Reviews, editorally, aspects of the planned reorganization of federal education programs. (SL)

This paper examines 38 research studies that were conducted on various aspects of organization development (OD) technology. The studies are compared along eight dimensions. Problems associated with evaluating OD and the limited amount of OD research are discussed. It is argued that more systematic, longitudinal research on OD is needed. (Author)

The evolution of the practice of counseling may be viewed as a series of misconceptions concerning both the real needs of students and the most effective ways of meeting those needs. This article identifies forces for changing the delivery of services and resulting trends in service delivery at one university. (Author/JEL)

Examines the potential impact of the advent of collective bargaining for building-level school administrators on the organizational structure of schools, school district decision-making patterns, and relationships among building-level administrators, teachers, and district-level administrators. (JG)

Reviews the focus of past publications and conferences of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and concludes that curriculum has received much more attention than supervision has. Argues that continued overemphasis on curriculum will eventually lead to the demise of innovation in both curriculum and supervision. (JG)

The need for a separate cabinet-level Department of Education is argued by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, who sees little priority currently being given to education in HEW. (LBH)

Provides a case study of the evolution of the Paracollege, a major curriculum change at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. The paracollege is a small experimental unit in which innovation in education and new patterns of both learning and teaching are tested. (Author/RK)

The construction and staffing of a permanent Education Forum in Washington is advocated as a focal point for the sharing of information from research, policy studies, and administrative activities in many fields affecting education. It could achieve the immediate public results that a separate Department of Education, whose creation is beset by…

A course focusing on bankruptcy reorganization uses simulation and role-playing to increase the depth and speed of students' comprehension of the substantive concepts inherent in reorganization proceedings and their place in the process. (MSE)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's new executive director responds to questions about leadership style, the tightening academic standards, effects of cost containment, women's athletics, blacks in coaching and sports administration, institutional autonomy, and competition with the College Football Association. (MSE)

Improving school district operating effectiveness and efficiency through organizational renewal involves the following: (1) a review of how the district makes plans; (2) consideration of the organizational structure; and (3) a human resources review. In all phases, providing for employee input should produce widespread benefits to the…

The second part to an article on the self-organization of change in individual development, this article describes the organization as developmental and self-organizing. Examines expectations about how social systems develop and offers a new framework. Describes change in group and organizational behavior with emphasis on student affairs.…

Applauds Caple for his application of general systems theory to student development and student personnel, but cautions against the overgeneralization of applying paradigms from other fields to student development and psychology. Urges practitioners to be clear on the concepts before using them. (Author/ABB)

Responds to commentaries on his article on self-organization theory. Makes the point that student behavior cannot be understood outside of its environment nor can the campus environment be understood apart from student behavior. (ABB)

Southwest Missouri State University's efforts toward a major change in institutional role and toward increasing admissions requirements are examined as they affect each other. (MSE)