The article examines the Buffalo, New York, experiment of community control at the local school level and why it succeeded when other similar experiments failed. (MF)

This study investigates the relationship between selected characteristics of student judicial board members and a comparison group and their decisions in simulated undergraduate discipline cases. Results showed some individual differences in dogmatism, self-students discrepancy, and moral judgment for the criterion variables of responsibility…

The advantages and disadvantages of laws mandating openness in decision-making are outlined, and their particular relevance in the case of collegial decision-making is discussed. (MSE)

Upon completion of the presidential search, six major tasks remain. Three come before appointment: salary and benefits negotiation, development of evaluative procedures, and completion of a contractual agreement or letter of appointment. Three come after appointment: making the public announcement, producing a search summary report; and retention…

One college administrator suggests that changes in the tax laws will not adversely affect philanthropic giving. An action agenda for the consideration of board members is presented. (MLW)

Issues in university divestment of stock in American corporations doing business in South Africa, in protest of apartheid, are discussed in light of the American experience with discrimination. Divestment options are examined. (MSE)

The decision to operate or engage contractors for college food services should be based on consideration of quality, contractors' fees for services, food service staff wages, food service director's salary, potential for union activities under a contractor, and governing board or state regulations. (MSE)

California's efforts in recent years to strengthen education at all levels by statewide articulation and local and classroom reforms are outlined. Emphasis is on the need to strengthen teacher education by coordinating it more closely with other areas of higher education. (MSE)

Oakland Community College allowed a "Chronicle" reporter to watch the college president selection process. Their experiences are described, and some lessons they learned are offered: the process is imperfect, consultants shape the process heavily, and "chemistry" makes the ultimate difference among the finalists. (MLW)

The extent to which college presidents and governing board chairmen agree on the relative importance of 20 presidential roles was studied. Institutional size and type were examined, and the results indicated general consensus between the two groups. (MSE)

The development committee of a college or university has both oversight of and broad responsibility for the fund-raising activities of the institution. In this regard--oversight and responsibility--the development committee is like other committees of the board. However, members of the development committee have an additional role their colleagues…

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System submitted a new core grades 1-5 curriculum for an Associate of Science in Teaching degree program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Candidates pursuing this degree must demonstrate mastery of core content knowledge in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and…

Graduating more students prepared to meet the social, civic, and economic challenges of coming decades is a national priority. Indeed, institutional graduation rates are being scrutinized by state legislatures and by those in Congress drafting the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Every college and university can improve its graduation…

Recently, the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis at the University of Southern California conducted a national study of public higher education governing board performance. 130 board members, presidents, coordinating board officials, governors, legislators, and education department staff were interviewed about ways to improve performance…

This monograph, directed to trustees and board members of independent colleges and universities, is intended to offer basic information about board and trustee responsibility; to highlight the principles of board and trustee membership; to help members keep themselves, the board, and their institution out of trouble; and to provide information on…