Research findings concerning a class of rational strategies that emphasize linking schools with outside knowledge and expertise are summarized, with special attention given to findings from five recent or soon-to-be-completed studies. This report consolidates, organizes, and interprets the quantitative research evidence concerning the roles,…

Tracing the history of South Dakota State University's Hilton M. Briggs Library over the past 102 years, this occasional paper describes the development of what is now the largest library (over 1.1 million total pieces) in the South Dakota Library Network from its inception as part of a small land grant college. Administrative eras are reviewed,…

The manual provides an overview of the Burris-Ball State Migrant Education Program and its program components. A general description of the tutorial component, designed to meet the unique educational needs and interests of elementary and secondary migrant students not serviced by other migrant education programs, precedes an explanation of the…

The sixth of seven monographs on early intervention for young (birth to age 3) handicapped children is intended for parents and other family members. Materials which focus on five topics appropriate for parent groups (overcoming communication barriers, legal rights and responsibility, self concept and their children, toy construction for learning,…

Based upon accumulated field staff experience from years past, the bilingual manual is designed to be used on both a day-to-day basis as needs present themselves and for long-term planning by staff of Katimavik, a nine-month volunteer community service and learning program for 17 to 21-year-old Canadian youth. The manual is divided into three…

The matrix structure as an alternative to the departmental structure for colleges and universities is discussed, and the matrix system at Middlesex Polytechnic in England is used as illustration. The major impact of the introduction of a matrix structure is its effect on teaching activities within the institution. The matrix structure formally…

The selection of professions that became part of the Continuing Professional Education Development Project, a joint research and development effort of The Pennsylvania State University and the Kellogg Foundation, is discussed. In addition to establishing collaboration between the university and the professions, the project sought to develop and…

Fund raising strategies that take advantage of the ties alumni have with their graduating class are discussed in five articles. Topics include: organizing classes to promote fund raising, training volunteer alumni, stimulating class fund raising through competition and incentives, allocating staff time and resources, and using special reunion…

The content of this work is based upon the proceedings and outcomes of the Workshop on Multicultural Education held in the State of Washington. This workshop was designed to present critical substantive material, examine the decision making process of the schools, and identify and teach skills and techniques for inservice staff training. The…

The study examines factors related to successful implementation of instructional development (ID) projects in higher education. Administrators, faculty and ID staff were asked to rate the importance of 50 success factors in relation to specific projects that they identified. The 50 factors were derived from ID literature, plus data derived in two…

The ways in which accrediting team members perceive their role and make decisions were surveyed and approaches for improving the process were analyzed. The policy and procedures statements of the regional commissions were evaluated and a mail survey of a sample of evaluators was undertaken. Evaluators from five regional associations provided…

This instructional package is designed to help improve the services offered to community college students by registration staff members and can be used as a reference guide or an instructional tool. The materials contain a manual that the learner uses in conjunction with a sound/filmstrip presentation, a transcript of the sound/filmstrip, and a…

This document contains a 91-item checklist to aid social studies classroom teachers in elementary and secondary schools as they assess the social studies program in their schools. Although developed particularly for schools in Ohio, the checklist can be used by educators in other locations as well. The objective is to assist social studies…

As stated in this guide, the overall goal of the General Educational Development (GED) Program is to provide a practical program of diagnosis, prescription instruction and test readiness for adults so that they may obtain their High School Equivalency Diplomas. Guidelines are herein provided by the New York State Education Department for the…

A survey was conducted to determine the effects of Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) on collective bargaining at the local school district level. Educators affiliated with public schools, institutions of higher learning, and teacher organizations in seven states responded to a formal questionnaire. The results…