Suggests that those planning policy for the future of extension education need to cultivate diversity in thinking and creative approaches to accommodate unexpected events. (CH)

As the marketplace becomes increasingly complex, the need for consumer research involvement in public policy making grows. The most effective way for academics to affect policy is to participate in advocacy groups. (SK)

Issues of legal consent and competency, in addition to the relevant psychological literature, were reviewed in relation to institutional policy for sexual management of mentally retarded individuals. Suggestions are provided that minimize prejudicial treatment of mentally retarded people, without eliminating their opportunities for sexual…

Addresses problems associated with the development of environmental education policies for large conservation organizations. Contains a framework that gives an indication of the broad range of issues, services, and activities which should be addressed during policy development. (LZ)

Staff development funding under the National Literacy Act of 1991 provides real opportunities for using action research on a broad level to advance professionalism, implement policy, and enhance internal validity. Action research can be a key to professionalism and policy in the field. (Author/JOW)

Longitudinal studies of gifted and talented individuals can provide a base upon which to determine educational practice. Such studies could reveal whether life-span patterns are unique and how demographic characteristics affect aspirations and achievement. (SK)

Analyzed institutional policies related to persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among Texas' colleges by comparing policies to guidelines suggested by the American College Health Association. Of 133 institutions responding, 74% indicated existence of policies, whereas 14% indicated they were in process of policy development.…

Introduces a new measure of bargaining toughness based on dynamical information that can easily be used in integrative bargaining scenarios. Develops a mathematical measure of bargaining toughness that takes into account not only how much the bargainer has conceded but how fast he or she has done so. (RS)

Report on the 1992 Canadian Library Association (CLA) conference discusses plans for a national summit on information policy, the current situation of public libraries, updating of policy statements, and strengthening CLA. CLA officers and awards are listed. (MES)

Discusses the trends, potential, and drawbacks for integrating citizen surveys into the policy, program, and budget processes of local government. A case study of their use in Auburn, Alabama, indicates a positive relationship between survey results and the priorities of city council. (JOW)

The relationship between alternative evaluation approaches and the concerns of policy communities is examined. It is assumed that there are certain criteria and methods that are more relevant to particular types of policy discussions. Evaluation methodology should be based on the interests of the policy actors involved. (TJH)

Argues that America could accept many more refugees at no cost to the taxpayer if the following reforms were implemented: (1) eliminate distinctions between political and economic refugees; (2) allow immigration from newly freed communist countries; and (3) replace federal resettlement grant programs with temporary low-interest guaranteed loans.…

Argues that social work has been more devoted to self-determination than to social justice. Proposes that implementation of social justice requires commitment to policy practice. Reviews literature to identify methods of policy practice: legislative advocacy, reform through litigation, social action, and social policy analysis. Analyzes each…

Discusses the history of the relatively new field of language policy and planning. Focuses on language ecology and illustrates schematically the various forces at work in a linguistic ecology from a language-planning-activity perspective. (Author/VWL)

Argues that the most effective way to move forward in the realm of environmental education may be to do so outside of the sanction of official policy. (Author/CCM)