Describes a computerized student records system developed by the Boston University School of Education that produces seven different reports for use by students, advisors, and administrators. Reports include student records worksheets, student contracts, alphabetical listings of students, department breakdown reports, course projection reports,…

Describes the development and operation of a countywide purchasing cooperative composed of ten local government agencies in Washington County, Wisconsin. (JG)

If schools are operated from the "top downward," is this in need of change? School-based administration could be one way to achieve change for the better. (Editor)

The role of the organization development (OD) practitioner is evaluated based on their activities in the area of management. Changes in the OD role are suggested: (1) a more results-oriented approach, (2) "I'm OK--You're OK" methods, (3) program start-up improvements, and (4) improved followup planning. (EC)

This article is the third in a series which discusses a mathematical methodology for evaluating interconnections of water supply systems. The model can be used to analyze the carrying capacity of proposed links or predict the impact of abandoning interconnections. (AS)

To promote greater accountability, supervisors in mental health facilities will be required to monitor activities of their organizations. The Outpatient Division of the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences has developed an administrative accounting based on management by objectives. Presents the evolution, philosophy, and format of the…

Discusses the role of the library administrator as library manager and the utility of various currently available management systems and techniques, such as PPBS and MBO. (JVP)

Summarizes the advantages for schools of contracting a food service management company, and lists the questions to ask when evaluating a food service management contract bid. (Author/MLF)

Ohio's Handicapped Education Learners Planning System, a computer based information management system, is discussed in terms of its development and use in special education settings. (CL)

The article discusses the importance of continuous organizational change and renewal and presents ten conditions that must be met before renewal or change can come about. (MF)

A description of Iowa's new accounting procedure that has the capability to accommodate the smallest as well as the largest schools in the state. (Author/MLF)

Looks at a few of the basic underlying premises of business management theory and the possible misconceptions which exist concerning the application of this theory to higher education instruction. (Author/RK)

The DELTA Chart acts as a communication device by displaying project needs in flow-chart form. Its five elements are: Decision box, Event box, Logic box, Time Arrow, and Activity box. It can also provide the administrator with better planning and monitoring capabilities. For journal availability see HE 509 147. (LBH)

Educational administrators should recognize both the usefulness of the analytical techniques available, and also their limitations. Administrators must begin to recognize the existence of the ethics or values that underlie all decisions. (Author/IRT)

Outlines what zero base budgeting is and how it can be applied to the educational system. (MLF)