Notes that unless a legitimatization or acceptance of organizational development within the role structure of school organization takes place, the chances of system-wide impact of applied behavioral technology on school organization will be limited. (AM)

The authors analyze the "present ideological dilemma" of social work education, which is brought about by its being located in universities but heavily laden with the social values of the profession rather than those of the university. They suggest that schools may make choices among the several existing alternatives outlined here. (JT)

Five guidelines to increase significance and avoid simplistic solutions and reacting to enrollment and budgetary declines are suggested: develop system for alerting policy-makers to dangers, remember that quality attracts, look outside higher education for guidance, maintain a "pruning" mentality, and realize the need to work for significant…

Five major institutional patterns that have characterized the development of an institution are identified and discussed: (1) democratization, (2) centralization of decisionmaking over research and development funds, (3) legitimation of development and implementation activities, (4) growth, and (5) entrenchment. (Editor/PG)

Changes in the institutional control of faculty behavior are examined, stressing that such control includes not only control by a faculty member's own university, but also, increasingly, regulation and other influences exerted by institutions outside the university. The review of the literature focuses on ways in which changes in the external…

The university which has had the temerity to change the world has not had the nerve to change itself to live in that world. The result is that the university's grading system, curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophies are in conflict with the world beyond the campus gates, and higher education does not meet the intellectual and social needs…

Despite the large size and scope of postsecondary education in New York and the resulting complexities that exist, there is a strong commitment to pluralistic education. A basic premise in the governance of postsecondary education in New York is that statewide planning and coordination must be directed so that institutions, in making their…

The complexity of problems facing university administrators is examined, along with the confusion existing as to the role of research management within universities. Based on literature reviews, and discussions with administrators and researchers at various institutions, it is found that as university faculty move further away from pure or basic…

The term "governance" refers to the process and structure by which and through which decisions about current and projected activities on the campus are reached. The critical issues in governance in the mid-1970s are singled out and recent literature concerning them is presented. Those critical issues are: (1) the role of students in governance;…

The handbook on residential institutions, for professionals and students in the field of mental retardation, attempts to interpret the institution as a part of the culture which it serves, avoiding emotional responses but suggesting formulas for change. Characteristics of contemporary institutions for the mentally retarded are examined and…

If an institution of higher education is to function, it is necessary that all components--trustees, administration, faculty, and students--fulfill their individual responsibilities. However, students cannot fulfill their responsibilities for self-development unless they are allowed certain rights and freedoms. Any college or university can…

Institutional organization and administration must be discussed in relation to change in higher education. Innovation, multimedia use of film, cable, and computers cannot be ends in themselves, but must be used by institutions to move with integrity toward educational objectives. A program for change involves the faculty, administration, students,…

A management review and analysis was conducted by the staff of the libraries and audio-visual center of Purdue University. Not only were the study team and the eight task forces drawn from all levels of the libraries and audio-visual center staff, but a systematic effort was sustained through inquiries, draft reports and open meetings to involve…

The fourth in a series of four booklets on residential programing for mentally retarded persons aims at providing parents with basic information on the operational aspects of institutions so that they can form realistic strategies for implementing change. Negative attitudes of direct care, professional, and administrative staff toward innovative…

The author states that a hospital inservice education department must function as a management tool in delivering quality care to patients and that the nursing inservice educator should provide input into administration decisions that have educational implications. She describes an ineffective packaged program used in one hospital without…