Proposes that school districts establish informal liaison committees with union and management representatives to speed up resolution of problems without having to resort to usually slow-moving grievance procedures. Suggests how to set up and operate a management-union liaison committee. (RW)

Through the use of student involvement in classroom committees, they participate in decision-making, practice interpersonal communication skills, small group interactive skills, and planning and coordinating skills. (HOD)

The school principal is in a propitious position to offer leadership in developing a sex education program. His position of leadership and respect can facilitate the development of a Citizens Advisory Committee which, in turn, can ensure cooperation and leadership in setting the goals for developing a sex education program. (Author/CM)

Examines the problems inherent in working with citizen advisory committees and offers advice to boards and administrators on meeting or preventing conflict with these groups. (WD)

It is argued that the right to participate in university and medical school governance bodies should be based on academic and intellectual achievement of the highest order, and that current trends away from this tradition are affecting institutions adversely. (MSE)

The Educational Testing Service has begun a national talent search program in which high school seniors may submit evidence of their achievements in dance, music, theater, visual arts, or writing. Awards include cash stipends, scholarships, and workshop experiences. This article describes application and judging procedures and lists advisory panel…

In order to keep institutions funded, the selection of the trustee development committee is seen as the first priority of the board. The role of trustee in development, selecting the development committee, leadership, organization, development policy, and the effort (communication, information, collaboration, imagination, and conservation) are…

Some suggestions on ways to strengthen self-regulation in collegiate athletics are based on the premise that the responsibility for fair practice rests with each institution as well as with the diverse sports organizations and groups. Possible uses of campus-centered mechanisms for monitoring athletics programs are examined. (JMD)

Suggests procedures for use in selecting and evaluating community college presidents. Relative to selection, discusses the selection committee, costs, criteria, generating a candidate roster, screening candidates, and record-keeping. Relates the pros and cons of periodic formal evaluations and the types of presidential evaluations available. (AYC)

The National Shorthand Reporters Association accreditation guidelines for court reporter internships are listed and discussed. In addition to these guidelines, it is suggested that a court reporter internship should teach professionalism and expose the students to computer-aided transcription. Coordinators should make use of advisory committees…

Boards should have structured relationships with both groups, suggests this University of Minnesota president. His university board has a Student Concerns Committee and meets regularly with key faculty committees. Informal contacts are also acceptable and even desirable when used with caution. (Editor/LBH)

Looks back on the emphasis in language development in the periods 1900 to 1917, 1917-1935, and the 1950s. Examines current developments in teaching English and suggests directions for the future. (RK)

The role of the professional in working with advisory committees and involving relevant publics is discussed. Theory and research, five rules for implementation, and a practical example are presented. (TA)

Procedures for organizing and maintaining quality advisory committees are suggested. (TA)

A modified systems program has been developed at the University of Ottowa that incorporates advantages of the systems approach into whole-class teaching without increasing demands on staff. A total of 387 lecture and laboratory hours previously assigned to organ pathology and clinical departments are allocated to committees representing 12…