This paper presents a conceptualization that interprets the processes of policymaking, institution building, and change planning as aspects of the same generic phenomenon of cultural action. Central to this conceptualization is a view of power that explains the dynamics of these related processes while it demonstrates their integral unity. The…

Implicit or explicit national governmental actions designed to perpetuate, change conditions, maintain the status quo, or introduce change (although not designed for that purpose) are known as policy. Some of these actions relate directly to population distribution from early land grants to present urban renewal and rural development activities.…

The Wilbur Cross Library of the University of Connecticut has conducted a Management Review and Analysis Program (MRAP) study as outlined by the Association of Research Libraries. The MRAP report contains introductory chapters on the history and present circumstances of the University of Connecticut and its library. There follow reports and…

This paper concerns the place of women and men in education, and the education of future men and women about their places in society. It is written to help the National Institute of Education (NIE) formulate policies and Research and Development (R & D) programs to serve all who seek to enjoy both equity and individual differences. This paper…

At their inception, community colleges adopted the traditional department/division structure. But there is a trend in community colleges toward combining related disciplines into a single department. Despite any administrative effort to subordinate or abolish the traditional department, the faculty within each discipline considers itself a…

The Conference Board's Special Executive Council has commissioned a series of studies into the implications and effects of information technology. This report is a formulation of the more compelling issues in these studies that call for immediate policy-level attention. The propositions and initiatives which were formulated are discussed in…

This report summarizes the recommendations of a study on higher education in Massachusetts, reviews in tabular format the estimated costs of adopting the recommendations, and briefly comments on the recommendations. Recommendations concern six areas: access to higher education and equalization of educational opportunity; public higher education;…

This document reports the findings and recommendations of a study of a number of high level policy issues in Massachusetts higher education. Findings indicate: (1) Massachusetts is not doing all it could to provide equal access and opportunity to its citizens. (2) The present physical plant of public higher education is probably adequate to meet…

This document written by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is a response to the Report of the Commission on Post-Secondary Education in Ontario. The general introduction presents two principles that are considered important in discussing the report: social responsiveness and quality. The best form of social responsiveness is to ensure the…

According to a recent census, over 46 percent of all American women today are employed outside the home. A growing number of these women and their families are turning to daycare programs for assistance in caring for their children. Researchers find that parents want decision-making roles in the programs which affect their children; they want to…

This paper develops a model for the analysis of occupational history data as a contribution toward the development of a system of social accounts. The model is designed to examine the flow of men, throughout their lives, through the occupational structure. Using retrospective life history data collected from a sample of black and white men, the…

This monograph presents a comprehensive but tentative matrix program structure and system of account codes that have been integrated to facilitate the implementation of PPB systems in local school districts. It is based on the results of an extensive analysis of K-12 public school district programs and management practices. In its entirety, the…

The politics of education is a new field of research specialization both in education and in political science. As with any new field, the politics of education faces a number of problems. On the other hand, it shows promise of being able to make important contributions both in increasing our understanding of educational and political systems and…

An emphasis on planned and completed educational reforms in Norway which reflect the attitude that education is a lifelong process is presented in this document. A study is made of some of the trends in the development of the formal school system which have been influenced by the concept of life-long education. This study includes primary,…

This monograph briefly explores the nature of independent business and the entrepreneur turned business manager, and presents the concept of a Council of Independent Businessmen for the advancement of independent business managers. A variety of experiences contribute to learning of any kind. The entrepreneur-manager should develop some means to…