The purpose of this book is to report the findings of one study of the centrality of the academic library and to suggest specific ways in which the library can fulfill its mission. The book aims to improve librarians' understanding of how to help their users succeed and seeks a new metaphor for the academic library that is appropriate for the…

A districtwide strategic planning model for school improvement is described in this summary report. Six elements of the model are described, which include the strategic planning process, belief statements, policies that stress self-esteem and dignity, a mission statement based on educational equity, objectives to achieve equity, and 12 action…

The purpose of this paper is to provide information to practitioners who are establishing and implementing volunteer programs on their campuses. First, the historical and contemporary roots of civic participation by students in American higher education is explored in three historical phases: (1) higher education as preparing an elite group of men…

Local community leaders should examine the principles involved in making committees an effective and efficient tool in group operations. A committee assists the parent organization in developing programs, carrying out business, establishing policies, executing affairs, and evaluating an organization's effectiveness. Committees have many social,…

This book on institutional leadership and in particular on how to develop a leadership style that springs from a shared vision of an organization's future, or "visionary leadership," contains nine chapters divided into three parts. Part 1, "What Vision is and Why It Matters," contains two chapters, which define vision, explain why it is important…

This paper consists of a speech delivered on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the University of Rhode Island (URI) that proposes a new structure for the future of that institution. The paper opens by describing the questions and discussion raised in the past year by the onset of the anniversary. Also touched on is the early history of the…

Jefferson State Community College (JSCC), in response to external requests for accountability, developed an institutional effectiveness plan which, while demonstrating accountability, was primarily designed to improve the programs and services of the college. JSCC's plan was comprised of three components: purposes, plans, and results. As the…

A study examined the current status and likely future of trade unions in the German Trade Union Federation. The study focused on the following topics: unions as part of a social partnership, unions as partners in self-administration, collective pay policy against unemployment, plant reorganization and its impact on work and wages, the trend toward…

A framework to analyze leadership with a focus on the concepts of commitment and vision is developed in this paper. Four sections discuss current views of reform concepts, leadership, vision, and commitment. A conclusion is that widespread, lasting school reform requires shared leadership, a collective vision based on organizational introspection,…

A project was conducted in Pennsylvania to strengthen the Greene County General Educational Development (GED) alumni association and to create a GED alumni association in Washington County. Four activities were conducted to strengthen the Greene County chapter: (1) a newsletter was produced; (2) an awards banquet was held; (3) a schedule of…

In 1990-91, responding to the rapid growth and change of both community and college, New Mexico State University's (NMSU's) Dona Ana Branch Community College (DABCC) revised its 5-year plan which was adopted in 1989 to establish goals that would shape the actions, policies, and plans of the college. These goals included: (1) increase instructional…

This report outlines the criteria for establishment of new public colleges and universities in Florida between May 1991 and the early part of the 21st Century; the plan emanated from legislative concern about Florida's ability to meet projected future demands for highly educated workers. Issues addressed include goals for degrees granted and…

This report summarizes a meeting of the EUDISED Data Network Group which focused on the changes within the Council for Cultural Cooperation (CDCC) and the Secretariat, and progress made toward achieving the aims of the 3-year plan for the online database EUDISED (European Documentation and Information System for Education). Briefly noted are…

This second revised edition of a guide to promoting and attracting users to a church library retains most of the material of the previous edition, adds new material, and updates the references. Guidelines are presented in six chapters: (1) "Promoting Library Use" (stages of promotion, ways of attracting the attention and interest of prospective…

A study was conducted to assess Cuyahoga Community College's effectiveness in carrying out its priorities as judged by faculty and administrators. A 66-item survey instrument, focusing on college goals and objectives, was sent to all faculty and administrators asking them to indicate whether they strongly agreed, agreed, were neutral, disagreed,…