Engineering schools in common with other educational institutions have been confronted with many unique problems since the outbreak of the European War in 1914. Previous to that time, an increasing number of men who entered colleges and universities elected subjects pertaining to commerce, business management, finances, etc. During the same…

This bulletin discusses teacher placement by public agencies. The contents of this bulletin include: (1) Difficulties in filling teacher positions; (2) Appointment committees as service organizations; (3) Demand much greater than supply; (4) Methods in placement work; (5) Special policies; (6) Follow-up work; (8) Bureaus in State offices; (9)…

Lists polymer chemistry topics and depth of topics to be covered in general chemistry courses. Also lists topics using polymers as tools for delivering necessary concepts, discussing 11 topic areas. List of readings, information on textbook evaluation, and illustrative examination questions are included. (JN)

A system of faculty evaluation is described that is based on a hierarchy of assessment stages: foundation (reviewing work goals, standards, and results), peer evaluation, self-assessment, administrator appraisal, and arbitration committee. Checks and balances ensure accuracy of evaluation. (MSE)

The role of the Ontario Council of University Affairs, an independent advisory board that serves as a buffer between the Province and the universities, is outlined, and recent reports and actions of the agency are discussed as they affect institutional autonomy and accountability. The universities' responses are also reported. (MSE)

A survey in an Australian technical institute focused on the relationship between faculty's trust in academic leadership on campus and the operation of committees, in the context of institutional governance and administration. Attitudes toward administrators and committees, satisfaction with decisions, information sources, and perceived channels…

The Job Training Partnership Act, replacing the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, gives responsibility for federally funded job training to state governors and local private industry and government. School boards should get a member on the private industry council appointed to direct program operations in their service delivery area. (RW)

Academics and government officials must develop a rational method to impose restraints on international technology transfer. Development of any prior review system will be difficult because of possible misinterpretation of well-meaning recommendations. A joint academic-government advisory committee to make recommendations and monitor developments…

A model medical care evaluation (MCE) program was implemented at the Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. The program was evaluated by quantitative and qualitative observational techniques, questionnaires, and interviews, and by comparing committees for which the implementation was highly successful with those less successful. (Author/MLW)

This synopsis of the Committee on Ability Testing report (see ED 213 770 and ED 213 771) discusses recent controversy over testing limitations, test fairness, admissions testing, test disclosure, and test use in public schools to improve substandard performance. (CM)

Provides a developmental chronicle of how a middle school administrator developed, introduced, and maintained a "walking advisement" program at his school. (FL)

Ideas for improving quality, which evolved from a survey conducted for the National Commission on Higher Education Issues, are presented. Suggestions are given for retaining public confidence in higher education, improving accreditation practices, strengthening faculty and institutional performance, improving students' intellectual motivation, and…

The Sloan Commission on Government and Higher Education Report, which tries to reconcile the demand for government aid with the maintenance of institutional independence, is discussed. The response to the commission's report is described. The commission's influence is seen to be undercut by its composition--mostly members of private institutions.…

The communication aspect of a vocational education advisory committee can be improved by a newsletter prepared by business and office education students and educators reporting committee activities and the school's actions, according to the article. Topics to be included in the newsletter are described. (MF)

The author examines the nature of teacher education advisory bodies in Canada. (Editor)