A permanent inhouse auditor at the Tacoma (Washington) school district provides assurance to the administration that complex systems and procedures are effective and that financial reports are accessible. Lists criteria for defining the auditor's role and methods for evaluating the auditor. (MLF)

A survey of 300 college and university presidents found that presidents place a high value on public relations when making institutional policy and accept the public relations demands of their jobs. Public relations activities of presidents and presidents' relations with public relations staff are discussed. (DB)

National Career Development Association commissioned Gallup Organization to survey U.S. adults (n=1,350) on career planning, occupational information, and conflicts between work and family life. As part of survey, respondents gave views on need for career development activities in public schools. Majority of respondents favored increasing emphasis…

Describes an activity that looks at employment opportunities available in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. Includes expected outcomes, a student quiz, and descriptions of several occupations. (JOW)

Certification standards for the chief school business administrator exist in 17 states and 1 province. A figure provides basic information about certification. Lists state and provincial certification offices, and argues in support of the certification process as a gatekeeper to the profession. (MLF)

Provides an overview of types of correctional institutions. Suggests that secondary school teachers inform students about corrections careers and the nature of the work and conditions. Compares juvenile and adult facilities, men's and women's prisons, and federal and state institutions. Describes credentials required to work in corrections. (SG)

School-based management is rapidly becoming the centerpiece of the current school reform movement. Discusses the new roles of the school business official. (21 references) (MLF)

A Society of Research Administrators national survey of research administrators gathered information on their organizational units, funding, professional, educational and personal characteristics, and areas of professional experience and involvement. Results are reported as compiled questionnaire response data and in the form of an administrator…

A salary-administration plan involves job descriptions, job evaluation, salary surveys, salary structures, and communication. A carefully constructed and administered salary plan will guarantee external equity (jobs will be paid at a competitive rate) and internal equity (similar jobs will be assigned the same grade and salary range). (MLF)

Examines the labor market and earnings prospects for trained computer personnel; discusses how to prepare for high tech careers; and provides suggestions for finding more information about careers, education and training, and professional development. (Author/JOW)

Identifies occupations in which many highly paid workers do not have a bachelor's degree and points out other factors that make for a good job. (Author)

Discusses the benefits of job analysis in encouraging gifted students to become aware of specific career requirements and compare their own personal profiles to the profile of the career. A case study illustrates the potential meaning of job analysis in administering career counseling to gifted students. (Author/CR)

Discusses the changes in how labor markets are conceptualized and changes in them monitored in Australia. Describes the Australian Bureau of Statistics revised occupational classification system. (JOW)

Describes the role of a paraeducator, a person who works in a school in an instructional capacity alongside school professionals and is supervised by the licensed professional. Required training, paraeducator characteristics, and how the presence of a paraeducator changes the role of the teacher are discussed. (CR)

A survey of 27 one-stop career centers found that their settings reflect existing training and career service providers; only 40% of customers received follow-up assistance; cost-effective measures used included group intervention and having clerical staff provide information and follow-up. (SK)