Goals study programs for institutions of higher education. (IR)

Heckling of government ministers speaking at a seminar sponsored by the extra-mural department of the university in Uganda has brought about changes in program policy for the department. The outcome may be the downgrading of liberal education. It would be a tragedy if the Uganda government were to decide that liberal education was of necessity…

Presents committee recommendations of student and administration committee at Union College, designed to protect purposes of education while encouraging open discussions on drugs. Stipulates that responsibility for health and quality of college rests with students themselves. (CJ)

Discusses the reasons for the growth of tax-exempt foundations in the United States, and their role in promoting social science research, community projects and educational activities both at home and abroad. The foundations' political philosophies and their relation with government are examined. Bibliography. (LC)

Discusses decision making on environmental concerns with particular reference to the work of Congress. Describes sources of information available to Congress, coordination between various congressional committees, and techniques of policy research. (EB)

Address presented to the Fifth Annual Phi Delta Kappa Research Seminar, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill., March 20, 1969.

Cartography is undergoing a digital transition with geographic data becoming available in machine-readable form and with the diminishing need to draw and print maps in order to communicate information. This automation will force cartographers to concentrate upon the institutional aspects of information management. Implications for geographic…

Articulates the position that a primary function of value-centered arguments is the generation of decision rules. Discusses decision rules and value-centered arguments; uses this analysis to identify issues of value proposition debate. Draws applications to academic debate. (PD)

Two politically oriented factors are cited as major impediments to effective conveyance of evaluation findings to decision makers. The first factor, relevance, includes the elements of timing and matching of perceptions. The second, constituency support, includes recognition of reference groups and political benefits. (Author/LC)

Discusses systems used to provide access to scientific and technical information in less developed countries (LDC), noting advanced country-based information and documentation systems, implications for LDC response, and conclusions concerning effective strategies. Thirty-eight references are cited. (EJS)

Discusses current activities to revitalize French science and industry and this nation's economy. These include increasing the civil research and development budget nearly 20 percent per year, establishing new links between science and industry, and involving scientists in research policy. (JN)

Institutions, individuals, policies, and interactions are identified as the four research perspectives that have guided most legislative studies and that could help to identify promising areas for future investigation of education issues. The discussion of each perspective includes a review of landmark research and comments on its contributions…

Argues that the generalist's breadth of knowledge is an indispensable quality for leadership. Points out that general international leadership is rare in an era when public opinion is instrumental in forming policy. Discusses four personal role models: Paul Hoffman, Jean Monnet, Hubert Humphrey, and Barbara Ward. (DMM)

The House Science and Technology Committee is launching a probe of where the U.S. ought to go in making science policy. The general drift of the inquiry involves whether the government's design of research support is out of date. Comments from witnesses indicate that it is. (Author/JN)

Statements from six major professional educational organizations describe their points of view about testing and measurement. The organizations include the National Education Association; American Association of School Administrators; National Association of Secondary School Principals; National School Boards Association; National Association of…