The role of an economic development agency in promoting networking and communication among high-tech industries in one region of the Netherlands is described. (Author/MSE)

The major legal issues surrounding trustee financial exigency decisions, the fiduciary duties of trustees to preserve net institutional assets, and potential trustee liability for a decision to close an institution prior to bankruptcy are examined. (Author/MSE)

The future of faculty unions depends on an acceptance of their special role in the academy. Faculty unionization will not follow the industrial model, but a relatively high percentage of faculty are unionized, and academic managers who are hostile to unions will not find faculty to be a docile group. (MSE)

The role and functions of the Netherlands' interuniversity agency are discusssed. It makes recommendations to Dutch organizations concerning the equivalency of education received abroad, stimulates international academic mobility, and provides information to Dutch nationals going abroad or potential foreign students in the Netherlands about Dutch…

A discussion by endorsers of the American Association of University Professors' (AAUP) 1940 statement on academic freedom and tenure is summarized, including the topics of academic accuracy watchdogs, government constraints on academic freedom, irregular faculty appointments and periodic review, special issues at church-related colleges, and the…

Faced with dwindling resources, some colleges and universities have experimented with a variety of staffing alternatives, but good staffing strategies must be realistic, flexible, and fair to all involved. (Author/MSE)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to provide advice, ideas, and inspiration to teachers, school administrators, and others for planning a hands-on environmental day at school. Many of the tips and ideas in this guide come from "Make a Difference Day" events supported by EPA. EPA launched its "Make a…

This report describes how expanding Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) services in New York City's Community School District 11 (CSD 11) demonstrates how a community school district can work with early childhood programs in the community to integrate early childhood services and public education in the northeast Bronx. The report examines the roles…

The traditional role of a college or university finance committee is to oversee an institution's financial operations, ensure that a viable long-range fiscal plan is in place, and recommend financial policies to the governing board. The finance committee may assume additional responsibilities in response to changing needs and expectations of the…

The program Effective Schooling in Rural Africa was developed by the Basic Education Cluster of the World Bank in response to concerns about poor quality schooling in rural Africa. This report draws on a multi-agency working group meeting held in June 2000 and on subsequent work to outline some key elements of the information base for quality…

New directions for community based residential programs and changes that may occur during the 1980s are discussed. (Author/SEW)

The sex discrimination case of Geraldine Cannon in applying to medical schools is reviewed and related; earlier cases are examined. The standards set by the courts in these cases are discussed, and the roles of federal agencies and the courts are examined. (MSE)

Describes a study that analyzed the distance-learning policies and guidelines for six regional accrediting agencies. Found that most agencies are studying how to address distance learning. Argues for the elimination of accreditation differences between on-campus and distance learning in community colleges. (10 citations) (JDI)

Traces the evolution of Canada's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) from an agency focused on promotion of resource development and protection of the natural environment to a major player in outdoor and environmental education. Focuses on contributions of the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre, under MNR direction, in providing outdoor…

The paper explores the involvement of three key professions (rehabilitation counseling, special education, and vocational special needs education) in providing transition services for employment preparation for people with disabilities. Recommendations for a three-level transdisciplinary approach to service delivery are presented. (JDD)