With computer use in schools expanding, certain problems and dangers must be considered: What types and what amounts of teaching can a computer do? How can the privacy and integrity of computerized student records and tests be insured? How can equal computer access for all students be guaranteed? (SJL)

The Computer Center at the University of Northern Colorado provides service to the entire University community in all areas of instruction, research, student services, and administration. Administrative computer applications have all been developed by UNC staff, and most of the major administrative areas are operating online. (MLW)

Reviews legal historical background of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), citing prior cases which established three major common law issues upon which FERPA was based. Discusses legal issues since FERPA's passage: status of private suits, liability and slander aspects concerning student reputation, privileged communication,…

International student admissions in universities can be facilitated by multivariate statistical procedures. On the basis of existing data on student characteristics, predictions can be made regarding performance of applicants. These predictions consider personal variables, knowledge of English, and various indicators of academic performance.…

Reports on a national survey of school policies on involving noncustody parents in their children's education, particularly in providing access to student records. Some problems and outreach efforts are discussed. Condensed from "Network," October 1980, published by the National Committee for Citizens in Education. (SJL)

Presents guidelines for teachers in competency-based education settings to use in establishing and maintaining a system of classroom and individual student progress charts and records. Describes the development of an instructional materials file to help students become more responsible for obtaining the materials needed for each lesson. (LRA)

Queensborough Community College, part of City University of New York (CUNY), has installed a new disc storage subsystem to speed up and expand its computerized college administration system. (Author)

Presents four articles on the use of observation as an assessment tool in early childhood education. Covers advantages of observation versus testing, finding opportunities to observe, record keeping, sharing with parents and staff, use of observations in curriculum planning and improvement, and use of observations in supporting children's play.…

The acquisition and implementation at Arizona State University of a fourth-generation language product to facilitate end-user access to institutional data are described. Some problems encountered are included, as are discussions of training and security considerations. (Author/MLW)

Computing and information technology at Arizona State University have developed within the University's large, complex decentralized culture. Delivery of central services, faculty and student computing, networking, administrative computing, and the construction of a computing and network services building are discussed. (MLW)

A study attempted to verify earlier research results suggesting that college-bound students' self-reporting of coursework and grades is relatively accurate. It also examined whether different subgroups of students (categorized by sex, racial-ethnic group, ability level, educational level, and date tested) varied significantly in their reporting…

Teachers need to help students determine which items in the students' portfolios should be saved for the following year. If the portfolio moves with the child to the next teacher, it is important to preserve items that show educational growth and progress. Teachers can also keep their own records using progress report forms. (MDM)

A discussion of Boston College's system allowing students to display and print their campus records at automated teller machines (ATMs) around the institution looks at the system's evolution, current operations, human factors affecting system design and operation, shared responsibility, campus acceptance, future enhancements, and cost…

The use of contingency tables in creating a statistical profile of a college student population is explained. The method provides simultaneous cross-indexed frequency distribution of two database fields. Common uses are discussed, and application is illustrated in a hypothetical student retention study. Extensions for nonnumerical fields and…

Examines First Amendment rights of students and illustrates points of contention and conflict as educators try to cope with interpretations that seem to be diametrically opposed, as are those of the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District and the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeir court cases. (SLD)