In order to fill an information gap regarding the employment of professional, administrative, and technical personnel by local governments, this study developed the methodology to estimate local government manpower supply and demand, and applied this methodology to the Illinois labor force. Occupations for which the needs are critical were…

This paper identifies and discusses the variables that influence the success of an individualized reading program: the personnel, pupils, and materials. Variables related to personnel include the teacher's attitudes, beliefs, competencies, and skills concerning individualized instruction. Although research has not yet clarified what type of child…

As research libraries have grown, a trend has developed to recruit specialists to support the administrative and technical functions of the library. Business, planning, automation, personnel, and facilities specialists are among those currently employed. Libraries which utilize such specialists experience significant gains in flexibility to…

Describes a multiperiod programming model designed to aid college administrators in planning and decision-making for a five-year horizon. The model includes staffing goals, career constraints, teaching and course loads, tenure constraints, and budget constraints. Methods of using the model are discussed and a small example is presented. (Author/JG)

Contrasts the interaction of the student and the library in the typical educational system with the relationship of the student and the library-college. (PF)

Lists ten suggestions for recruiting staff members for student publications. (GW)

Texas A&M University offers a health planning "laboratory" course with a rural focus; student findings have been surprising to all concerned. Within the geographic study area, there appear to be enough health services providers to satisfy existing criteria of adequacy, but barriers of awareness, culture, and finances preclude proper utilization.…

The integration of, or at least joint planning for the needs of, both academic and administrative computing--in particular the integration of computing through the academic areas--will be required if colleges and universities are to make the best use of their resources and remain viable into the next century. (MLW)

If a superintendent resigns, school boards should consider hiring a retired outside superintendent during the interim period. Advantages include relief from the pressure to replace the outgoing superintendent, proven expertise, "free" outside consultation, a smoother transition, and avoidance of conflict. An on-staff interim chief can be…

Briefly describes what has been learned from research, development, diffusion, and evaluation (RDEE) studies about educational research and research related manpower, especially vocational education personnel; also points out the need for renewed study of such personnel. (HD)

The passive character of traditional presidential searches tends to screen out many good candidates. It is suggested that the business executive search model, in which the ideal candidate is aggressively sought out on the job and given evaluation based on rigorous, independent investigation, can be adapted to campus use. (Editor/LBH)

America's public schools are facing a growing problem as the applicant pools for principal vacancies diminish. The purpose of this study was to assess principal certified personnel in a large school district to determine if they were interested in working in other capacities including their current jobs. A total of 251 persons were sent a mailed…

Staff members at Appalachian State University are going to school in a new self-improvement course leading to a higher degree. (Editor)

This article offers a preliminary report and description of the problems and progress of the reforms undertaken by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. (Editor/RK)

A re-examination of career management programs, particularly civilian career programs in the Department of Defense, is advocated by the author. He suggests their contents be reviewed for effectiveness, adequacy, and utility every three to five years. (AG)