These simulation materials, designed to identify factors, priorities, and information needs in planning vocational education, consist of (1) a background information section outlining the setting and format of the exercises, (2) eight exercises, each of which focuses on a selected vocational education planning problem, and (3) a set of information…

The objectives of this phase, Phase 2, of the Schools and Neighborhoods Research Study were designed to yield research that would lead to action. The overall goal of improving communication and cooperation between the city, school district, and Seattle citizens was the basic consideration. The following were the objectives of this phase: to…

The author presents an 18-point action plan to develop youth's job skills and job opportunities. He calls for a comprehensive youth development policy including job stimulation, mastery of basic competencies and employability skills, and the establishment of local-state-federal youth development councils. (MF)

Summarizes a report presented at the First UNISIST Meeting of Experts in Regional Information Policy and Planning in Southeast Asia. The report briefly reviews the trends and developments of scientific and technological information activities in Australia. (VT)

Asserts that few critical issues in drug programming are being thoughtfully considered. Suggests that health educators and other professionals involved in drug program development must seriously consider program problems of goal selection, policy development, student rights and protection, clarification of drug-related terminology, and evaluation…

The text of the American Council on Education's draft of proposed guidelines for drug testing of college athletes is provided. The purpose of programs for testing intercollegiate athletes for use of drugs, it is suggested, should be to prevent use of performance-enhancing drugs that undermine the integrity of athletic competition. (MLW) PUBTYPE-055

The authors outline the development of a youth policy as it exists in South Australia. They examine the background of the policy's formation, the draft of a discussion paper and the resulting dialogue, and priority areas considered in the youth policy document. (CT)

The Council for Environmental Education (CEE) was established in 1968 to provide a focal point for coordinating and disseminating advice on environmental education and to promote appropriate policies. Activities and accomplishments of this organization during its first 10 years are discussed. (JN)

Reviews and quotes from United Nations and UNESCO policy and program statements made during the 1970's regarding strategies for adult education and development. (WL)

This brief discussion of basic administrative postures may help principals direct their schools' efforts to cope with minimum competency regulations. (Author)

Presents differing interpretations of the Copyright Law by various university libraries, and examines implementation of the law into their library services with subsequent problems, modifications, and faculty/student reactions. (CWM)

A discussion of school politics: the techniques educators use to advance their interests with their peers and with the community. (SJL)

A two-page interview on ethics conducted with an industrial training specialist with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Discussed are the meaning of ethics, advice to executives considering intervention efforts to improve ethical behavior, and the essential intervention steps of establishing policy and communicating standards. (LAS)

College and university fund-raising programs should have a written policy to make donor thank-yous part of office routine. Reviewing existing donor files can help codify existing policy and practice. Larger offices may need policies for different gift types and sizes. Innovative ways of recognizing donors, such as special events, gifts, and…

Analyzes the main events that characterize the development of environmental education in Malta. Focuses on three major evolutionary stages of that development: (1) the awareness stage; (2) the fragmentary stage; and (3) the coordinated stage. Contains 42 references. (DDR)