Describes the sex education program in Beaverton (Oregon) and offers suggestions for initiating a similar program in other districts. (WD)

The University of Maryland at College Park has published a supplemental resource guide for the design of accessible facilities. The guidelines do not supersede applicable federal or state requirements, but make possible control over design solutions and a consistent standard throughout the campus. (Author/MLF)

Discusses two methods of curriculum policymaking in Great Britain. In the first method, a "philosophically competent" person who serves as the central authority figure makes decisions. The second method involves a participatory decision-making process. The author argues that a committee, following national educational guidelines, will…

Trustee management committee is described. It is the governing board standing committee that is responsible for identifying, researching, and nominating new members, as well as for preparing slates of officers and monitoring functions to the board to see that the terms of the bylaws are met. (MLW)

For effective trustee participation in planning, it is suggested, a college president should provide a good flow of information, conduct trustee orientation, establish a schedule of planning documents, and encourage trustee committees. A board planning agenda is provided. (Author/MLW)

Using survey data, this article outlines the steps administrators can take to create effective community involvement. A table details the task assignment and evaluation of community members in such roles as consultant or member of a task force or committee. (JM)

An analysis of advisory councils in France's centralized system also proposes a framework for such councils in policy formation in other countries. The analysis looks at the main features of such groups, how they are placed within the system, and what may be learned from the French experience. (MSE)

Advice is offered to alumni administrators who recruit and organize alumni volunteers to serve on the board of directors. Major tasks include: understanding the purposes of the board, selecting the best members, determining what needs to be done, evaluating each member, and forming committees. (JMD)

Dedicated volunteers are seen as essential for a broad-based program of planned giving. Dartmouth's alumni-oriented bequest program is described, including the prestige committee, the class bequest committee, and the professional guidance committee. The class structure is used in organizing efforts. (MLW)

Describes the Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization with considerable influence on policy formation in the Reagan administration. Recommendations from this group regarding science policy are discussed. (CS)

The educational and financial health of private colleges and universities in the coming years, it is suggested, will depend on the competence of those who are chosen to serve as trustees and regents. The National Commission on Trustee Selection's 14 recommendations for improvements in the selection process are provided. (Author/MLW)

The Mount Pleasant Area Vocational School in Texas has 22 working courses, with three new programs planned for the 1979-80 school year. These programs help students fill the seven out of ten job openings in Texas that are related to vocational education programs. (Author/MLF)

Reports on developments in the evaluation of nontraditional learning forms, with emphasis on the extended campus program. Developments within the North Central Association's Commission on Institutions of Higher Education were described, and developments within other agencies were noted. (Author/RK)

Discusses the activities and role of this committee, and reports on a recent conference. (MLH)

Describes the organization of Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. (IRT)