Discusses how an organization can demonstrate leadership and character through its operating principles and practices based on experiences at the Metro West Airports Authority (MWAA). Explains how the MWAA made the transition from a department within the federal government to an independent, not-for-profit organization. (Author/LRW)

Outlines why reciprocity is an important dimension when studying educational inspectorates and explores the relationship between reciprocity and evaluation. Describes how a minority of European inspectorates are involved in reciprocal relationships with their evaluands. Suggests ways they can become more involved without "negotiating the…

Responses from 20 of 22 Texas state government agencies using volunteers resulted in recommendations for volunteer management: standardize data collection, provide liability coverage, expand recognition programs, hire competent managers, support adequate infrastructure, replicate best practices, share best practices, encourage participation in…

Explores issues related to the increasing role of private agencies in provision of supply teachers across Britain's schools. Draws on 60 interviews with mix of supply teachers, schoolteachers, and employees from two branches of large teacher-supply agency. Concludes that new models of providing temporary teaching cover are needed to address…

Suggests that professional researchers need to act as change agents to convince government officials of the usefulness of performance measurement. Offers guidelines for professional researchers who want to increase the use of performance by governments at all levels. (Contains 53 references.) (JOW)

Lists the postsecondary institutions currently accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in alphabetical order by state and the colleges that are candidates for accreditation. (DMM)

Includes the constitution and rules of procedure of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Lists members of the Board of Directors and commissions of the association, and honorary members. (DMM)

Claims successful institutionalization of emancipation programs for youths in foster care will depend on a variety of factors, including astute political opposition to the current administration, production of accurate outcome data from the programs, community acceptance, and agency change. Contends independent living is a healthy goal for…

Explains the rationale and diversity of federal historical publications, examines recent trends, and describes some of the ways in which these histories are currently being used by federal officials and the public. A bibliography of 222 items published in 1987 is appended. The items in this bibliography are categorized by topical specialties. (12…

The construction industry will be short of labor by the mid-1990s. A master plan must be devised by management, labor, educators, and government to train and recruit qualified workers. (JOW)

New priorities on user involvement and consumerism in British public service agencies raise some issues: significance of process and technique, recognition of consultation fatigue, importance of an interagency approach, engaging employees and users, clarifying boundaries, and moral dilemmas. (SK)

Performance-oriented program management is needed at all levels of government. Despite concerns about outcome versus impact, validity, reliability, cost, and standards, monitoring of public agency program quality and outcomes is feasible and essential for accountability. (SK)

Describes South Carolina's model program to place an expected minimum of 42,000 military veterans in its work force. (JOW)

Four types of linkages for extension education are outlined: (1) communication (information and resource exchange); (2) cooperative participation in a project; (3) coalition (more formal organization around a set of issues); and (4) collaboration (finalized long-term commitment to resource sharing and program development). (SK)

The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind is primarily responsible for services to visually impaired people in New Zealand. The article describes its history, structure, services, and plans for the future. (Author/JDD)