This paper outlines a proposal for "local program coordination" and assesses its consequences; discusses its educational rationale; describes how local coordination would work and what issues must be explored in assessing its merits; and looks ahead to changes that will affect the prospects for implementing this proposal. (Author/BW)

Examined are elements that complicate the relationship between tort law and intellectual property licensing (patents): governmental regulation of products, legal standards, the evolution of tort doctrine, international law and practice, trademark, technology and patent licensing. Available from P.O. Box 2600, Arlington, VA 22202. (MSE)

Discusses community colleges' need to respond to the increasing focus on lifelong learning. Summarizes federal policy-making procedures, initiated by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education, and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the institution…

Discusses the federal government's role in supporting and, therefore, influencing the policy-making processes of the public broadcasting industry. (JMF)

There is a conspicuous absence of federal policies dealing with instructional television. Financial programs have had a bias against televised courses or been greatly underfunded. (Author/TG)

U.S. Secretary of Education, Terrel Bell, is interviewed. Topics include the effect of the economy on the nation's educational future, the Reagan Administration's stand, state education budget cuts, federal regulation of the nation's schools, and reorganization of the Education Department. (CT)

Discusses the areas in which the Reagan administration can be expected to act in education, such as tax credits for private school tuition and a reduction in federal aid. (IRT)

Recent court cases leave unresolved the controversy over the presence of bias in major tests involving assessment of minority children throughout the country. Federal legislation has emphasized the need for establishing nonbiased testing procedures, and many changes in the assessment repertoire will occur in the next few years. (FG)

Examines the Reagan administration's views on education and the Department of Education, and calls for a broad reexamination of all intergovernmental relationships. Calls attention to the significant role of site-level governance. (IRT)

The purpose of this article is to forecast the demand/supply situation for analytical chemists through the 1980s and to report various suggestions from analytical chemistry professors responding to a Procter and Gamble survey for increasing the supply of chemistry students entering graduate school. (Author/CO)

Reviews the history of federal legislation applicable to vocational education; analyzes the work-related problems of adults and youth; and suggests federal policy actions classified according to problem area. (DR)

Outlined are implications for the execution of an executive order, effective July 1, 1980, requiring federal agencies to comply with the same occupational safety and health standards that private employers must meet. A brief history of prior attempts to put similar safeguards on federal facilities is provided. (CS)

Asbestos in the schools has become a serious problem. Current activity in inspecting for asbestos and plans for corrective action are discussed. Suggestions are offered administrators in choosing contractors for asbestos removal. (MLF)

Highlights program activities of the commission, and considers projected effects of the White House Conference on it. Future concerns are noted including the role of the school and public library, the needs of research and scholarship when knowledge is multiplying rapidly, and mediation between library and information services and users. (SW)

Looks at four kinds of job evaluation and examines them in light of the concept of comparable worth that may be adopted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Provides some guidelines for improving evaluation systems. (IRT)