This document contains comprehensive information designed to orient the part-time faculty member to the College of the Mainland. Information included in the handbook covers the history and philosophy of the college; student and instructor rights; a description of social and economic characteristics of the students; a description of the faculty;…

Describes nine steps that enable a school psychologist to determine the real agenda of a school system. The "real" agenda of a school is defined as those behaviors that are encouraged and discouraged by each school's culture on a daily basis, and is not necessarily equated with official school statements. (Author)

Clear guidelines for the operation of student publications are absolutely necessary. Some elements to be considered in establishing such guidelines are suggested. (Author/MLF)

This article reviews court decisions concerning drug testing among prisoners, military personnel, public employees, and school employees. Fourth Amendment considerations of unreasonable search and seizure are discussed. In developing drug testing policies school districts must review these decisions in order to both protect individual rights and…

In response to criticism of its high fees paid to some visiting professors, the University of South Carolina has established a policy by which visiting professors can earn an annual income no larger than that of the highest-paid professor at the institution. (MSE)

Discusses differing opinions about (1) exclusion of ill children from child care; (2) the meaning of fever; (3) appropriate care for ill children; (4) transfer of information about ill children in child care; and (5) written policies and procedures for care of ill children. (NH)

The discussions of participants of a workshop concerning the effects of retrenchment on teaching and research, institutional policies, and institutional operations in European higher educational institutions are summarized. (MSE)

Describes the policy of Toronto's public schools toward foreign students during the pre-World-War-One era as promoting their assimilation into the city's Protestant, British-Canadian cultural milieu. Considers the roles played by educators, Protestant missionaries, and society in general in the assimilative efforts, and the attempts of foreigners…

Discusses Project RISE, a school effectiveness project begun in Milwaukee in 1979. Attributes improved levels of student achievement under the project to changes in school practices, classroom practices, and staff attitudes toward students and toward themselves. (GC)

Argues that a school or district's ability to create effective learning conditions depends in large part on the extent to which policies exist to ensure that certain crucial principles are followed. Lists and discusses six policies to be considered by educators attempting to improve the quality of their programs. (FL)

The link that homework provides between school and community can become more productive if teachers and administrators ensure that the school homework is clear, meaningful, varied, and regularly assigned. (Author/TE)

Describes the development and content of a guide for developing and implementing a district policy for school counseling service in British Columbia. Discusses the composition and sponsorship of the committee, the process rather than prescriptive nature of the guide itself, and its utility for professionals. (Author/JAC)

Summarizes some of the main findings and conclusions of a recent National Foundation for Educational Research-sponsored project that was aimed at exploring the various facets of college-based careers guidance within school district-maintained further and higher education establishments throughout England and Wales. (CT)

Outlines legal perspectives and operating procedures for developing university policies to deal with students who exhibit mental and emotional disturbances. Procedures involving appropriate off-campus resources are needed. (JAC)