Part 2 of a two-part article describes how managing decline can be seen as an opportunity to improve school buildings that will result in a more economical education system. (MLF)

The role of the cooperative education program coordinator, vital to the success of the program, is shown to include student advising, job placement, and liaison with employers and with teaching faculty and administrators. Guidelines are suggested. (Author/LBH)

Presented are 16 practical rules based upon the experiences of successful managers that can help executives get more things accomplished by their subordinates. The rules include: delegate responsibility, acknowledge good work, schedule work breaks, encourage suggestions, and handle grievances promptly. (JMD)

The planners at the Symposium on Catholic Education in San Francisco in 1976 structured the meeting and events leading up to the meeting to produce policy recommendations which would guide the progress of Catholic education during the next five to ten years. Comments on the process by which these recommendations came about. (Author/RK)

The article presents some principles which constitute a rationale for open education and that clarify some of the procedures in the open setting that can best bring about effective learning. Respect for individuality, cooperation, openness in diagnosis, pupils' active firsthand explorations, quality of thought, and teacher intervention are…

The present body of teachers of the arts represent neither the best performers in the arts, nor the best teachers in the sense of learning facilitation. This double deficit in teaching competencies was discussed with reference to the need for inservice training. (Author/RK)

The evaluation of a faculty development program should include the nature of the program and how it interacts with the larger university, as well as the accomplishment of prespecified objectives. (Editor/LBH)

The procedure described consists of eight interacting stages: (1) definition of institutional mission and service area; (2) idea generation; (3) idea screening; (4) concept development; (5) concept testing; (6) costing; (7) estimation of program demand; and (8) program evaluation. A pilot test of the procedure is reviewed. (Author/LBH)

The University of Pittsburgh responded to concerns about academic integrity by establishing a code of rights and responsibilities for students and faculty. The university's guidelines are detailed and their workability is illustrated by seven case studies. (Editor/LBH)

The nature and goals of classroom simulations are described, and sources of simulations are listed. Guidelines for selecting, adapting, or designing simulations are presented, and the roles of teacher and students in simulations are examined. (SD)

As librarians use new computer equipment and related procedures, "ergonomics"--the least stressful orientation and use of the body in relation to the work it performs--becomes more important. Describes thirteen steps that employees can take to make their job experience more comfortable, safe, and efficient. (AEF)

Describes a library fund-raising plan that uses a team approach. Outlines the three phases of planning which focus on assessment, where the organization wants to be, and the means to achieve these goals. Illustrates fund-raising strategies in detail; includes sample planning worksheets, references and further reading. (AEF)

Describes the development of a library Web site at Illinois State University. Examines library and university contexts, philosophy and mission statement, content and form, technical setting, political and professional issues, and lessons learned. Includes Web page content, design, technical, and procedural standards and guidelines. (PEN)

To explore the potential learner benefits of early exposure to literature and suggest instructional guidelines for effective literature study at the beginning level, this article examines the nature of literature and surveys how current textbooks guide beginning learners to access literary works. (Author/JL)

In 1996 the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) received funding to develop guidelines and a national process for recognizing the knowledge and skills of library employees at the library assistant and paraprofessional levels. This article describes the project and its key features, and raises issues that must be addressed before…