Establishing a software evaluation committee provides administrators with technical expertise in determining appropriate software. Committee members should include a curriculum expert, a computer expert, and a subject area teacher. (CJH)

When Broward County Schools (Florida) needed to revamp its electronics program to meet the needs of industry, its advisory committee actively participated in improving the program and forging effective school-business partnerships. (SK)

Suggests ways to involve employers in the process of deciding what vocational program equipment to buy for the school: doing a survey (including designing the survey instrument and cover letter), working with vendors (developing a standard set of questions), and recommending a choice (preparing a written recommendation). (CT)

Discusses five-year review of the issue of library reproduction of copyrighted works mandated by Section 108(i) of Copyright Act of 1976. Highlights include preparation for Register's report (advisory committee, hearings, King Research report, librarian/copyright proprietor meetings); findings; and recommendations (voluntary agreements and…

Many colleges are turning to professional consultants to help locate and recruit presidential candidates. The advantages and cautions of an outside expert are discussed. The Presidential Search and Assessment Service, a nonprofit enterprise sponsored by the Association of Governing Boards and the Association of American Colleges, is described.…

A discussion of the place of advisory boards in college administration looks at board types (general, program, and ad hoc), general and specific purposes, and steps to keep the board involved and functioning. Cultivating a productive and directed relationship between institution staff and these volunteer consultants is emphasized. (MSE)

Discusses institutional biosafety committees (IBC) which provide quasi-independent reviews of recombinant DNA work done at an institution. Considers the nature of IBC operation, the National Institutes of Health "Guidelines for Recombinant DNA Research," the composition of IBCs, the intellectual content of IBC deliberations, and issues…

This discussion of methods for selecting an integrated, public-access library system highlights the traditional idealized selection model; participation by the library director, consultant, task force, committees, and vendors; fads and cost figures; selection of the wrong system; and suggestions for an informal approach to purchasing. Five sources…

The history of Delta Pi Epsilon (1936-1986) is presented, citing such highlights as research awards, new chapters, publications, annual conferences, organization of new committees, and conventions. Facts about Delta Pi Epsilon and a list of references are included also. (CT)

Provides citations and abstracts for ERIC documents dealing with community involvement in college planning and programing (AYC)

This article presents the results of a study of management practices associated with effective general advisory committees for postsecondary vocational education. The investigators found disparity between committee management practices and those described in relevant literature. The recurrent theme in committees considered most effective was the…

Discusses the policy report of the Minister of Education and Sciences, the creation and functions of the Advisory Committee on Education and Information Technology and the Centre for Education and Information Technology, characteristics of the development and implementation of computer literacy in the Netherlands, and a planned nationwide survey.…

Five ideas to turn a college president's inauguration into a positive fund-raising and public relations event are presented: appoint the vice-president of development as committee chairman; choose an appropriate theme; thank those financially responsible for the institution's existence; recognize the need for more time and money; and make the…

The process of curriculum development in art education at the provincial level in Alberta, Canada, is described. The interests, needs, and assumptions of five groups of stakeholders--government, the curriculum development committee, art teachers, students, and interested onlookers--are examined. (RM)

Presented is the history, achievements, and objectives of the Industrial Liaison Committee of the South Australia Science Teachers Association. (SL)