The present structure of the association is traced through both historical and functional perspectives. The structure, purposes, and services of the ACHA reflect the diversity of college and university health programs as well as geographic, disciplinary, and size-related variables. (JN)

A comprehensive program of staff development for teachers of adults begins with a thorough orientation for new staff, and continues with inservice activities identified and developed by administrators, advisory committee members and teachers themselves. (SK)

A discussion of the role and initiatives of the Committee of Principals in the governance of Scottish teacher education. (SJL)

One of a college development staff's greatest responsibilities is seen as helping the president and the governing board's nominating committee to build the board's fund raising potential. Developing a board profile can assess current strength in fund raising and other areas. A sample board profile form is provided. (MLW)

Counseling needs assessment data were reduced using percentile ranking, cluster analysis, and factor analysis. Results were compared with those obtained by a guidance steering committee using percentile rankings. Only the cluster analysis yielded a moderate number of meaningful needs-groupings. The steering committee approach may be best. (Author)

Issues in disclosure of faculty positions in nonrenewal of faculty appointments are addressed. It is concluded that disclosure is a faculty right; institutions should be free of external constraints in making decisions; and courts should only investigate procedures, statistical and anecdotal evidence of discrimination, and reasons in defense of…

Community advisory boards are now required for local public broadcasting in order to qualify for funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This discussion identifies some management decisions common to all stations, explores alternative strategies and role prescriptions, and offers suggestions on operational details. (CMV)

On January 23, 1976, the Saskatchewan Department of Education distributed to schools, school boards and other interested groups and individuals some 1,800 copies of the report of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Student Evaluation. Discusses the findings of that report. (Author/RK)

Discusses the development of communication between school and community. This includes several vital procedures and contributing organizational structures which provide secondary and intermediate age students with exposures to a variety of career opportunities. (Author/RK)

Describes the successful and lengthy search of the board of education in charge of the Graland Country Day School in Denver to recruit a new school head. (RK)

Colonial classroom committees recreate an era of taxes, tyranny and military tangles. (Editor)

Four methods that nearly every organization can use to determine the training needs of its first-level supervisors are described as performance appraisal, survey of needs, testing of supervisors, and the use of advisory committees. Sample forms listing 33 possible topics for supervisors' self-assessment, which could also be completed by the…

An advising program in the James Madison University (Virginia) psychology department recruits and trains students to provide basic information about majors, careers, field opportunities, and graduate schools to their peers. The work of the 20 volunteers, who serve 900 students, is coordinated by a faculty member. Each peer advisor serves on a…

The search process for a new president at Salisbury State University (Maryland) yielded lessons for other institutions operating under open meeting (sunshine) laws. Factors found important in the process include search committee cohesiveness, committee leadership viewed by constituencies as open and objective, a single voice speaking for the…

Includes "Something to Cheer About" (Tuckett); "From British Institute to National Institute, 1921-71" (Hutchinson); "Pre-history of the Arts Council" (Williams); "Adult Education in the Forces" (Adam); "Crisis in Adult Education" (Stock); "The REPLAN Experience" (Uden); and…