Results of this study provide evidence that college women perceive themselves as being less informed about nontraditional occupations. College men perceive themselves as equally knowledgeable about traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine occupations. (Author)

Students at Williamson Junior/Senior High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania, take microphone in hand to interview parents and neighbors about their jobs. A sample interview is included in this article. (HD)

In eight states, counselors and people making career choices now have a new tool for getting the information they need. Occupational information systems are delivering up-to-date, accurate information about occupations and local employment conditions in Alabama, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin. (Author)

Standards for professional practice of administrators of college programs for students with disabilities, approved by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, are presented. Standards address administrators' roles and responsibilities in the areas of administration, direct service to or on behalf of students, consultation and…

Explores ways in which the congregation-as-educator metaphor of educational ministry has contributed to the role and identity of the local church educator. Focuses on three issues affecting the role and function of the church educator: (1) tension between homiletic and therapeutic paradigms; (2) the educator's authority; and (3) the educator as…

Discusses the role of governing bodies in school leadership. Reports surveys of over 750 head teachers and over 200 chairs of governing bodies. Concludes that the governing body's role in strategic leadership will be shaped mainly by the attitude of the head teacher. (Contains 5 tables and 55 references.) (MLF)

Data were collected from reports prepared by consultants for 12 school boards that were involved in active superintendent searches. The reports reflected the comments of 88 school board members in the 12 districts. These are compared with the national recommended standards for preparing school leaders. The standard on community collaboration was…

Unlike the general contractor approach, the construction management firm acts on behalf of the school district in school construction. Examines the development and nature of construction management, and cites its advantages and disadvantages. (MLF)

Critiques the assessment of computer-assisted career guidance systems by Sampson et al. (CE 521 972), stating that the conceptual framework was sound and well developed and criteria were based on recognized experts. Limitations of the study are the assumption of equivalent effectiveness and the use of a checklist for comparing the systems. (SK)

The framework for an ideal computer-assisted career guidance system is a combination of a decision support system and an expert system. Such a system takes into account individual differences in all relevant dimensions and guides the user to the relevant information in the shortest way. (SK)

Finds the feature-cost analysis method (Sampson et al., CE 521 972) a useful tool, but suggests that users need to determine which criteria are most important to them on the basis of a needs assessment. (SK)

Synthesizes critiques of the computer-assisted career guidance system selection guidelines (CE 521 972) in terms of system and feature effects, qualitative features, benefits, and costs. Presents implications for practitioners, researchers, system developers, and policy makers. (SK)

Chief school business officials are retiring at an unprecedented rate. Board members should analyze the reasons why a business manager left and correct any circumstances that hampered job performance. Lists skills and salary range for the position. (MLF)

The president of the Morrisville-Eaton, New York, School Board offers suggestions to keep board meetings focused and productive. (MLF)

Educators are not preparing adequately for the possibility of a sudden catastrophe. Outlines a disaster recovery plan and the duties of a disaster recovery team. Lists 10 short-term disaster recovery procedures. (MLF)