A combination of factors has resulted in placement of medical students in hospitals not accustomed to their presence, causing some confusion in these hospitals regarding the proper role of these students. A statement of student privileges and responsibilities, developed by the Southwestern Michigan Area Health Education Center to deal with this…

To deal with their critics and the educational environment of the 1980s, community colleges face several challenges. They must define their mission, conduct needs analyses and tailor programs to meet needs, maintain quality academic programs, justify open admissions with strong remediation programs, and provide quality leadership through…

In the guidance counselor's dealings with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and colleges, the ethical and legal considerations, especially those involving confidentiality, are often difficult to untangle. Fifteen cases are offered to provoke thought and judgments with regard to the issues and ambiguities discussed. (Author/JMD)

The author's objective is to express concern that population projections and competition for students place pressures on admissions officers and academic deans. His concern is that misrepresentation of the educational product may result from pressures. He fears that it is occurring now and that the government may move in to protect student…

Examines seven multimedia science projects in elementary and secondary schools. Discusses science attitudes and understanding, student responsibility for learning, gender equity, constructivism, multiple intelligences, learning and attitudes, and recommendations for teachers. (LRW)

Reveals the stormy relationship and ongoing controversy surrounding the scientific collaboration of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. Discusses the controversial 1944 Nobel Prize award to Hahn (ignoring the equal contribution of Meitner), the reaction of the scientific community, and the post-war years of both Meitner and Hahn. (MJP)

The author helped St. Andrew's Scots School, in Buenos Aires, formulate a statement of values that did justice to the school's "Scottish" past, its multicultural present, and its future. All school and community segments were encouraged to participate. Participants found unanimity in the Golden Rule, embodied in moral values such as…

College language department heads are encouraged to become proactive in responding to change in higher education by: undertaking departmental planning; ensuring good teaching; emphasizing collegiality; thinking creatively; becoming part of any college restructuring process; identifying allies on campus; staying informed about institutional…

One person librarians or solo librarians are the information providers of the future. This article discusses the need for solo librarians to be concerned with power and influence; service to customers; and political awareness/shared vision/partnership with management. Sidebar contains the OPL (One-Person Library) Manifesto with fundamental…

Examines the communitarian argument on schools, families, and youth culture expounded in Amitai Etzioni's influential book, "The Spirit of Community." In lieu of detailed policy proposals, Etzioni's readers are challenged to a general change in attitudes and values. Includes a discussion of Ray Pahl's critique of communitarianism. (MJP)

Describes current "adult-centric" nature of research on home-school relations in Britain, and sets out a framework for a research agenda for discussion within a traditionally "child-free" zone. Argues for research on home-school relations that takes a child-centered approach, treating children as competent informants on diverse…

Describes the legislative difficulties encountered in the struggle for tribal college funding in the 1980s, including executive classification of Native American higher education as nontrust, decreasing funds despite increased enrollment, and opposition from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (18 citations) (YKH)

The first year of shared governance in a Canadian urban elementary school and the responses of the school's 14 teachers to the system of equal rights and responsibilities for teachers and the principal were described. Shared governance worked well, although not without conflict, but the group eventually used shared governance to resolve conflicts.…

Employs a multiple research methodology to investigate and compare the time perceptions of university teachers from the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Both groups seriously miscalculated time spent on various activities. Reveals remarkable similarities regarding the actual activities and the degrees of estimation. (MJP)

In an interview, Blenda J. Wilson discusses aspects of her role as president of the University of California-Northridge, including decision making in the face of an earthquake and of controversial campus freedom-of-speech situations, the preparation and selection of college presidents, the threat to affirmative action policy, and being a role…