Asks whether Machiavelli or St. Benedict of Nursia provides the better model for school administration and student discipline. Finds Benedict's teachings, which stress love, prudence, and the avoidance of extremes, better suited to the traditions and spirituality of Catholic education. (DMM)

Determines the level of union activity in housing offices in the southeast region of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I). Focuses on interest in unions by housing employees, potential for change, factors likely to foster union activity, and types of institutions most likely to be unionized. (ABB)

Reviews the debate over Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and how the legal and policy issues arising from the disease affect the schools. Reviews recent court decisions emphasizing the need for schools to adopt written policy for dealing with AIDS. Includes discussion of two court cases relating to school administration. (MD)

Discusses responsibilities of media specialists and librarians regarding knowledge of copyright developments; copyright owners' rights; Fair Use, which provides educators with limited rights to reproduce copyrighted works; congressional guidelines established to guide Fair Use application; and off-air recording limitations, a particularly…

When planning a conference with the school principal, parents should remember that principals do not have the autonomy of those from past eras. To help ensure a successful meeting, parents can plan ahead, outline expectations, and not expect an immediate solution. (DF)

Discusses research that found that the more teachers involve parents in their teaching practice, the more parents will be involved in their children's education and will recognize the efforts and merits of teachers. (JOW)

The 2004 Vermont School Crisis Guide has been revised to improve its use by School Crisis Teams and Public Safety Committees. The Guide is now organized by roles so users can quickly locate their responsibilities in a crisis. The Crisis Guide pages can be used to document pertinent information (time, witnesses) immediately after an emergency…

To help determine elementary school policies, we surveyed elementary school children, staff members, and parents about various aspects of an elementary school?s spirit and pride program with input from 185 1st-3rd graders, 215 4th-6th graders, 308 parents, and 39 staff members. A 15-item survey was designed, with slight modifications as they…

Parents, lawmakers, supervisors, and unions are among the many constituencies that demand influence, if not control, of the educational process. How does the school administrator balance all the needs of the various groups and still remain true to the ultimate, though most powerless constituency-the students? Through case studies and anecdotes…

This guide provides a conceptual framework and a step-by-step process to help educators implement a comprehensive violence-prevention plan. The plan is presented in four parts: (1) the four problem types; (2) the three supporting actions; (3) the step-by-step process; and (4) references and resources. The four types of problems related to violence…

Most universities claim to own at least some faculty-created works. This paper explores ownership of faculty-created intellectual property by examining copyright cases that have touched on faculty ownership of their work, the teacher exception to the work-for-hire doctrine and its relationship to academic freedom, and university copyright…

Cosumnes River College's (California) 2000 strategic plan describes a shared vision for the college's future and is intended to assist the college community in the dynamic process of responding to changes in student needs, educational policy, technology, and regional demographics. This plan is designed to guide decision making and to identify key…

What is the role of "zero" in grading? According to several authors, giving students a zero lets them too easily off the hook, seldom serves as a motivator for them to do better and is not an accurate reflection of what has been learned. While students do need to be responsible and accountable for their work, assigning a zero skews the grade and…

This report is the first in a series examining the policy issues relating to charter schools in Hawai'i. It addresses the overall challenges to charter schools, the law establishing a charter funding formula, a new program area of the state budget, fringe benefits, and issues needing clarification and resolution. The purpose of this series of…

Author evaluated the role that society has placed upon speed''. (RK)