The benefits and drawbacks of using private sector contractors to manage parks and recreation activities typically run by city, county, or state governments are explored. Criteria to be used in deciding if contracting is feasibile for a particular department are suggested. (DF)

Explains how the American Jewish Periodical Center (AJPC) (Cincinnati, Ohio) is meeting and expanding beyond its goal of preserving American Jewish periodicals on microfilm. Holdings of the AJPC, accessing its holdings, preparing materials for filming, the filming process, storing the microfilm, and acquisition of Canadian and Latin materials are…

Considers the role of the Committee on Child Development, the organizational nature and function of the Society, and the influence of publications and individuals during the first 25 years' of the Society for Research in Child Development in light of the Depression, World War II, and financial problems. (BB)

Explores current concerns about the quality of undergraduate education and examines three strategies for improving its quality: (1) providing more opportunities for faculty development, (2) modifying the culture of universities to encourage greater commitment to teaching, and (3) changing the norms of academic disciplines to enhance the status of…

Examines the working lives of faculty and describes what it means to be an academic professional in present-day U. S. institutions of higher education. Describes assumptions which have typically defined academic scholarship and presents elements for a new conception of the profession. (Author/JDH)

Analyzes the measurement properties of the personnel audit and the relationship of audit to organizational criteria. Nine dimensions summarize 37 audit measures, including predicting executive perceptions of organizational performance and Personnel Function, employee satisfaction, and profitability per capita. Personnel budget allotment per capita…

Chronicles trends in prison libraries during last decade--improved standards, more attention to educational and vocational services, continued interest in reentry materials and services and networking, and emphasis on jail library services. Goals of prison librarianship predicated upon availability of professional librarians are explored, and 23…

If management's motives are clearly aimed at improved performance for individual and organizational growth, and if the process is applied faithfully both in spirit and in action, a measurable return on investment is virtually guaranteed. Therefore, the author calls for an effort that would integrate the performance-evaluation process into an…

Demonstrates how established marketing concepts and techniques can help early childhood organizations better specify their objectives, determine the most appropriate product-market strategies to fit available resources, develop a viable plan of action for each product offering, and establish a control/reappraisal plan. (Author/RDN)

Describes the changing application of telephone conferencing technology in an effort to provide guidance for community colleges becoming involved with audio teleconferencing and statewide program planning. Looks at strategic planning factors, assumptions, goals, objectives, resources, priorities, policies, and organization. (DMM)

The author attempts to show the value of using actual work problems as vehicles for development of management teams. The use of such diagnostic methods as repertory grids and identity matrices is described. Two case studies of situations in which the approach was applied are given in detail. (SK)

Reviews the needs of the owner/manager for training and development and indicates how they might best be met. Discusses the nature of management in small business and explores implications for training methods. Also discusses program possibilities and marketing strategies. (JOW)

The purpose of this document is to encourage school boards to take another critical step in improving schools, specifically by focusing on how the district and each school addresses barriers to learning and teaching. The discussion explores: 1) why school boards need to increase their focus on addressing barriers to learning and teaching 2) the…

This document outlines Cypress College's Strategic Plan to be used to guide decision-making and resource allocation for the years 2000 through 2004. The Strategic Plan begins with the Cypress College Vision Statement: building a college-wide learning community for student success. The Mission Statement states that Cypress College is committed to…

Until women are fully represented at the leadership level of public, professional, and economic life, they cannot enjoy full and equal rights. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will continue the task of assisting the educational path of girls as the first and most important step in this direction.…