Discusses the skill set that should be available in security consultants to higher education, including the ability to work with mechanical, architectural, electrical, landscaping, and telecommunications systems. Addresses the need to bring consultants into the building design phase. (EV)

Increasingly, school boards are using consultants to help them hire the right superintendents for their school systems. Proposes extending the consultants' contracts to coaching both board and superintendents on developing an effective working relationship. (MLF)

Based on Gustavus Adolphus College's experience with hiring a consultant for student recruitment, suggestions for optimizing the working relationship are provided. Issues include establishing needs, selecting a firm, setting a schedule, using progress reports, and avoiding communication problems. (MSE)

This annual directory includes names, addresses, and telephone numbers of major firms involved in the optical information field. Four major product groupings are represented: (1) interactive video; (2) WORM and erasable optical disks; (3) CD-ROM technologies; and (4) optical memory cards. An overview of the past year's developments in this field…

Argues that building communication bridges with strength and understanding, clear of barriers, is the foundation for success as a reading supervisor. Also argues that keeping the lines of communication open--and sending clear messages--will enhance the reading supervisor's role and add credibility to that position. (RS)

Problems in the process of selecting new administrators are discussed, including confidentiality, resumes and letters of recommendation, the interview, committee membership, and inside candidates. (MSE)

Argues that limiting reading specialists to providing diagnosis and remedial instruction is not making full use of their knowledge and training. Asserts that reading specialists should take the lead in enhancing reading instruction by meeting with classroom teachers, doing demonstration teaching, providing inservice lessons, and suggesting…

Reviews five myths about delegating responsibility which block effective delegation and discusses nine guidelines for successful delegation. (RS)

The author discusses points to consider when hiring and working with a video production company to develop a video for human resources purposes. Questions to ask the consultants are included, as is information on the role of the company liaison and on how to avoid expensive, time-wasting pitfalls. (CH)

Search consultants' acceptance of women as school leaders does not go far enough. There is too much focus on individual women's competence and choices as determinants of success. The American ideology of individualism conceals the systemic barriers that women face when attempting to achieve powerful and coveted positions. Boards should choose…

The advisor's role in the establishment of auditory-oral programs to serve parents of infants with hearing impairments in developing countries involves liaison with organizing authorities; selection and training of local personnel; determination of the program's size, eligibility criteria, facilities, and equipment; and supervision of the program…

Considers the increasing involvement of counselors as consultants to effect organizational change. Presents a case example to demonstrate how Egan's systems model, "Model A," can be applied effectively for both the development of a consultation relationship and for organizational change. (JPS)

Examined influence of behavioral jargon on elementary school teachers' (n=94) acceptance of two behavioral interventions, one reinforcement-based (DRI) and one punishment-based (time-out) within context of consultation analogue. Overall, DRI received significantly higher acceptability ratings from teachers than did time-out, although ratings of…

An international group evaluated the University of Jyvaskyla (Finland) following university self-evaluation. This paper discusses initiation and ownership of the evaluation process, the nature of the process within the university, the impact on the university, and the wider impact. It compares self-evaluation with other approaches and comments on…

Describes the varied teaching activities of a reading specialist. Discusses how her role is already what she would like it to be and what she would like to change. (SR)