The Policy Statement on Network and Multiple Machine Software of the International Council for Computers in Education (ICCE) calls for cooperation between educators, software developers, and vendors in preventing software piracy. This summary includes a suggested district policy statement on software copyright. (MBR)

Some suggestions for introducing advertising into faculty-staff papers include get support from the administration, set an advertising policy, develop a budget, consult professionals, structure the advertising department, and hire an advertising representative. (MLW)

Program review is seen as a increasingly used tool by colleges and universities and system and state level boards to assess the quality of existing academic programs. The role of trustees in program review is that of setting broad policy goals. (MLW)

The impact of appointing presidents on the economic policy decisions of their district judge appointees is discussed. Voting patterns of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon judicial cohorts are examined. Significant differences are found among all four cohorts; the variance, however, is accounted for by the conservatism of the Nixon…

Describes steps taken by the Massachusetts Childcare Coalition to remediate organizational weaknesses and build on past successes including creation of a transition steering committee, clarifying the coalition's roles and functions, establishing a permanent steering committee, expanding membership to include a wider range of human service and…

The federal role in improving research and development productivity is discussed. A six-point national science and technology data policy is proposed, suggesting that progress ultimately will depend on an overall science and technology policy, the first priority of which is to make available existing knowledge. (Author/JN)

To criticize the ideology of integrating the arts into general education, three questions are discussed: (a) What does the ideology assume about education? (b) What does it assume about art? (c) How has the ideology been received? It is foolish to rely on career civil servants and philanthropists for policymaking in art education. (SR)

Examines practical and ethical arguments which support the trend of allowing teachers increased participation in decision making. Concludes that both the practical arguments, based on the promise of increased educational productivity, and the ethical arguments, based on the doctrine of workplace democracy, must be considered in policy formation.…

The work of Raymond Williams presents a reevaluation of those categories central to radical critiques of schooling in capitalist society. Most importantly, it demands a reevaluation of the theoretical tendency, both determinist and positivist, that compels education to remain a secondary event in the process of social change. (Author/BW)

Provides a definition of policy and a general overview of the steps to be considered in shaping policy. Discusses change strategies and gives an example of policy formation: the work of Manitoba's Community Maternal and Child Health Task Force. (Canadian Home Economics Association, 151 Slater Street, Suite 805, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5H3.) (SK)

The social scientist has certain responsibilities in reporting the results and implications of research. S/he must consider: 1) the importance of the audience and the decisions they might make; 2) the complexity of the social findings; 3) the likelihood of practical impact of research findings; and 4) the possibility of harm to a distinct group in…

Distinguishes between educational reform and educational innovation, classifies (with examples) types of educational reform, and reviews literature on educational reform. Presents a research-oriented proposal for classifying educational reforms in terms of the objectives of reform and the processes by which reform is conceived, formulated, and…

In its role as a broker between the scientific community and the Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment evaluates the soundness of scientific conclusions for policy makers and ensures that research findings are included in formative policy analysis. (Author)

Two kinds of jurisdictions are compared and contrasted to help identify what is--and is not--distinctive to dimensions of the political process. Areas where research is needed are identified. (PN)

Identifies policy matters to be addressed in establishing policy for computer based reference services: background and objectives; service organization and modes of operation; staff selection; training and personnel issues; service procedures; and specific search policies. Six sources are listed. (RBF)