The advantages and disadvantages of laws mandating openness in decision-making are outlined, and their particular relevance in the case of collegial decision-making is discussed. (MSE)

Rule changes adopted by the NCAA at a special convention cover: playing and practice seasons, financial aid, personnel, recruiting, and academics and eligibility. (MLW)

Congress seems serious about designing a new federal program to modernize campus research facilities, but the ultimate issue in dividing the funds will be whether the current distribution of federal resources for research best serves the national interest. (MSE)

Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton told the Education Commission of the States that states and public schools must quickly address the issues of overgrown bureaucracy, lack of innovation on all levels, inadequate administrator training, and too little firsthand knowledge of classroom activities among administrators and policymakers. (MSE)

The state of development of a nation and of the higher education system within the nation are important factors to consider when making decisions about the applicability of policy and planning methodologies. Strategic methodologies, policy domain, and planning domain are discussed. (MLW)

The role of libraries in the search for quality education was addressed in the Carnegie Foundation's report, "College," and at the first higher education conference on academic libraries. Information literacy and policy, campus organizational issues, and programs in economic development support, active learning, and faculty development…

Describes the formation of a committee to examine policy and practices regarding the preservation of federal records and the impact of computer technologies on federal recordkeeping. The scope and design of the study are discussed, the recommendations of the committee are summarized, and the impact of the study is assessed. (CLB)

While the National Collegiate Athletic Association made no policy changes in its recent meeting, many presidents, athletics directors, and other sports officials attending may have made substantial progress toward reform through extensive exchange of ideas on the notion of federation within divisions, the legislative process, and financial aid…

Diversification of rural economies and changes in financial markets and world trade have broken down many barriers that insulated rural areas in the past. United States rural areas--the rural South and Northeast in particular--now appear to be affected slightly more than urban areas by national monetary and fiscal policies. (JHZ)

Describes the existing legislative environment shaping the U.S. federal government's approach to Japanese scientific and technical information, and compares this to the scientific and technical information infrastructure in Japan. Policy options for the United States are presented and evaluated, and recommendations for a federal information policy…

Describes Title I of PL 99-457, federal legislation dealing with early intervention services for handicapped infants and their families which requires a state plan to include a definition of "developmental delay." Discusses the individual family service plan and strategy for rural educators. (SKW)

Describes the European Institute for the Media (EIM), located at the University of Manchester, which is the major center of media policy research and development in Western Europe. Topics discussed include the institute's objectives, research programs, consultancies, role in developing countries, internships and post experience courses, Library…

Gives a short history of the program. Outlines the sanctuary designation process. Lists educational, research, and program objectives. Provides a list of the seven areas that have been designated and three candidates. (CW)

Rational and political theories of education budgeting are critiqued using comparative field data on the management of declining resources in 10 urban school systems. A new rational theory is introduced that explains events in these cities; restructures rational theory; and incorporates political, economic, and administrative concepts. Included…

Suffolk University initiated two audits that proved beneficial: a legal audit and an insurance audit. A legal audit involves having an attorney review a college's contracts, personnel handbooks, catalogs, etc., in order to anticipate and prevent problems. An insurance audit reviews an institution's risk coverage. (MLW)