Addresses problems, such as the relationship of needs to the availability of services, encountered by rural officials in conducting needs assessments of community services and notes their implications for policy makers. (SB)

The policy-making and policy implementation processes used in Swedish higher education, the most comprehensive recent reform effort, are analyzed to illuminate the larger problem of higher education reform in general. It is concluded that the experiences do not fit the standard models of public choice, nor do they conform to prevailing ideas about…

Issued to provide guidance for the resolution of problems inherent in providing and securing good educational software, this statement outlines responsibilities of educators, hardware vendors, and software developers/vendors. Sample policy statements for school districts and community colleges, suggested format for software licenses, and technical…

Discusses major influences on vocational education that should be considered in the development of plans and policies: (1) economic and political climate, (2) technological innovation and application, and (3) demographic trends and the composition of the work force. (JOW)

A 360-unit reference station system at the University of Washington makes important policy information available to all. Each station contains information on university policies, procedures, and services; state and federal regulations; and other matters affecting staff, faculty, and students. (MLW)

Discusses the relevance of United States engineering education to foreign students, the impact of foreign students on engineering education, military and economic security concerns, and immigration and "brain drain" questions. Concludes that more research is needed to understand the contribution of foreign students and to provide for…

Describes the composition of the migrant worker population in the countries of Western Europe and traces developments in government policies regarding control and stabilization of immigration, provision for education and granting of political rights. (Editor)

In what way has social research helped the nation resolve the issue of school desegregation? The answer seems to be in no way. Considers why this has been the case. (Author/RK)

Reviews the highlights of the Federal legislation relating to Adult Basic Education (ABE) in terms of the specific laws from 1964 to 1975, with a brief commentary on the social context of the legislation and makes recommendations for future ABE Federal legislation. (WL)

Describes the characteristics of the successful community college president and recommends that board members eschew written policies and allow the president maximum flexibility. (DC)

Notes that either consciously or symbolically, most local Indian elites see and appraise government assistance and reform in terms of their own self interest. (Author)

Methods by which the college, after 90 years, began long-range planning are described along with how it moved to the cyclical model after 12 more years. (Author/LBH)

The American Indian Policy Review Commission's Health Task Force identified the following deficiencies in Indian health care: inadequate policy; inadequate appropriations; inadequate delivery systems; lack of responsiveness on the part of state and local agencies toward Indians; lack of oversight and accountability at all levels of Indian Health…

The process of developing a policy and practice for dealing with student appeals about grades they have received is discussed. Starting point was a system already in use in another institution. A step-by-step analysis of the undertaking, including student representation, is described. (Editor/LBH)

The higher education community can now produce statistical data with which to support its demands to Washington. The data are compiled by the Policy Analysis Service (PAS) of the American Council on Education. Implications of this data availability are examined. (LBH)