This study examines the functions and methods of Pakistan's primary school inspectorate as they relate to instructional improvement and suggests practical changes in the inspectorate's staffing, operation, recruitment, and training practices where appropriate. Most of the data for the study were gathered by a UNESCO consultant during a study tour…

This study considers the ways in which recent major changes in Peruvian education (particularly primary education) will affect the organization and effectiveness of the school inspectorate. It also attempts to identify problems that are likely to arise as a result of the confrontation between traditional and new educational approaches and…

This guide presents a flexible model for public involvement that was developed by bringing together a variety of materials and findings previously developed on public participation techniques. Many of the model's components are based on findings of a lengthier related study entitled, "Social, Environmental, and Attitudinal Factors Associated with…

After an introduction, which notes a continued growth in ACTION's programs and provides brief comments on new developments in the major ones, the major content is presented in six topics: (1) International Operations, which gives an account of Peace Corps activities in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Near East, and the Pacific; (2) Domestic…

Estimates of the annual value of volunteer services in the United States for the period from 1965 to 1974 are presented in this study, with the first goal being to estimate the value of volunteer services for the benchmark year 1974. Its reference points are based upon the results of a national survey of volunteer services sponsored by ACTION…

This bulletin reviews early federal regulation of telegraphy, telephone, and radio communications, and the development of the Radio Acts of 1912 and 1927, the Communications Act of 1934, and the Communications Satellite Act of 1962. A large portion of the discussion focuses on the regulatory power and procedures of the Federal Communications…

Describes the structure and activities of the national Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) founded in 1967 and now including over 6,500 people representing over 1,600 institutions. The goal is to promote effective management on campus and to aid in dealing with shrinking dollars and expanding federal regulations. (JT)

A statement of the developmental process and content of the AASL certification model. (Author)

Reviews all contributions made and published in the name of government agencies, national commissions, and international organizations. Topics considered: (1) the initiator must be an agency of the national government or an international organization, (2) whether the agency is permanent or ad hoc, (3) the focus of the research problem. Journal…

The Dallas Model Office has succeeded in resolving the old Equal Employment Opportunity Commission problem of backlog of complaints about discrimination so that greater and more meaningful attention can be given to the problem of eliminating systematic job discrimination. (Author/WI)

As a case study exploration of the political context in which revenue-sharing funds are distributed, this article examines various community organizing strategies and tactics used by a coalition of social welfare groups in Los Angeles. Only after a massive organizational effort were these funds used for social welfare programs. (Author)

The story of the deterioration and clean-up effort surrounding the French Broad, which flows through North Carolina and Tennessee. (KR)

Reviews the background for the continuing education role of the state library agency, the development of continuing education for libraries, the implications of these developments, current programs in progress, and trends which may indicate future change. (Author/MBR)

In recognition of the symbiotic relationship of the child welfare and child health disciplines, the Child Welfare and Health Training Project was begun to develop and test health concepts and methods curricula for child welfare administrators and research staff. (Author/SE)

This study uses an integrated macro and micro organizational behavior perspective to focus on the difficulty that directors of public agencies have satisfying multiple interest groups. (Author)