Analysis of 24 Web sites that offer career assessment found only a moderate degree of test interpretation, low correlation with National Career Development Association guidelines for online career planning, limited confidentiality, little information about site developers, and a lack of psychometric data and descriptions of instrument development.…

Discusses the importance of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board guidelines for recreational and sports areas and their ancillary spaces. Examples of how the guidelines affect specific areas are highlighted, such as team seating areas, fitness centers, tennis courts, swimming pools, and locker rooms. (GR)

Educators can improve their grant-proposal writing by having a fundable idea, following guidelines precisely, seeking out funding sources, carefully crafting the proposal, and critiquing it before sending it. Only the best-written proposals get funded. Resources are listed. (MLH)

Comments on the draft research guidelines prepared at the 1997 annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). (Author/CCM)

Illustrates a range of alternatives to the position and criteria outlined in the qualitative research guidelines drafted at the 1997 annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Proposes that the process and conduct of judging the quality of qualitative research in environmental education research requires…

Discusses school locker characteristics and evaluation steps to consider before purchasing them. Locker door features are highlighted and the importance of knowing the degree of personal storage, strength, and security needs is addressed. (GR)

Anecdotal evidence about Web site effectiveness can be colorful but is not useful in structuring and managing a site. This article examines elements of Web quality (identifying customers, articulating purpose, providing relevant content, creating coherent structure, crafting housestyle, providing relevant action points, delivering promises) and…

Discusses how a facility manager might choose from the array of available building delivery systems. The different systems are defined along with an explanation of the key decision-making criteria to consider. (GR)

Describes a new student housing approach at The College of St. Mary (Nebraska) which accommodates single mother students and their children. How the school created a community for these students is explained. (GR)

Examines development of the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officer's guidelines for assisting colleges and universities in gauging how many maintenance tradespeople they will need. (GR)

Introduces the new concept of trust and how it influences the process of managing the security of an organization operating in an electronic commerce environment. Theoretically, the study aims to develop a framework of trust and security to provide a set of guidelines for secure electronic commerce. (Author/LRW)

Discusses ways to prevent school roofing failure through good maintenance practice and the proper handling of emergency situations. What types of problems show up when roofs are not maintained are highlighted. (GR)

Offers fund-raising tips from those who have successfully secured donors to make endowments to postsecondary education institutions. Provides advise on the effective use of public relations and personal relations when asking for and following the receipt of monetary donations. (GR)

Recounts a brief history of the reflecting team's development, followed by an examination of the social constructionist underpinnings of reflecting team work. Suggests a range of guidelines for using reflective teams in clinical training, followed by a clinical illustration of the process in action. (Author/MKA)

Presents practical steps for avoiding overbuying when selecting copiers for university administration. Evaluating copying needs, eliminating excessive features, examining the dealer's capabilities, and being patient for the right price are discussed. (GR)