The development and implementation of long range planning mechanisms in a polytechnic institute are described, from inception of the idea through formulation of objectives, subgoals, strategies, policy guidelines and priorities, development of a goals and directions statement, and assessment of external environment and internal capacities. (MSE)

It is argued that institutions of higher education do not have the organizational capability to enable them to respond to expected external changes in a productive, planned systematic way. Strategic planning is seen as the appropriate mechanism through which institutions can adjust and adapt to new environmental requirements. (MLW)

The impact of an academic progress policy implemented at Cleveland State University is reviewed and evaluated with a focus on: the methodology used in identifying students affected by the academic progress policy; student characteristics; possible misuse of Title IV funds; and benefits and future of the policy. (MLW)

Reviews methodological weaknesses of studies that evaluate alternative settings and programs for long-term care of the elderly. Argues that research should provide better information and present options to clients, service providers, and policymakers, rather than studying whether one alternative is more effective than another. (Author/MJL)

Compares the impact of common law and reform rape legislation on prosecution based on analysis of 445 forcible and statutory rape cases in King County, Washington. Concludes that the impact of the statutory reform has been mainly symbolic and educative for society at large, rather than instrumental for law enforcement. (Author/MJL)

Sweden and Denmark are becoming aware that the "at risk" group of unemployed young people present a double-edged risk in that they are economically and socially disadvantaged and constitute a risk for society at large. Sweden and Denmark differ in their responses to the problem. (BRR)

Policies and professionalism are discussed with reference to experiences in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Great Britain. A professional development policy is considered to be a prerequisite for inservice programs for academic staff, evaluation of academic performance, and career-related decisions. (Author/MLW)

Recent research about academic advising is reported and specific ways to implement an academic advising system are suggested. Advising as part of academic integration, multiple approaches to advising, formulating policy for advising, rewards, and training and evaluation are discussed. (MLW)

Discusses the role of scientific information in four areas: research management, distinctions between science issues and policy issues, criteria development and standard setting, and risk analysis. Recommends ways to improve the process by which scientific data are evaluated and incorporated into standard-setting actions by EPA decision makers.…

Cricizes Jacqueline Kasun's article denouncing sex education programs. Refutes her charges that the sex education program in Arcata, California, was designed to indoctrinate children in the direction of a new morality. States that the program was an attempt by teachers and the community to reinforce familial and moral values. (BE)

States that the shift in community college fiscal support and policy making from the local to the state level has resulted in an increased need for statewide data collection. Explores the problems with state-level community college research, provides examples of successful programs, and explains key features of successful statewide research. (DD)

The author traces the development of this new field of legal study concerning the interface of law and educational policy. Finding the field's current approach misdirected through overemphasis on reform and the Constitution, he suggests a new paradigm, law-in-action, with a broader focus drawn from related disciplines. (SJL)

Second careers are examined from an organizational viewpoint, and new directions for education-work policy, suggested by a unique second career program of the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic controllers, are explored. Focus is on age, organizational and training factors, and community involvement. (Author/JMD)

Explores the growing incidence of presidential resignations caused by current financial problems, and describes the importance of political skills, as well as administrative ability, to administrative success. Enumerates five steps for effective policy-making and discusses the problems encountered in dealing with popularly elected college boards.…

The French language article analyzes 60 research projects undertaken in an urban Quebec school board in order to describe the research which has actually been incorporated into educational policies. The article demonstrates the importance of the way in which research is produced and adopted to the circumstances at hand. (Author/SB)