This document presents the master agreement between Jackson Community College Board of Trustees and Jackson Community Faculty Association for the period from September 1, 1973 through August 31, 1975. The articles of the agreement include the following: rights of the board, rights and responsibilities of the instructors and the association,…

Community colleges, if they are to be an alternative in higher education, must establish a role for themselves different from traditional higher education. The 1202 Commission created by the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, in which State commissions coordinate planning of postsecondary institutions, represent a threat to this new role. The…

This report covers a Federal review of the operation of the ESEA Title I Program in New Jersey, concentrating its local review in Camden. The State educational agency reported that new methods for teaching the disadvantaged had been developed, achievement had improved, and children had developed a feeling that their parents as well as school…

This document is a study of teacher retirement systems of the United States. It also deals with the problems of improved management, particularly of how funds might be invested to increase benefits or reduce the required contributions. It sets up a hypothetically ideal pattern for the investment portfolio of typical State pension fund on the basis…

Schools are currently under the many strains and stresses involving change, such as concern with the nature and purpose of schools, the growth of alternative systems, the push for new structures, the demands of new participants, financial worries, and interventions from State and national agencies. Each of these strains creates problems in…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of the contents of the Board of Education Act of 1969 passed by the legislature of the Government of New South Wales, Australia. It provides for a Board of Teacher Education to consist of not less than 14 and not more than 27 members, and includes two to five representatives…

The mission of this study was to describe the current and future roles of professional administrators, medical directors, and governing bodies of fee for service and prepay medical group practices of various sizes in such a way as to be potentially useful to health care delivery educators in curriculum evaluation and design. The position was taken…

This booklet is one of a series of reports addressing the most critical issues confronting state boards of education throughout the United States. Each report attempts to present a concise, informative review and analysis of the best and most current information available on one of these critical topics. This booklet focuses on state governance of…

Significant changes in relationships between the governing boards and sponsoring religious bodies of a group of Catholic colleges were investigated for the period from January 1966 to January 1972. Changes in board composition, structure, and power, and perceived results of governance changes are described. Recommendations are included. (SW)

Describes the educational program developed by Pennsylvania State University for community health services decision makers and offers suggestions for others in developing similar programs. (MF)

Since the 1940's, state and federal governments have increasingly taken control of community colleges away from local authorities. Currently, in all but three states, state coordination and operation of community colleges undermines college autonomy and responsiveness to local communities. State and federal control is expected to increase. (TR)

Acceptance of a board position in a social service agency has always brought with it potential personal liability. However, private nonprofit agencies themselves are now losing their special status with regard to liability for legal damages. This trend has profound consequences for volunteers and regular staff alike. (Author)

Consumer-oriented suggestions include: provide accurate information in publications; base recruiting pitches on truthful and pertinent data; explain financial aid programs clearly; keep records up-to-date and accessible; expound program offerings adequately; offer realistic career counseling; provide effective grievance procedures; dispense full…

Ten marketing concepts to consider are discussed including: assigning a protagonist, understanding of institutional mission, testing purpose against constituencies, planning effectiveness, positioning, politics, prioritizing, promotion and publicity, choosing representatives with a sense of passion, and performance or delivery of promised…

Governing boards have to understand the money-and-power issues affecting intercollegiate athletics: coaches (their compensation and the hiring process); money from revenue-producing sports; money from other sources, such as booster clubs; and the impact of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Author/MLW)