Reviewed literature on impact of the quality circle process upon both individual and organizational outcomes. Demonstrated quality circle's effectiveness, reporting two moderating factors' influence. Found no significant positive-findings bias, suggesting bias may be an artifact resulting from the inclusion of "popular-press" articles with…

A 10-month strategic planning study for the California State University 19-Campus system's administrative information management systems is discussed. The Administrative Information Management Systems Project (AIMS) addressed student and curriculum management, financial aid, financial management, human resources, and faciliites management. (MLW)

The Office of Information Services at Kent State University, responsible for academic and administrative computing, is described. Its goals are to support and facilitate instruction research, which requires the planning, acquisition, preparation, management, and maintenance of equipment and equipment sities. (MLW)

A general model for conceptualization methods is presented along with considerations for implementation. The model is illustrated in two planning and evaluation studies which involved a broad range of constituent groups within the organizations in the development of "concept maps." General implications of conceptualization methods are…

The executive director of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, retiring after 17 years, views the biggest change in the educational planning field as the shift from a "bricks and mortar" mentality to a process that includes the users of the learning environment. (MLF)

The more successful planning approaches lie in mobilizing the organization's support and readiness for planning, creating a climate in which successful planning can occur, involving constituents in the planning process, careful attention to communication, and the attention given to proper dissemination of process results. (MLW)

Tells how a school district faced with financial difficulties developed a $2.5 million cost reduction plan that included consolidating positions and job descriptions without sacrificing programs or quality--and that ended in staff salary increases. (KS)

Introduces and defines strategic planning in organizational training, describes four current schools of curriculum theory--subject-centered, experience-centered, objectives-centered, and opportunity-centered--and illustrates how each theory can be modified to make training anticipate as well as react to organizational needs. (MBR)

The director of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) provides historical perspective on CRL's development and discusses issues that have triggered debate on its objectives, programs, fees, and membership categories. Reactions to CRL by seven directors of research libraries, both members and nonmembers of CRL, are presented. (EJS)

Applied McCaskey's model of directional planning (as opposed to planning from goals and objectives) to data from large urban school districts. Initial impressions suggested that the model is viable: explicit, publicly stated goals and objectives were found to be grounded in a set of beliefs and desires for the districts. (CMG)

Outlines a step-by-step approach to a school system formalized planning process and the role of board of education members. (MLF)

Identifies common characteristics among high-performing principals in their organizational context. These include a combination of personal vision, information sensing and analytic skills, and interpersonal skills, which collectively generate a schoolwide commitment to a common set of values. (TE)

This is the inaugural issue of the Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Technical Assistance Center's "ERCMExpress," and it focuses on the new technical assistance center. The center will support 243 grantees funded under the Emergency Response and Crisis Management program in managing and implementing their projects, and in sustaining…

This document describes Wayne Community College's (North Carolina) strategic plan for 2001-2002. The college's goals, as well as objectives set forth by the North Carolina Community College System, are discussed. Long-range goals include: (1) enhancing student success through college-wide programs and services; (2) providing opportunities for…

In Illinois, 39 community college districts and one multi-community college center provide access to nearly one million students each year. The Illinois Community College System developed this strategic plan, the "Promise for Illinois," to outline the role community colleges should play in building a strong future for the state and its…