Considers the main thrust of recent increases in judicial and administrative review of the internal policies of colleges and universities, pointing out exceptions presently applicable to private institutions. Conclusion: Private colleges would be well advised to comply voluntarily with laws which admittedly apply only to public institutions. (JT)

Summarizes issues regarding the development of nuclear power in Canada and reasons for the organization of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. (RH)

Notes that the sparse amount of available data on the outcome of transracially adopted children is far from conclusive. There is a great need for follow-up studies that will monitor their psychosocial development as they go through adolescence. (Author/AM)

This article attempts to provide the social worker with a frame of reference for working with alcohol-related problems in the nonalcoholic treatment agency by: dispelling myths about alcoholism; providing a working definition of alcoholism; describing an effective means of identifying alcoholism; providing tools for intervention in the life of the…

Described are the most common eye conditions that can cause low vision and the kinds of services required by low vision persons. (Author)

The author surveyed five continuing education or inservice agencies, ranging from postsecondary institutions to clinical facilities, providing educational opportunities to health care providers. She identified their problems in planning, implementation, and evaluation. Differences were assumed to be a matter of priority, not problem types. (CH)

Illustrates how family systems theory has influenced the adoption services for infants at a family services agency, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County (Michigan), and describes the evolving practice of open communication between biological families and adoptive families. (BB)

Traces changes in the federal role in and priorities for higher education and poses questions concerning the relationship between the federal government and the accrediting community. Highlights reports evidencing state concern for quality and differences among the states with regard to program review and accreditation. (DMM)

Provides policy guidelines for state and local officials, professionals, and child advocates seeking to improve the reporting and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect. (BB)

Examined placement prevention programs intended to help troubled families stay together. Contrasted programs which terminated with continuance of family care with programs that ended in placement of children. Found that in the placed cases, problems were worse and more numerous, and family attitudes toward therapists and agencies were less…

The activities of UNESCO, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the European Economic Community to promote academic mobility and international recognition of credits and degrees are outlined, and problems still to be solved are discussed. (MSE)

An exploratory study of the role of protection and advocacy agencies in investigations of abuse and neglect of institutionalized developmental disabled persons indicated that these agencies play a major role in abuse and neglect prevention in spite of the few staff members and resources allocated to such investigations. (Author/CB)

Describes members of a citizen group as aggressive and dynamic adult learners addressing complex problems. Assistance that adult education agencies might provide similar groups and criteria for determining whether to do so are explored. Contrasts the tradition of serving individual needs with benefits of helping citizens address community…

This assessment of National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) highlights NCLIS and Reagan Administration, criticism of NCLIS, views of women members Toni Carbo Bearman and Elinor Hashim, public and private sector interaction, issues, NCLIS and UNESCO, fee-based services, and reaction to Cultural Minorities Task Force report.…

A literature review concerning the relationship of institutional research and the institution's decision-making process reveals a wide range of opinion. A recurring theme is the precarious position of the researcher in the unique organization of higher education. Most sources agree that the institutional research office must be perceived as…