The difference between the performance of an outstanding teacher and that of an average teacher over a couple of decades can be immensely significant to a school district. Outlines a 10-step labor-intensive hiring procedure for hiring top teachers. (MLF)

Relates how the Standing Committee on Teacher Preparation and Certification of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) came together and worked together to develop guidelines on English and language arts teacher education which will stand from 1996-2006. Discusses getting from drafts to a published document. (PA)

Search committees should evaluate each candidate for the superintendency on the basis of 10 risk factors: (1) spouse with a career; (2) children in high school; (3) home ownership; (4) unfamiliarity with the community; (5) salary equal to or less than current compensation; (6) high-cost area; (7) candidate or spouse in school; (8) unattractive job…

At the University of Southwestern Louisiana's School of Human Resources, collaborations with business take the form of advisory committees and undergraduate internships. Faculty formulate a vision of the future with business partners, and students gain work experience, increased knowledge, and secure employment. (SK)

Drawing on culture and site-based curriculum development theories, this case study examines a mathematics curriculum committee's normative group interests and their effects on group process and the resultant curriculum document. Data analysis uncovered stakeholders' interests in professional development, accountability, and group process. Interest…

Employers and community representatives are vital members of the advisory committees of trade and technical schools. Advisory boards can keep schools abreast of employer needs, assist with recruitment and placement, and help maintain good public relations. (SK)

The balloting procedure whereby candidates are assigned points based upon each voter's ranking can frequently lead to a winner who is not the choice of the majority. The history of the research for a perfect, logical, democratic balloting rule is traced. "Approval voting" is explained. (Author/MLW)

A student advisory committee established to complement the evaluation of an open learning center provided valuable feedback about instruction and services, and the students served as excellent problem-solvers. As a result, the evaluation process was improved, staff gained student perspectives, and students developed skills. (MSE)

Since 1987, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry has established a system of committee responsibilities for quality assurance, involving the committees for clinical affairs, academic performance, safety and therapeutics, and a council composed largely of department chairs. Additional review of procedures and records management…

Responses from over 500 practicing superintendents in New York State reveal that the majority (1) have a strong desire to be leaders; (2) heard about the opening through an advertisement; (3) view consultants in the selection process appropriate only as technical experts; and (4) urge school board members to become more involved in the…

Describes a comparative study of the problem-solving styles of members of advisory groups of exemplary community-based adult education programs. Considers the relationship between personal characteristics and scores on the Kirton Adaptation-Innovation Inventory. (DMM)

Describes issues discussed at a national symposium held in January 1993, which led to the establishment of the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting in 1995. Outlines recommended budgeting practices at the state and local levels. One figure and a list of council member organizations are included. (LMI)

Tips for college policy analysts include these: acknowledge personal biases; be flexible and inclusive; be realistic but creative in framing recommendations; build an outspoken advisory team; anticipate repetition; see the broad picture and detail; understand that implementation is the key to good policy; and do not surprise the president. (MSE)

Proposes a new professional organization to promote discovery and dissemination of knowledge concerning technology and teacher education. Problems typical of group activities are discussed, and it is suggested that the new organization should avoid these pitfalls by being action oriented. Submission of manuscripts and literature reviews related to…