The author considers the philosophy of Tom Szasz and contends that the American Association on Mental Deficiency can be the major, socially incorruptible and politically unapproachable voice needed in the field of mental retardation. (SBH)

In October 1970, the MENC (Music Educators National Conference) National Executive Board officially adopted two goals for MENC, four for the profession, and 35 objectives. The goals and objectives, and the progress made toward obtaining them, are summarized. (KC)

Illustrates the challenges and benefits of setting business objectives for a project. Describes three ways that a technical communication product can contribute to the business performance of an organization. Explains how to write a business objective, and the benefits of doing so. (SR)

Explains how to conduct an organization's performance analysis that focuses on customer needs by identifying the desired state, determining the current state, and identifying the current or predicted gap in performance. Considers the organization's mission, a vision or strategic plan, the organization's cultural values, and organizational goals.…

Examines employer-assisted tuition support as a means that organizations use to improve human performance, considers how these programs are aligned with the overall strategic interests of the organization, and makes recommendations about how to measure performance improvement efforts in alignment with organization strategy. (LRW)

The mission of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) is to promote art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership. This brief describes the NAEA's vision, core values, goal, objectives and strategies, and rationale (why education in the arts and why advocacy), and presents a brief profile…

The National CARES Mentoring Movement (NCMM) is a call to commitment and action to the Black community to mentor its young, providing guidance and encouragement to build happy, productive and self-sustaining lives. Objectives include: (1) Connecting vulnerable Black youngsters with caring adults; (2) Communicating to at-risk youth that their…

This study examines nine voluntary working relationships or partnerships between tribal education departments (TEDs) and local education agencies supporting American Indian students. Individual profiles describe how each partnership works, focusing primarily on collaborative activities intended to improve education outcomes for American Indian…

Recognizing that a necessary and significant role change is underway in faculty development, this book calls for centers to merge their traditional responsibilities and services with a leadership role as organizational developers. Failing to define and outline the dimensions and expertise of this new role puts centers at risk of not only…

This brief explores three examples of state policies designed to help students and families cope with rising tuition costs at four-year institutions: the Wisconsin Covenant, the Georgia HOPE Scholarship Program, and the Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholars Program. Although the authors acknowledge the important role two-year colleges play in…

This report describes a voluntary audit program implemented by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The comprehensive audit program was developed to assure that all corporate programs adhere to the ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness. The standards address issues which relate to all ETS activities such as accountability, confidentiality of…

Reports results of a Delphi study of the American College Personnel Association's goals conducted by its Executive Council. Lists 37 goal priorities for ACPA. Discusses leadership's analysis of the goals in relationship to the organization's budget. (ABL)

Indicates that the most pervasive training challenge of the 1980s and 1990s is making sure that an organization becomes computer literate. Suggests that the ability to analyze needs effectively and prescribe training precisely will be crucial for success. (JOW)

Reports the results of a survey of U.S. organizations to determine what types of training programs are priorities and to whom these programs are delivered. (JOW)

Suggests how to get the most from committees, how to terminate them when they've served their purpose, and how to make them productive. (JOW)