Presents an account of the Mondale Initiative, i.e., an attempt during the period from 1967-73 to develop a national system of social indicators to improve social policy. The role of social scientists in national decision making and policy formation is examined, and a legislative history of the Mondale Initiative is appended. (51 references) (LRW)

The development of information for adjustment of the 1990 decennial census conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce is discussed. Policy guidelines for the adjustment decision, which have been the subject of litigation, as well as technical operational plans are outlined. These plans include projects to evaluate the matching process, the…

This paper describes the process undertaken by the Meneley Elementary School in Douglas County, Nevada, to develop a plan for shared governance. In 1989, the school became a participant in the Nevada School Improvement Project (SIP). The new governance plan established a Decision Making Council (DMC), composed of representatives from each grade…

Problems in the Supreme Court's approach to NLRB vs. Yeshiva University are analyzed and an analysis mode is suggested that permits realistic assessment of whether a particular university faculty should be considered management or supervisory employees exempt from the Act. (MLW)

Documents and analyzes changes in the structure of educational governance in New Jersey, suggesting that these changes are indicative of general changes in the process of resolving conflict on education issues in other states. (Author/IRT)

Provided in these hearings on science in the political process are the testimony and prepared statements of: Thomas L. Haskell; Robert L. Sproull; John R. Silber; Robert M. Rosenzweig; and Daniel J. Kevles. Also included are questions asked of these individuals as well as their answers, and, when applicable, supporting documentation. Among the…

A statement of the priorities and purposes of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry to provide a basis for decision making in allocating its funds and resources is provided. Priorities inclue lobbying, maximizing external visibility, identification of funding sources, profession planning, central repository, and internal information…

Setting priorities for allocating funding and other resources is one of the central issues of federal science policy. Presented in these hearings are the views of witnesses (government officials, scientists, economists, and industrial personnel) on various issues related to setting priorities for science. Among the issues addressed (in the form of…

The decision by a Reagan administration appointee to terminate funding of 13 validated projects illustrates the influence of politics on policy. (Author)

Some of the major Supreme Court decisions affecting higher education during Warren E. Burger's tenure as Chief Justice are outlined. His votes and those of Associate Justice William H. Rehnquist are noted. (MLW)

Both the Department of Education (ED) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) support a wide variety of studies of systemic and other educational reform in science, mathematics, and technology. Many of the studies have common or complementary purposes. To provide more comprehensive knowledge as a basis for decision making and to manage resources…

Drawing on data from a study of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, this report analyzes the technical assistance that local districts receive in compensatory education, with an emphasis on the relationship between technical assistance and the local decision-making that ultimately shapes the program. The first section describes…

Volume 1 of a two-volume series, this case study tells the story of the events and decisions associated with the 1976 court-ordered shutdown of schools in New Jersey. It also analyzes the state educational decision-making structure. The school closing was undertaken because, according to the New Jersey Supreme Court, the state had not properly…