Discusses with respect to the British Library the application of new technology, advisory committee problems, the value of the Lending Division and its potential problems, improvement of the Reference Division services, complaints concerning the Bibliographic Services Division, and objections regarding the Research and Development Department. (RBF)

Many colleges and universities have attractive involvement programs for corporations. They entice businesses with advisory council positions, cooperative research ventures, business-management seminars, and specialized continuing and graduate education courses. Examples of corporate involvement programs are described. (MLW)

Describes the development and activities of New Jersey's State Commission to Study Teacher Preparation Programs, the Newman Commission, and its proposals for teacher certification changes. Also presented are the New Jersey Education Association's views on the Commission and an NJEA policy statement on teacher education. (SJL)

The efforts of an ad hoc committee formed to lobby for federal legislation to allow tax deductions to nonitemizers for charitable gifts are described. Suggests that decline in charitable contributions could be disastrous to colleges, churches, etc. (MLW)

Describes the public relations program of the Schodack (New York) Central Schools aimed at parents and senior citizens. (JM)

Evaluation of organizations (school programs) is contrasted to individual cognitive assessments which school psychologists typically perform. Evaluation criteria are suggested and applied to a hypothetical program--committee for the handicapped. Four deterrents to organizational evaluation by school psychologists are cited. (CP)

To improve cooperative programs by selecting qualified students, Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, Virginia, uses teamwork in the form of a screening committee consisting of the principal, assistant principals, program coordinators, and guidance counselors to review student applications, examine student records, and interview the…

Following a brief discussion of Finland's adult educational development and the educational passivity in rural areas, the perspectives that were opened to the inhabitants of rural Finland by the work of the Adult Education Committee is discussed. (SH)

Describes the rationale and operations of the Professional Growth and Instructional Development Committee at Harrisburg Area Community College (Pennsylvania), and discusses the advantages of utilizing a committee of faculty members to provide leadership in instructional change. (JDS)

The admissions and selection process of the Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine, which provides cooperative education, services and research to Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Screening committees are used in each state to evaluate individual applicants. Their procedures and problems are discussed. (LBH)

In its search for a new president, the University of Michigan was forced, under open meeting laws, to invent a semi-public search, with governing board members unable to talk privately with search advisory committee members. However, the four outstanding candidates were brought into the process before it became public; next time, the search might…

Examines changes in the way many universities conduct presidential searches, outlines the American Association of University Professors' position on presidential searches and the rationale behind it, and discusses secrecy issues. Describes the University of Washington's recent experience and the results of a survey concerning practices on 100…

Describes how a citizen's advisory committee in Arlington County, Virginia formulated criteria that the school board could use in recruiting and appointing a new superintendent. The final recommendations focused on two categories of superintendent attributes--educational leadership and personal qualifications. (LMI)

This article discusses the role in the Netherlands of independent regional advisory teams made up of professionals who have experience with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors. One team's methods are illustrated by describing the case of a completely isolated 24-year-old man who, after a 7-year intervention, was able to fulfill a long…

Reports on new activities and ideas from various sources: a humorous test to evaluate whether a teacher has taught too long; differences between generations in reporting school influences; health and safety monitors in child care centers; usefulness of an advisory board; and staff recreation. (SH)