The exploratory case study examined the qualifications of teachers serving on committees in a suburban school district, inferred which factors influenced the selection of these teachers, and determined if the teacher-committee members were representative of the teachers in the system. (NQ)

This is the first in a series of information papers that are intended to supply information on matters of general importance to the educational system. It focuses on the complex committee structure for curriculum development in Scotland beginning in 1965 and outlines its growth up to the present. (Editor/RK)

Executive-search consultants are being hired to help fill posts in higher education from college presidents to development positions and deanships. Consultants perform a variety of services, from identifying and screening candidates to arranging flight schedules for campus visits. (MLW)

Discusses a 1986 study to find out how the states were dealing with the Perkins Act mandate to establish technical committees to advise on curriculum development in priority occupational fields. Benefits include rapport with local employers, benefits to programs, staff development, and greater secondary/postsecondary articulation. (JOW)

Reviews program improvements that have been accomplished at Greenville Technical College (South Carolina) due to the leadership and commitment of its advisory committee. (SK)

Examines rules affected by revisions approved by American Library Association's Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) and those covered in the new "Guidelines for Using AACR2 Chapter 9 for Cataloging Microcomputer Software." Changes still needed to provide adequate bibliographic control are…

Shows the part played by formal/informal literatures in the social construction of scientific knowledge, analyzing the work of the "Committee for the Scientific Investigation of the Claims of the Paranormal" (which critically investigates fringe-sciences). Indicates that popular literature can deconstruct facts while scientific…

The small school system of Genoa City, Wisconsin, developed a comprehensive curriculum to guide daily classroom instruction. Steps included selecting a textbook series before beginning the curriculum revision process and individualizing the guide by highlighting each teacher's areas of accountability. (MLF)

Describes a project designed to assist national trade union centers with their specific activities in the area of the organization and training of women workers. Discusses the setting up of women's committees as support structures for the trade union confederations. The effectiveness of the program and the response of women trade unionists are…

Aspects of the dissertation requirement that often pose problems include the selection of committee members, topic selection, length of the dissertation, and preparation in research skills. Suggestions from the literature that will aid doctoral candidates in overcoming these obstacles are provided. (RM)

Discusses actions of American Library Association's Ad Hoc Committee on Publishers' Trade Discounts on the "Resolution concerning Discounts Received by Public Libraries from Trade Publishers," highlighting libraries' portion of annual book sales, ordering practices, and legal questions. (EJS)

The title of this report reveals its purpose precisely: to spur actions that will advance scientific research in education. The recommendations for accomplishing this goal, detailed in this report, build on the National Research Council (NRC) report "Scientific Research in Education" (National Research Council, 2002). That report offers…

More authority for the search committees and more confidentiality for the candidates would go a long way toward filling some very important offices in American higher education. (Author)

The Center for Career Education is an independent unit of the university responsible to the provost. A Career Education Council made up of representatives of each School of the University and of community organizations develops goals, establishes policy, reviews programs, and serves as liaison with appropriate campus units. (MS)