Discusses two ways of enhancing the ability of clients of local educational services to contribute to policy decisions; first, by developing public policies which support private, voluntary citizen organizations to influence educational policies and, second, by strengthening mandated advisory councils. Briefly describes five means of implementing…

Describes one school district's use of advisory committees including committee selection, structure, training and activities. (Author/HMV)

Describes the development and success of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (North Carolina) electronic data processing program, part of the business education curriculum. Discussion covers survey results from businesses and the community, funding and costs, and the possible areas for future curriculum development. (SH)

A detailed analysis is presented of the three stages of the search process involved in hiring administrators. Some suggestions for making this process more systematic and effective are included. (Author/LBH)

Provides 10 principles to use in the development of board policies that can stand the test in the courtroom. Includes a "sample policy compliance checklist." (MD)

Describes the position statement of Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, which has been adopted by the Research Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Characterizes the consent process expected of authors who desire to publish their research in "Childhood Education," the journal of…

The NCAA's commitment to reforming college sports and the continued effectiveness of the presidents' panel are discussed. Studies of several controversial issues including freshman eligibility, the size of coaching staffs, recruiting limits, and academic records of athletes were initiated by the NCAA at its national forum. (MLW)

The president of Ramapo College in New Jersey recruited business leaders and set up a quarterly seminar to advise his board members about the strategic planning process. (Author/MLW)

Examines the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), paying particular attention to the role and function of its chairman. Details the chairman's responsibilities and relationship with the U.S. president, emphasizing the CEA's value as a source of information and advice unaffected by special interest pressure. (GEA)

The use of a Joint Application Design (JAD) at the University of British Columbia for the first phase of student records system development is described. How the process works, what results can be expected, and how to adapt JAD to an educational environment are described. (Author/MLW)

The new president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy outlines the agenda for the organization, focusing on enhancement of pharmaceutical education, committee responsibilities, and strategic planning within the organization. (MSE)

Options available to presidential search committees in recruiting appropriate candidates are outlined, and aspects of the committee's responsibility in the search process are discussed. (MSE)

The University of Montana's University Planning Council is an illustration of the integration of the planning and budgeting process into the institution's decision-making process, with broad constituent participation. (MSE)

The author reviews the literature on articulation that addresses dialog across faculties and staffs. He also proposes a format that can contribute to improved communication between the junior and senior high school. (CH)

This article discusses a preliminary set of objectives for subject access to microcomputer software identified by a subcommittee of the American Library Association's Subject Analysis Committee. Problems of subject access to microcomputer software and work of the subcommittee to date are reported. Fifteen references are cited. (EJS)