Curriculum review committees, trapped by schools' departmental structure, can only reaffirm existing academic requirements and departments and can make changes only by adding to the curriculum. Curriculum change is needed, however. Schools should create curricula reflecting today's realities and needs, not the demands of colleges. (RW)

Describes a system for dealing with complaints about inappropriate educational materials by using a committee made up of community residents, one teacher, one librarian, and one student from each high school. (Author/JM)

Evaluation is essential to assess the worth of a program and to provide its modifications. An ideal evaluation program can be designed by implementing the experts' best ideas, provided they meet the needs of the program, and by involving those who are directly and indirectly involved in the program. (Author/BRR)

Describes a study of the structure, development, activities, and accomplishments of the community councils in Region One of the Detroit (Michigan) public school system. Lists nine factors that contributed to the success of these councils. (Author/WD)

A community involvement success story about an advisory committee that began its work almost one year before the purchase of the school site. (Author)

A study of vocational advisory council members has produced a rank-ordering of advisory activities in terms of their perceived importance. The most valuable activities provide for translation or interpretation of the community to the school. The least valuable provide assistance to the school in drawing upon the resources of the community. (CT)

Rationales for proposed changes to the American School Health Association's Constitution and By-Laws are given. Changes involve government, officers and elections, membership, and the senior advisory council. (CJ)

By utilizing advisory councils and implementing the five "keys" of (1) positive attitude, (2) selection of hard working members, (3) an organized program of activities, (4) involvement in the total program, and (5) appropriate publicity and recognition, marketing and distributive teachers, students, and programs can benefit immensely. (CT)

Reviewing the importance of a general advisory council, this article presents the major ingredients of a successful advisory committee and actions that can be taken to increase the effectiveness of the council or to help teachers having advisory council problems. (LRA)

Examines the search-screen-selection practices of colleges and universities searching for new deans. The examination is based on Bailey's two types of councils, elite and arena. (IRT)

Describes three types of trilateral bargaining practices that allow third parties structural access to the collective bargaining process. The three categories are trilateral prebargaining, bargaining, and postbargaining practices. Concludes that trilateral practices will not greatly disrupt the bargaining process. (Author/IRT)

The order of importance of 15 educational planning committee roles was compared to their importance in the special education planning process before and after a meeting by 130 participants. The results showed that parents, social workers, and principals were rated high before the meeting and ranked low in term of their actual contribution (after…

Describes 10 principles considered useful in planning short-term vocational education professional development activities. Thorough planning, active involvement of participants, and a lively mix of presentation styles is emphasized. (HD)

The Watershed Stewardship Education Program (WSEP) is a multidisciplinary Oregon Extension designed to help watershed councils, landowners, and others work effectively together on water management. Components include practical, easy-to-use educational materials, training in effective collaboration, a Master Watershed Stewards program, and advanced…

Addresses the search process for administrative positions in student affairs and provides guidance to search committees regarding university policies, procedures, and practical concerns. The data presented covers procedures commonly used by search committees, views of the chairs concerning ethical issues, demographic characteristics, and…