This book defines the relationship between higher education corporations and their various constituencies: federal, state and local governments; employees; and students. The first chapter, "Higher Education Law," details the legal background. The second chapter, "Intergovernmental Relations," discusses litigation which defined…

This consumers' guide provides an easily understandable, large print summary of the recommendations in a 10-year plan for changes in services to people with intellectual disabilities in Victoria, Australia. Twenty of the 250 recommendations of the plan are given in simplified language accompanied by illustrations, including recommendations for:…

A bibliography and program listing surveys publications and programs dealing with welfare of American Indian children. Topics include child abuse/neglect, child development and health, parent education, counseling, social work practice among American Indians, legal/jurisdictional issues in delivering child welfare services to American Indians,…

Theory and research on a variety of topics in higher education are addressed in 13 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: "College Environmental Influences on Learning and Cognitive Development: A Critical Review and Synthesis" (Ernest T. Pascarella); "Learning Theory and Research" (Cameron Fincher); "Methods and…

This book is designed to help industrial educators develop a basis for making decisions based on sound legal and ethical considerations--decisions related to students, colleagues, equipment, and money. The issues also concern administrators, advisory-committee members, risk managers, insurance representatives, and attorneys who work with…

The United States Supreme Court decided two cases in the area of school finance in 1986. It addressed student financial assistance under a vocational rehabilitation program for tuition at a sectarian postsecondary institution in Washington; it also decided a case challenging a state finance program. Cases were heard by other courts in an attempt…

This is the ninth in the series of monographs designed to summarize and analyze judicial decisions on elementary and secondary education issues. The cases under discussion (found in federal and regional reporters from June 30, 1986, to June 30, 1987) were selected on the basis of their relevance to contemporary problems in public school settings,…

Handicapped students are now protected by specific statutes in addition to the broad constitutional protection offered all students. As the number of related statutes, regulations, and case law decisions grew, assimilation became increasingly difficult. This publication attempts to meet educators' need for a succinct guide in special education…

The review synthesizes all available material on the issues and recommended and/or implemented solutions; and describes the historical and current development of the service delivery system, relevant cultural factors bearing on policies and procedures, specific issues and problems with various aspects of the system, and recent innovative…

Characteristics of part-time faculty, the legal position of part-time faculty, faculty development for part-timers, and other concerns are addressed in four papers. Thomas A. Emmet mentions the activities of some higher education associations with regard to the part-time employment issue and identifies 10 considerations for practices for these…

This PLACE workbook for clients in employment counseling helps them assess their employability, specifically in the part of PLACE related to personal needs. (A companion sourcebook is available separately as CE 031 890.) It contains employment-related topics about which clients are asked questions that can help them identify employment problems.…

This book is designed to acquaint Missouri teachers with the state laws that affect them. Teachers' legal status, their rights, duties, and obligations are defined. Examples are taken from constitutional provisions, judicial decisions, and statutory enactments to show both general aspects of school law for all teachers and specific applications to…

Eight papers from a one-day conference for lawyers, judges, and policy-makers discuss the effects on intergovernmental relations of the emerging body of laws, regulations, and court decisions governing federal grants and their recipients. The expanding importance of federal grants, notes an introduction to the papers, has meant both less leeway…

An overview of legal issues that relate to education, the abundance of new laws, newly applied laws, and judicial decisions in the field of education are discussed in this practical guide for educators. A historical orientation to some of the basic legal concepts in education is provided for: full disclosure, fair practices and nondiscrimination,…

Legal issues confronting religiously-affiliated colleges and other nonprofit institutions are discussed in this study prepared by the Center for Constitutional Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Legal and structural relationships between colleges and religious bodies that are discussed include: governing documents, governing boards,…