The role, scope, and impact of faculty library committees at six community colleges in the state of Florida were examined. An older and a newer institution were selected from each of three full-time enrollment categories: 1-999; 1,000-1,999; and 2,000 and over. Data collection was by examination of the committee charges and records, and by…

Project Senior Abilities (PSA) demonstrated and evaluated the concept that the needs and talents of older workers (over 55) can be matched with specific job requirements. An industrial advisory board identified occupational categories in the local economy which met the criteria of being temporary in nature with limited career opportunities and…

In 1972, a Student Advisory Board (composed of high school students) was created in Pennsylvania. Students proposed projects in areas that concerned them, formed small committees, and through interviews with relevant or influential people, fact-finding, and assessment of available material and responses, prepared reports and recommendations. It is…

This report on Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the eighth in a series of Title III reports prepared by the National Advisory Council on Supplementary Centers and Services since 1967. This is the council's final report, which was released just prior to its official termination in June 1975. The first section of the…

As stated in the Preamble, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe has established this "Revised Constitution and Bylaws" in order to "form a better tribal government, exercise tribal rights and responsibilities and promote the welfare of the people". This "Revised Constitution" consists of 11 Articles which are identified…

The faculty bylaws of Kalamazoo College constitute the major content of its faculty handbook with articles on meetings and organization, responsibilities, faculty council, standing committees, and employment (rank, salary, retention, tenure, and promotion). Other information on administrative policies and procedures are also included. (JT)

The report evaluates the effectiveness of Oklahoma's vocational programs, services, and activities for 1975. It includes a list of the 25 members of the Advisory Council, a summary of the status of current programs, the year's evaluation and recommendations, commendations, and a digest of comments made at regional meetings with school…

This handbook was designed for principals, parents, and teachers concerning home-school communication and parent volunteer programs. Contents of the booklet include a section on developing parent leadership in the school through a Parent Advisory Council. Another section deals with educating and communicating with parents and offers suggestions…

The Waubonsee Community College Ad Hocracy model of governance incorporates the concept of a streamlined, flexible organizational structure which allows for voluntary participation in problem-solving and decision-making. Central to this model is the concept of open meetings which provide for the consideration of all views and the reaching of…

For the reader who wants to know in general terms about the current status of citizen participation in educational decision-making, a descriptive account of a national survey and a summary of the findings are presented. A section containing the results of an opinion portion of the survey should also be of interest to the general readers. Two…

State Advisory Councils on Vocational Education have been appointed in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands in compliance with the Vocational Education Amendments (VEA) of 1968. This report is designed as a summarization, synthesis, and analysis of literature on research and developmental…

This report of the President's National Advisory Committee on Adult Basic Education describes the current Federal Adult Basic Education program, and summarizes a study of selected Federal programs with adult basic education components. The report also contains eight recommendations which the committee believes are essential to the further…

The handbook is available to assist small communities with limited resources in planning, initiating, and carrying out a beautification or community development program. Evidence is provided of results which can be obtained when individual citizens and groups are given opportunities to participate, use their special skills, and become involved in…

This paper is a description of action research in progress centered on the development of a School/Community Planning Team as a vehicle for long-range educational planning. At present, 10 teams exist which are composed of small groups of 6-12 persons including citizens, professional educators, and students. Each team is charged with the…

This exposition of the activities of school administrators and teachers for uniting the school and community presents career education as a new system of public education. Basic changes suggested in the organizational and administrative structure of local education agencies focus on the following requirements: (1) a director of school-community…