Describes a study to statistically test the validity of the Organizational Climate Description Questionnaire (developed for use in elementary schools) when used in Mississippi public junior colleges. Reveals that several subscales were not appropriate for the junior college level and provides modified versions of the questionnaire based on…

The responses of teachers in New South Wales (Australia) to a questionnaire developed and used in Britain have been factorially analyzed so that comparison could be made of the factorial structure of the scales that emerged in the different countries. (Author/IRT)

A Florida campus became the laboratory for training energy technicians. The first year's class operation saved $37,500 in energy costs. (Author/MLF)

Examines factors within newspaper organizations that affect how hard reporters work in covering campaigns: (1) the influence of organizational structure and (2) the journalist's concept of professionalism. (PD)

U.S. Secretary of Education, Terrel Bell, is interviewed. Topics include the effect of the economy on the nation's educational future, the Reagan Administration's stand, state education budget cuts, federal regulation of the nation's schools, and reorganization of the Education Department. (CT)

A replication of Lawrence and Lorsch's (1967) findings of three modes of conflict resolution did not yield a clear factor structure. The validity of the scale for purposes of measuring conflict resolution modes is seriously questioned as is what is taught in the area of conflict resolution. (Author)

Examines the impact of different combinations of verbal, vocal, and facial cues on perceptions of supportiveness and sincerity in communications between superiors and subordinates. Compares this message processing with that in peer relationships. (JMF)

The ambivalent attitudes of prospective administrators is the tip of the iceberg, hiding resentments which have been aggravated by teachers' militancy and administrators' obtuseness. To get teachers to understand and cope with these feelings, as they study educational administration, is an important challenge for professional schools of education.…

Studies communication techniques of small groups engaged in producing multimedia messages. Indicates that the quality of the product, measured by audience evaluation, is affected by characteristics of the leader's communication, openness of the group's communication system, and member participation in group activities. (JMF)

Describes organizational dimensions of the counselor's position resulting from the structural placement of the counselor in the school. These factors, which serve as the basis for reexamination and revitalization of the counselor's role, are: interaction with school reference groups, system perspective, staff authority, confidentiality, access to…

Advocates the involvement of the community college president, governing board, administrative staff, faculty, local industry, and appropriate legislators in creating a practical and acceptable internal and external climate for international education programs. Discusses "domestic backlash" as it relates to defining community college boundaries and…

The author derives, applying perturbation theory, from a simple astronomical model the approximate periods of secular variation of some of the parameters of the Earth's orbit and relates these periods to the past climate of the Earth, indicating the difficulties in predicting the climate of the future. (GA)

Traces the path of weather forecasts from the time they are made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration until the time they are received by the public through the mass media. The purpose of the article is to provide geography teachers with basic information on weather forecasts, interpretation of forecast terms, and indications…

Suggestions are made for reducing teacher and student alienation in urban schools by encouraging cooperative planning by all concerned individuals. (JD)

Describes how the department of physics of the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) has been involved in the Peel Inlet-Harvey Estuary study. An appendix which presents the departmental approach to curriculum matters is also included. (HM)