This is a reaction paper to TM 506 168. The author sees school psychology as offering crucial insights to the educational system. In addition, some degree of self-perspective along with a conceptual framework is necessary to further school psychology while avoiding fads. (Author/GK)

The Japanese capacity for long-range planning, efficient product design, and the development of loyal and productive workers should be pursued by American recreationists in their attempt to influence urban recreation in the coming decade. Methods to achieve this include: (1) adopting corporate strategies, (2) using volunteers in leadership roles,…

In the 1960s Siena Heights College decided: to become coeducational; to develop programs in business; and to develop a board of trustees who would have fiduciary authority and be the policy-making corpus and legal entity for the institution. The creation of a new board of turstees is described. (MLW)

To further expand the planning and resource allocation component of vocational education, evaluation should be incorporated into the process. Future legislation should contain evaluation elements that measure the outcomes that vocational education should be achieving to justify the funds expended. (LRA)

The recommendations of a national committee on the organization, quality, and efficiency of Australian universities are reviewed. They cover accountability, flexibility, and efficiency of operation. Implications for the future of universities, especially small ones, are discussed. (MSE)

Offers four diverse scenarios for the state of industrial arts in the near future, based upon current indicators such as the relationship between industrial arts and general education, preoccupation with vocational objectives, increasing emphasis on technology, and public need for technological literacy. (SK)

A low measure of anticipation, planning, and preparation in health, living arrangements, and finances were associated with less anxiety, more perception of self as dominant, and more appropriate expectations of responsible others. Concern with future adversities is apparently nonfunctional, reflecting a preoccupation with events that may not…

To cope well with the second half of one's life, planning and active preparation are necessary, says the author. She suggests some resources which might help in this planning. (Author/KC)

Practical steps for designing and implementing a planning process for small colleges are described, including designing for desired changes and measuring the changes accomplished. Focus is on the achievement of desired change rather than acceptance of uncontrolled change. (This article was excerpted from a handbook by Miller and Louis J. Vaccaro.)…

Alumni represent a tremendous market opportunity for universities. It is suggested that benefit segmentation--benefits sought or needs of a specific market--be used as a method to subdivide the alumni market in order to identify alumni educational needs and motivations, and benefits they seek. (MLW)

Suggests a decision-making model based on case-management procedures for permanency planning in foster care. Permanency planning is offered as an alternative to counter the drift of children in foster care. (CM)

Introduces principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and proposes incorporation of TQM within long-range planning efforts of gifted education programs. Principles such as involving all stakeholders, working for the long-term, and working systematically are applied in two sample charts organized around the goals of improving gifted…

Discusses how colleges and universities with excess facilities should "rightsize" their campuses by divesting unneeded buildings and property. Such institutions should develop a comprehensive master plan, which includes a strategic plan, academic plan, space needs plan, facilities master plan, and financial plan. (MDM)

Principals can provide input and feedback during the planning stage for building or renovating schools. Questions to ask focus on potential number of students, grade configuration, student grouping, length of school days and years, and instructional materials to be used. Describes a Virginia school built to meet the specific needs of an innovative…