The purpose of this study was to use quality improvement tools to determine if the current process of supplying hot water to a high-rise residence hall for women at a southeastern Doctoral I granting institution was in control. After a series of focus groups among the residents in the hall, it was determined that they were mostly concerned about…

This paper focuses on how, by reinforcing and exploiting the emphasis on electronic technologies in school reform, marketers are integrating school children into the advertising and marketing system. The ZapMe! program is a for-profit venture that proposes to derive its profits from activities that link the academic activities of schools and the…

Teams working in distributed projects go through the same stages and encounter the same problems as typical face-to-face teams. The main difference when the environment is moved to a distributed setting is that some problems become more complex, other problems become less noticeable, and some new obstacles occur. One of the main problems with…

Using case materials, the author analyzes causes of unanticipated and undesired consequences of implementing educational innovations and suggests a remedial strategy. (Author)

Rises in the cost of books and periodicals in a fast-changing technology cause pressure on a library's limited financial resources. This is partially offset by expanding the subject catalog and by starting a personal information service. (Author)

The Faculty Interchange Committee of ASEE has initiated a program to upgrade the faculty and programs of five predominantly Negro enigneering colleges. (IR)

Discusses problems inherent in funding rural vocational programs, i.e., federal needs assessments criteria and time/training involved in writing proposals for federal funds. Looks at problems unique to rural areas. Suggests new federal legislation should provide flexibility needed for the unique rural problems. (AH)

Discusses the importance of public service for the users of serials collections in large libraries in light of the complexities of serial collection organization. A diagram of the decision points encountered by users dealing with serials collections and tables listing the types of serials records and error problems are included. (JL)

Pharmacists (N=233) responded to the question "What is the most difficult aspect of geriatric pharmacy practice?" Most commonly cited problems were (1) inadequate professional skills or knowledge in geriatrics; (2) patient compliance; (3) physician functioning (including overprescribing of medications); (4) communication with the elderly; (5) lack…

Discusses various aspects of computer-assisted learning. Focuses on human and technical problems associated with using computers and suggests possible solutions to the problems. Indicates that the greatest human problem (lack of programing skill) can be solved by use of DECAL, a programing language designed for individuals with no computer…

Describes developments in Siberian labor and technical education from 1956 through the mid-1960s. Schools implemented new policies by emphasizing technical education and agricultural productivity. Elementary and secondary students received practical experiences in workshops and training farms. Insufficient theoretical training and scarce…

Examines the impact of microcomputers on education in the next two decades. The range of tasks that a microcomputer will be able to perform as well as the advantages and disadvantages for teachers and students are discussed. (AM)

Discusses the British Library's role, identity, and expectations, and comments on successes, charges, and copyright problems of the Lending Division, the current image of the Reference Division, controversial areas within the Bibliographic Services Division, and criticism of library research associated with the Research and Development Department.…

Discusses potential problems in the application of mental health consultation to other departments within an umbrella institution such as a university. Highlights possible hazardous consequences to the consultee, to the consultant, and to the organizational systems. Presents some remedies and precautionary measures. (Author/RC)

Described are the dimensions of the perceived crises in science education as described by responses from 28 science educators (see SE 528 242). Also discussed are some proposed solutions. Areas of crises and solutions include administration, research, science content and theory, and learning. (Authors/DS)