During the 1976 session of the General Assembly, a stalemate between the House of Representatives, which passed the Board of Regents bill, and the Senate, which adopted an amendment for a commission to study the structure of higher education, resulted in a conference committee suggestion that the Legislative Program Review and Investigations…

First printed in 1965 Prepared by a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the use of ITs member schools and personnel.

Although designed specifically for citizen groups involved with public schools in Salem (Oregon), this handbook contains suggestions relevant to other citizen advisory groups. The primary purpose of the handbook is to assist such groups in being able to work together effectively. A collection of many short outlines, checklists, and articles drawn…

This handbook, based on a questionnaire concerning operation and management issues submitted to each ERIC Clearinghouse during Spring 1981, presents satisfaction ratings for the major areas of ERIC Clearinghouse operation, lists the problems identified in particular areas of operation, and presents the solutions to the identified problems…

This booklet contains frequently asked questions--and their answers--about "quality circles," a factory program first introduced in Japan in which workers participate voluntarily in quality control and management decisions through various means of communication. Following an introductory chapter, the remainder of the booklet answers…

This training manual provides information on the operation and function of "quality circles," a factory program introduced in Japan in which workers participate voluntarily in quality control and management decisions through various means of communication. Following an introduction, the manual presents a series of frequently asked…

A study was undertaken to analyze the group processes in academic committee meetings, focusing on committee member perceptions of the processes and their effectiveness. Such committees are traditional in higher education, and have long been considered the most efficient and democratic decision-making method. However, they have been criticized as…

Through a review of basic literature in the family policy field, recent state documents and budget submissions, this paper was compiled to give direction to the Massachusetts Advisory Committee on Families. The formation of the Committee is examined in Part One of this paper and it is argued that the committee should not engage in endless family…

This is a resource booklet designed to facilitate the involvement of all citizens, not just parents, in the public schools. Citizen involvement in education is examined from an historical perspective, and legal mandates for citizen involvement in the state of New Jersey are outlined. Presented in the pamphlet are guidelines for the formation of…

This guide provides information to aid chapter advisors and officers in planning, organizing, and providing American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) activities to students. The main body of the guide contains eleven sections. In the first section AIASA's mission, goals, creed, motto, emblem, colors, and official dress are outlined.…

This booklet was prepared to acquaint the personnel of the Bergen County public schools, the lay public, and advisory board members with the purpose and functions of advisory committees serving the vocational, technical, and adult education divisions of Bergen Community College. Following brief summaries of college history and philosophy,…

This document is designed to promote effective involvement in Title I programs by providing useful ideas and sources of additional information. Practical articles on effective parent involvement in education and materials illustrating how particular communities addressed their needs are presented. Also provided is an inventory of people, agencies…

The function and history of the School Development Seminar (SDS) are described in this bulletin. The SDS was composed of school faculty and administrators, instructors from a local college, school district administrators, and parents. The participants used the SDS to share information and opinions on a variety of issues including inservice…

A current project of the Southeastern Public Education Program (SEPEP) of the American Friends Service Committee is strengthening the implementation of parental involvement requirements of Title I of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Toward this end, SEPEP has provided technical assistance to parent advisory council members in…