THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: A parent who notices a gun in his child's room would not hesitate to ask questions and demand answers about its presence. As a school administrator, I believe it is my responsibility to ask questions and take action when I find an equally destructive weapon--drugs--in my schools. The zealous…

The Information Society places new demands on the training of lawyers and the American civil justice system and tests the legal profession's capacity to adapt to change. This report investigates those demands and suggests ways to facilitate the necessary adaptation. It outlines a cohesive vision of legal education which begins with a recommended…

A summary is presented of some of the ways that judicial decisions and laws have an impact on higher education and on public education. The sources of legal obligation that impose duties and responsibilities on teachers are discussed. These are: common law, contractual obligations, state laws, and federal laws. The legal definitions are given of…

This guide provides adult education programs with information gathered and issues encountered when a local adult basic education (ABE) program provided child care services. The approaches discussed are intended for possible adaptation in ABE programs where such a need exists. Section 1, Project Description and Results, gives program background and…

An extensive evaluation of 5 years of grants from private foundations, corporations, and individuals to increase the number of black lawyers in the South is summarized in this pamphlet. The results of the evaluation of the Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc., and the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council indicated: (1) Larger numbers of…

Although a casual analysis might suggest that a faculty member cannot afford a two-term sabbatical leave, factors affecting income loss from sabbaticals have changed. These include an increase in the number of two-income households, general increases in salary levels, and substantial revisions in federal tax law. Income loss from sabbaticals,…

As the battle over college and university tax-exempt status escalates, institutional public relations officers are offered advice for making their case for tax-exemption without alienating the community, including: getting facts straight; communicating internally first; going to the source of criticism; illustrating economic and nonmonetary…

Beating of pledges, frequently leading to lawsuits and sometimes to death, has become a serious problem in black fraternities. Although black fraternities officially cracked down on hazing in 1990 in response to a student's death, many fear underground hazing has become even more dangerous. Incidents occur both on black and on white campuses.…

The role of lawyers representing colleges on Title IV (Higher Education Act) student aid issues is to prevent, identify, correct, negotiate, resolve, or litigate regulatory problems confronting participating colleges. These functions also extend to problems arising before the existence of accrediting agencies, state licensing bodies, guaranty…

Summarizes federal regulations concerning academic advising, including defamation, negligence, privacy, disabilities, civil rights, duty to report crimes, and privilege. Relevant state laws, interpretations, hypothetical situations, and the possible institutional and personal penalties, both civil and criminal, of not following current laws are…

Explores six court cases in which the court addressed the permissibility of aid to higher education under the federal constitution. While state court interpretations may shift because of "Ex Corde Ecclesiae," the Papal constitution on higher education, it is seen as unlikely that federal or state taxing authorities will revoke…

Traditional characteristics of academic health centers are outlined, and conflicts with managed care are identified. Operating strategies designed to resolve the conflicts are discussed in light of tax statutes and regulations, Internal Revenue Service interpretations, and case law. Detailed references are included to provide a complete resource…

After the appellate court decision in Hopwood versus State of Texas, overturning racial preference in law school admissions, supporters of continued affirmative action policy in higher education are finding conservatives on the offensive and a chilly climate for broad access, but are not planning an aggressive counterattack for fear of negative…

Examines the challenges to colleges and universities associated with maintaining privacy as use of technology increases and technology advances. Lapses in security, types of information needing protection, liability under federal laws, other relevant laws and pending legislation, ethics, and policy implementation in the electronic age are…

The circle of racial segregation in schools has completed itself based on the more recent Supreme Court cases pervasively weakening the welfare of African-American and other students of color as regards an appropriate education. The tenor of the federal courts, though at one ten year period in the 1960's and 1970's serving as a champion of equal…