. (JJD)

Describes the legal responsibilities of schools and colleges in the disclosure of student records, information, and evaluations, with particular reference to the impact of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Provides some guidelines to follow when maintaining or disclosing information concerning students. (PGD)

Interviews and document analysis provide assessment of policy and practice relating to student information. Provincial legislation was inadequate, local policy was largely absent and sporadically applied, procedures necessary to protect privacy were seldom specified or followed, and data were of insufficiently high quality to justify their…

Reasons behind the trend by health professional schools to use computers for storing, sorting, and retrieving student data are discussed. Methods are suggested to ensure that the data system will meet administrative and evaluative needs and be financially viable. (Author/GK)

This paper outlines some of the general characteristics of current LEA (Local Educational Agency)-inspired self-evaluation schemes and suggests that they may be usefully viewed from an organizational development standpoint. The construction and use of a self-evaluation instrument which was informed by such a perspective is briefly described.…

Discussion of recordkeeping procedures and issues in college closing covers academic records, catalogs, update documents, original grade sheets, commencement programs and graduation lists, records of disclosures and requests, and class schedules. Recommendations are those of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions…

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point approach to implementing an ideal student records system is discussed. The characteristics of such a system are defined and a model for directing the development and implementation of a new student records system is presented. (Author/MLW)

Although higher average overall ratings were observed on the confidential recommendation forms, there was little practical significance in any differences noted because the ratings (both confidential and nonconfidential) were predominantly grouped on the upper end of the scales. (Author)

Discusses college and university obligations to collect, maintain, and provide information about foreign students to the government. Explores federal immigration rules relating to foreign students and examines the interaction between the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) regulations and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of…

Describes how Mahopac Central School District in upstate New York used home-to-school communications software to help improve communications with parents. Software allows parents online access to their child's school data such as course schedule, grades, discipline issues, assignments, and daily attendance via a password-protected district Web…