Controversy exists concerning interdisciplinary research, especially when it is related to national needs and societal problems. The role of central university administration is examined, along with how it might shape the future course and direction of research efforts. (Author/MLW)

The regulation of specialization is seen as essential to the regulation of advertising for truthfulness and quality assurance. Leadership by the American Bar Association in the specialist movement is discussed. State developments are outlined. (AVAIL: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2, $5.00) (MLW)

Examined the use of short-term isolation (STI) in a children's psychiatric hospital. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals quality assurance mode was used. Studied the quality use of STI and its documentation. Data gathered served as the basis for recommendations that led to planned, informed program changes. (Author)

Analyzes the problems surrounding journalism education in Costa Rica. (RL)

Proposes that a search service concentrate on a quality control program for online database search analysts which consists of selection, monitoring during the training process, and certification that will begin prior to training with the preselection of search analysis. (CWM)

The opinions of several educators--including Albert Shanker and Harold Howe, II--on testing legislation and the Nader Report are presented. Criticisms of measurement and its use in the admissions process are put into perspective. (Author/MLW)

Advantages and disadvantages to various methods of assuring quality and accountability in community mental health centers are discussed. Examples are external structure review, peer monitoring, and site visitation. (LAB)

It is recommended that courses be provided for architectural students in postoccupancy building performance and user experience. A course in disaster mitigation is described. It was introduced to increase student awareness of the importance of design decisions in building safety. (MSE)

There are certain problems inherent in the public nature of rehabilitation delivery systems, including funding, managerial restraints, lack of consumer choice, and limited resources. Key ingredients in private rehabilitation are consumerism, quality control, and competition. Reasons for optimism concerning privatization include increased…

Suggestions on unity, variety, and quality for literary magazines are provided by the faculty advisers on an award-winning publication. (RL)

The author proposes a new role synthesis for the principal, that of Chief Executive Officer--the ultimate "quality control officer" for the school and its program. He cites three main areas for change or improvement that principals must effect in order to assume executive authority. (Author/SJL)

Criticisms of the effectiveness of bilingual programs should consider the lack of basic and operational research needed to improve program quality. The present study provides evidence from 12 programs attesting to the effectiveness of bilingual education. (Author/NQ)

A question of educational quality arises when adults, in growing numbers, indicate the need for nontraditional learning programs using off-campus delivery systems. (MM)

A study of the use of performance indicators in assessing the quality of higher education investigated the potential contribution to quality control of 17 indicators. It is concluded that of the 17, only 7 have high or medium impact, while 10 have low to marginal impact. Concerns regarding government use of performance indicators intended for…

Discusses the results of the Wisconsin-Ohio Reference Evaluation Program (WOREP) that was used by the reference department at the Brandeis University (Massachusetts) library. Results are compared with an onsite evaluation to determine factors that influence the provision of high-quality reference service. (LRW)