Presents history of this twenty-one year old organization whose aims are to achieve even higher standards, to improve conditions and payment for translators, and to gain the respect merited for the translating profession. (BK)

Various facets of EDGAR (the Education Department General Administrative Regulations) are discussed: why it was formed, its provisions, work of the task force, the consolidation process, simplifying the language, its new emphasis, and guidance on grant use. (CT)

Work teams can be highly motivating and can reduce overhead costs. Teams with clear, limited objectives and the right skills, feedback, and incentives will perform well. Personality difficulties, resistance to change, and lack of training can short circuit their effectiveness. (SK)

A continuing education manager used the literature-based concept of self-managed work teams to reorganize the department, resulting in better productivity, financial solvency, and better customer focus and responsiveness. However, not all managers wanted to share power, and not all employees wanted to be empowered. (SK)

Results of a person-centered approach within administration and supervision in rehabilitation are discussed. Examples from rehabilitation counselor education and the practice of rehabilitation, and some of the barriers in the development of a person-centered approach are noted. Ideas for the implementation of a person-centered approach are…

Describes several administrative-community alternatives for governing metropolitan schools: (1) administrative decentralization, (2) community participation, and (3) community control. (CT)

The Kellogg Foundation's assets have more than doubled in two years, making it the country's third-largest grantmaker. The rapid growth has increased both opportunities and strains within the organization but pleases colleges and universities, who carry out 85 percent of its grants. (MSE)

Discusses the organization of postsecondary continuing education. Topics covered include (1) societal movements affecting continuing education, (2) popular patterns of organization, and (3) significant organizational characteristics and capacities needed by continuing education programs. (CH)

Presents highlights from a National Academy of Sciences conference report which indicates that universities must streamline administrative procedures and pool resources to alleviate budget-cutting woes. Includes a list of questions (focusing on major issues) that conference participants could not immediately answer. (JN)

Used factors identified in the literature as predictors of centralization/decentralization as potential discriminating variables among several decision making configurations in university affiliated professional schools. The model developed from multiple discriminant analysis had reasonable success in classifying correctly only the decentralized…

This document presents an audit of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. The following aspects were examined: (1) compliance with the requirements of Public Law 100-202, which imposes hiring regulations; (2) regional offices; (3) civil rights monitoring; (4) consultants; (5) temporary employees; (6) mission-related external services…

Academic and research-oriented psychologists are discontinuing membership in the American Psychological Association in increasing numbers, feeling it no longer serves thir interests. Major reorganization of the association to stem polarization is being considered. (MSE)

A review of the historical background and funding of the Detroit Institute of Arts is followed by a discussion of some of the many legal problems encountered including those involving gifts, funding, control, regulation of artwork reproductions, protection against general liability, and the acquisition of other nations' artifacts. (JMD)

Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) has identified a research agenda that connects the challenges that rural schools face in implementing No Child Left Behind (NCLB) provisions. The rural education research agenda crafted by McREL includes nine priority topics: (1) Opportunity to learn; (2) School size and student…

Summarizes research findings concerning the leadership and management changes discovered following implementation of Chicago's school reform efforts. The authors discuss the implications for systemic change and the unique challenges that face urban districts as a result of public school reform. (GLR)