Testimonies, prepared statements, and supplementary materials presented at a hearing on the role of business in educational reform and implications of the Hawkins-Stafford Amendments of 1988 are compiled in this document. Findings from a survey of state Chapter 1 coordinators are provided, as well as information about the American Business…

A growing emphasis on teacher accountability, coupled with declining enrollments and reduced revenues, has increased the importance of teacher evaluations as a basis for staffing decisions, even though there is no clear definition of teacher effectiveness. Accordingly, legal standards are provided for the procedural and substantive issues of due…

Rationale for sponsorship is that black institutions have the exclusive rights to champion the cause of black education, and, consequently, should be most familiar with factors more germane to the education of blacks and, probably, certain other minority groups. (Author/AM)

Suggests that educational research may have to settle for the role of information purveyor rather than that of a catalyst for change because education is so much intertwined with the political processes which permeate our national life. (Author/AM)

This study was conducted to meet the accountability issue for one graduate training program. The program was investigated in three different areas of outcome: 1) general background information on the graduates, 2) their satisfaction with their training and current employment, and 3) supervisors' reports on satisfactoriness of the graduates'…

The accountability of faculty for teaching is discussed with reference to the comprehensive course syllabus (an agreement on course content between faculty members and between teachers and students with course objectives states behaviorally), determination of the means of measuring the agreed-upon accomplishments, and responsibility of the…

Concepts and quantitative tools of economics and sociology are applied to the definition of students' demand for post secondary education for several purposes including an analysis of the characteristics of young adults enrolled in colleges. Studies on the effects of policy instruments used to affect changes in demand are considered. (Author/AM)

On the premise that each institution must conceive its own role in American higher education, none trying to be all things to all people, guidelines are given for institutional self-examination in areas related to universal access, and seven recommendations regarding nontraditional learning concepts are suggested for decision and action. (JT)

This article discusses the issues of accountability in the counseling profession, provides information on the basic employment service computerized data systems, and introduces two analysis and planning forms which can be used to derive meaningful data from these systems. (Author)

The author emphasizes follow-up in the historical sense of keeping track of the new worker and helping him adjust to adult life. Other benefitting aspects (accountability as a useful school tool and the program's legislative support) are discussed. (Author/BP)

Performance-based certification for educational professionals has been stimulated by demand for accountability and educational reform. This article suggests simulated situations and situational response testing as a viable means of contrasting individuals across a number of criteria variables in realistic settings. (Author)

The author discusses the problems facing colleges and universities, and some possible solutions. Emphasis is placed on the problems of lower enrollment, faculty, and research funding. The author argues that slower physical growth will result in growth in quality and service. (DE)

Students in institutions of higher education are, in effect, consumer of a high priced product. University continuing education is in a unique position to operationalize a warranty system with the Continuing Education Unit, which gives the student some assurance that his alma mater will continue to be concerned about him. (Author)

As new Federal legislation for vocational rehabilitation (VR) creates changes affecting future programs, there is a need to evaluate the impact of the VR program in client terms. Accountability requires rehabilitation to develop its own unique model including applicant evaluation, client status, objectives, program evaluation, and employment…

Outlines the major responsibilities of trustees to students, community, and college. Recommends appropriate roles regarding educational programs, college administration, finances, the state legislature, the community, and the secondary school system. Suggests self-evaluation procedures to ensure efficiency. (DC)