Reexamines human factors of human-machine systems from an individual and organizational behavior standpoint, particularly as they relate to library automation. Attitudes about automation, the successful introduction of change, the impact of automation on organizational structure, the impact on humans, and leadership within the human-machine system…

Substantive institutional change can only be accomplished by faculty and staff who have changed. The skills needed for that change must be learned. The college administrator charged with managing change can use knowledge of the people and systems involved to create conditions for constructive engagement of those affected by the change. (Author/MSE)

The key element in parental involvement is a sense of parent-school partnership. Parents can participate as decision makers, helpers, and coeducators. Facilitating parental involvement means removing five barriers: distance between parents and teachers, lack of teacher training, race and class biases, limited views of parental involvement, and…

The agendas of active learning, technology, and restructuring--each a powerful vehicle for changing learning and teaching in schools--must be pursued concurrently to be maximally effective. Creating new technology schools and initiating technology projects in restructuring districts are two approaches that can transform schooling's image and…

Analyzed organizational politics in student affairs organizations by surveying 179 members of Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators regarding political strategies and personal characteristics associated with politically effective individuals. Concluded that student affairs administrators acknowledged frequent…

Provides introduction to special section of journal on new ideas about how to analyze change. Reviews Rogosa's (1988) myths of longitudinal research. Includes overview of other articles in the section that emphasizes what is new and improved in design and analysis of change. (Author/NB)

The Reaction-to-Change (R-T-C) Inventory is a broadly applicable tool to help trainers foster organizational change. Managers can use the results of the R-T-C Inventory to prepare employees for change, keep them informed, and get them involved in fostering change. (Author/JOW)

This study compared 28 barriers to change in teacher education identified in the literature with actual experiences reported by 15 teacher educators. Results indicated many of the barriers were easily recognized by all interviewees as having inhibited or hindered reform efforts at their institutions. (SM)

Fifty white college seniors completed Students' Demographic Questionnaire, Successful University Students Interview Form, and Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior Scale. Results revealed that successful white students would change interaction styles to accommodate either predominantly white or predominantly black American…

Evaluation of an innovative approach to organizational change using managers as instructors included a survey of 266 of the managers. Factor analysis of their responses showed that support for the innovation was contingent upon their belief that it was consistent with their role, that their power will be enhanced, and that the time required is…

The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) measures and quantifies the change process in people as their organizations move forward. It examines Stages of Concern, Levels of Use, and Innovation Components. This paper discusses how to best use CBAM and examines key messages: change is a process, not an event; change is a highly personal experience;…

Describes a two-day retreat held by trustees at Dickinson College (Pennsylvania). The retreat was preceded by self-study completed by individual trustees, which provided a basis for the group's development of proposals. Outcomes of the retreat included higher, clearer standards for board members; a new mechanism for trustee self-evaluation; and…

The act of reflection provides an opportunity for amplifying the meaning of one's work through others' insights; applying meaning to new situations; committing to experimentation or innovation; and documenting learning and sharing knowledge. Students and teachers need time for metacognitive reflections, collaborative dialogues, and portfolio and…

Defines proactivity as a way of behaving that directly alters your work environment. Discusses the role of initiative; proactive school librarians; change opportunities; change-oriented goals; and the downsides of proactivity, both institutional and personal. (LRW)

Although school tragedies are not totally preventable, they will be far more preventable if schools develop a written school safety plan. Components should include legally mandated safety drills, regularly scheduled school safety audits and evaluations, a student apparel policy, a schoolwide discipline plan, and a closed campus. (MLH)