Performance contracting is getting a mixed reaction from the nation's education companies. Some are exploring it aggressively, while others - who think it may only be a passing fad -- are approaching it with caution. (MF)

Discusses the possible limits on the legal authority of a school to contract with private enterprise for instructional services. The proper procedure for entering into such a contract is discussed. (JF)

Success of re-admitted students is unrelated to past academic work in high school or college, and incentive is most important factor. (IR)

Author urges admissions and records people to become less office-manager types and more involved with the educational policies and standards they administer. (IR)

Suggests that much of grading is self-defeating and inhibits significant learning because it pits students against the teacher's standards. Proposes, alternatively, that the basis of evaluation should be on the student's effort within his ability range, and on how successfully he competes against ignorance. (LC)

This paper presents the results of an application of a systematic method of design evaluation to the process and outcome studies published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology from 1964 through 1968. (Author)

Describes educational program audits, what they are, what they do, and outlines a model audit system. (Author/KJ)