Investigated managers' salary decisions for 104 hypothetical employees experimentally varied on performance level, performance consistency, tenure, current salary, and external job offer. Found main effects of these five characteristics to account for an average of 77% of variance in raise decisions. Found substantial individual differences among…

Describes the position statement of Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, which has been adopted by the Research Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Characterizes the consent process expected of authors who desire to publish their research in "Childhood Education," the journal of…

Discusses the need for formal bibliographic policies in all libraries, and suggests that such policies should encompass standardization of bibliographic products, compatibility with bibliographic utility standards, determination of users' needs, cataloging of nonprint media, subject cataloging, and shelving practices. (CLB)

Examines changes in emphasis on collection development and conservation in both library and archival materials in recent years, and outlines evaluative criteria and priorities to be used in formulating collection management policy. (CLB)

Reviews some changes witnessed during the past three years in the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), the only federal government unit explicitly dedicated to supporting systematic inquiry about education. Although dwindling and underfunded, OERI has recently demonstrated some great renewal potential. (MLH)

Many scientists and policymakers are urging the federal government to set priorities for the scientific projects the government should support, but few can agree on how those priorities should be determined or on how much say researchers should have in the process. (MLW)

Traditional school administrative policy often establishes the structure and organization of the school first; from this structure, the program and curriculum then follow. By contrast, a case study is offered of an educational change as support for the reverse sequence, whereby the school program can be the determiner of school organization. (CJH)

The 1988 presidential election should be an important occasion for asking the political candidates questions regarding their interpretations of the Constitution, grasp of economics, effectiveness as politicians, leadership style, intellectual curiosity, understanding of differing aspirations Americans have for the nation, and views on the…

The post release experiences of 68 mentally retarded children were interpreted in light of historical factors occurring during the period of community placement (1970 to 1985). A relationship was noted between policy development and improved experiences, especially of children with severe/profound levels of retardation. (Author/DB)

Contends that to maintain integrity of the educational enterprise, alcohol policies in colleges and universities must be developed in a manner consistent with institutional educational goals. Notes that policies should be appropriate for college communities and should be aware of legislative and societal actions beyond the campus. Discusses…

Discusses the role of information technology in the development of national resources and the establishment of national administrative efficiency. The prospects for introducing information technology in Nigeria are examined, including possible obstacles and advantages. (10 references) (Author/CLB)

An examination of the effects of research on social policy, focusing on its impact on handicapped children and infants, discusses the influence of research on mainstreaming, Head Start, deinstitutionalization, and personnel preparation; presents steps leading to the formulation of social policy; and notes the reciprocal influence of research and…

Discusses results of a survey of nursing programs asking whether the programs had a policy on termination of students who are unsafe in clinical practice or whether the issue of needing a policy had been addressed by the institution. (CT)

A table lists institutions of higher education that have sold all or part of their holdings in companies with operations in South Africa. Most of the institutions that have partially divested use the Sullivan Principles, which set equal-employment standards for U.S. corporations, as a guideline. (MLW)

Factors that should be taken into account in studying a higher education institution's economic impact on the surrounding community are discussed, potential errors are pointed out, and the calculation of the effects of institutional expenditures in the community is explained. (MSE)