Elements of a model for delivering statewide behavioral programing services to individuals with mental retardation in residential, training, and educational settings are described. The model includes such components as identification of levels of behavioral competence among staff members, an intervention approval process, regional behavioral…

Discusses the explosion of government information in the electronic age, how to guarantee and enhance public access, and how to standardize and seamlessly link information services for better use. Pilot projects to develop governmentwide locator systems or services are described as possible solutions. (Contains six references.) (EAM)

As advances in technology create world economic and social interdependence, governing boards should make a long-term commitment to an expanded international agenda of curriculum and program development to prepare students at United States colleges and universities for excellence in the world community. A checklist is presented to assess…

College presidents who are successful at fund raising believe they are responsible for creating their institutions' fund-raising climate and that their enthusiasm for their institutions' mission and goals enhances giving. The president's effectiveness is an important factor in whether an institution prospers. Trustees should help through active…

Urges early childhood professionals to build partnerships with parents and with other teachers. Points out that agencies and individuals, like children, can demonstrate different cooperative styles. Barriers to collaboration and benefits of cooperative partnerships are discussed. (GH)

A strengthened student aid partnership between the federal and state governments and colleges needs to use existing funds more efficiently, regulate how students receive aid more effectively, and delineate the rights and responsibilities of each of the major partners more adequately. Better cooperation would benefit taxpayers, institutions, and…

Describes Internet, a collection of telecommunications networks that links government agencies, educational institutions, and other research organizations so that users can share access to databases and files. Topics discussed include problems in identifying what is available; access concerns; ethical behavior; support and training issues for…

The Department of Education's fiscal year (FY) 1992 budget for higher education essentially freezes the FY 1991 funding level, with requested increases in student financial aid and categorical support offset exactly by proposed reductions. Most categorical programs will continue at their current funding level. (MSE)

Guidelines of the National Institutes of Health and the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration for research activities they support are presented. The guidelines establish minimum standards for the procedures to be adopted by recipient institution, including identification of financial interests that are incompatible with the need…

Establishing community-based rehabilitation projects for visually impaired populations in developing countries in the South Pacific presents challenges in communication, logistics, security, and other factors. Program development must consider differences in geography, population distribution, resources, cultural and religious values, and needs.…

Traces the revision of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges's "Criteria for Accreditation" to emphasize further the results of education, expressed in terms of planning, evaluation, and institutional effectiveness. Discusses benefits of the new emphasis and the ever-evolving nature of the…

Discusses the Western Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities' new standards focusing on assessment as a means of enhancing institutional/program quality. Provides the background and context, the role played by the commission in implementing the initiative. Includes "A Compendium of WASC Standards Assessing Institutional…

With physical facilities in every neighborhood offering unique citizen access, public schools must be major players in collaborative initiatives to provide more flexible, comprehensive, and coordinated services to needy children and families. School board leadership will be vital to any efforts to develop alternative governance structures and/or…

Reviews early history of Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) through discussion of CORE's development, recognition, and foundation research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Describes CORE's multistakeholder program evaluation process and discusses current trends and issues in accreditation of rehabilitation counselor education.…

Describes the German health insurance system which is mandatory for nearly all German citizens. Explains that, along with pension, accident, and unemployment insurance, health insurance is one of four pillars of the German national social security system. Asserts that controlling costs while maintaining high health care standards is a national…