It is argued that productive change in Veterans Administration (VA) dental services will require planned change, new models of dental care and education that respond to different needs and circumstances, creative partnerships between the VA and institutions, and perhaps a new conceptualization of dental care as a medical subspecialty. (MSE)

The National Science Foundation's effort to assess ways to improve the speed and accuracy of data collection from universities by federal agencies is discussed. Although only one phase of the project was completed, it is concluded that the issues surrounding electronic data collection have important implications for university research…

Describes the development of a bibliographic database in Madagascar through a national inventory of scientific and technical literature. The roles of the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Research for Development (MRSTD) and its information service, CIDST, are described; database products are discussed; and future prospects are suggested.…

A discussion of volunteers on the college campus looks at research on volunteerism in the United States in general and on campuses in particular, and reviews literature on volunteer motivation, the college campus as a context for transmission of values, and the importance of mentors in development of humanitarian concern. (MSE)

Provides a list of schools currently accredited by the North Central Association in alphabetical order by state, by category of school. Includes lists of districts with affiliate status, schools granted candidacy status, schools granted outcomes accreditation candidacy status, schools granted outcomes accreditation, and schools discontinued,…

Provides a summary of the 1991 business session of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Schools, including lists of newly admitted schools by state; schools discontinued, withdrawn, dropped or suspended in 1990-91; members of reviewing committees; the commission membership in 1990-91; and committees of the…

Lynne V. Cheney, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has charged liberal scholars with using college classrooms to advance their political agendas and indoctrinate students, blaming feminists in particular. She urges trustees and alumni groups to become more involved in protecting academic freedom. Some critics are alarmed. (MSE)

Provides a list of schools currently accredited by the North Central Association in alphabetical order by state, by category of school. Includes lists of districts with affiliate status, schools granted candidacy status, schools granted outcomes accreditation candidacy status, schools granted outcomes accreditation, and schools discontinued,…

Reports on conferences held by federal agencies in 1991 and 1992 that addressed issues of public access to electronic government information. Topics discussed include agency information dissemination programs; public access to federal computers; security controls; and user charges. A working draft policy framework on public access to government…

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) was begun in 1954 to evaluate and accredit professional preparation programs. In mid-1980s, efforts to streamline and strengthen NCATE standards and processes were initiated to accomplish quality control with less duplication and greater efficiency. A fundamental change from state to…

To address the district's pregnant-student dropout problem, the Memphis City Schools initiated the Adolescent Parenting Program (APP), in cooperation with several community agencies. The program provides comprehensive services and an incentive program to ensure students' progress toward graduation. According to this program evaluation, the APP has…

Elements in the effort to make the annual Nova University (Florida) audit more time efficient included gaining agreement with the auditors for a specific closing date; coordinating efforts of various departments involved; identifying and eliminating major obstacles; streamlining procedures when needed; and continuous coordination and monitoring of…

Grants management staff at the Bureau of Health Professions, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, used existing computer technology and staff expertise to automate several steps in one grant program. Creative use of computers and software resulted in significant time savings, better staff use, and recording of data to improve grants…

The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business has endorsed new accrediting standards to be phased in over two years. Revisions combine mandatory requirements for all business schools and flexible standards based on self-defined mission, reflecting the view that quality and diversity are compatible and desirable. (MSE)

Presents results of a survey of screening and risk assessment policies in child protective services (CPS) in 100 counties in 8 states. Findings reveal mixed practices and a general lack of evaluation of developed systems. (NH)