A nine-point plan is given for opinion research for college marketing: obtain administration commitment; determine specific research needs; define college goals measurably; establish a recruitment committee; identify vital publics; focus research on them; develop questionnaires; determine research mechanism; and assign responsibility and…

Reviews research on the politics of education at the school site level in three areas: public participation in decision making, allocation of scarce resources, and resolution of actual or potential conflict. Suggests future directions for research. (Author/JM)

With the public demand for "back to basics" in education, the author outlines the responsibility of professional educators to take a leadership role in promoting home economics programs. She relates home economics to the basics as a life skill and offers guidelines for educators in community public relations. (MF)

Focusing on vocational agriculture in supplies and services, this series of articles addresses topics such as challenges in secondary training, advisory committees, school-business cooperation, and cooperative training in agricultural equipment management. (LRA)

In January 1977 the Virginia Supreme Court ruled local governing bodies did not have the power to enter into collective agreements with public employee groups. This paper traces the background of the lawsuit and examines the aftereffects of the decision on the Arlington School Board's organized employees. (Author/IRT)

Notes how a mass communications faculty committee on grant development increased awareness about grant opportunities and the writing of grant proposals. (RL)

This study of the role of medical school admissions committees as it relates to the mental health of applicants focuses on the composition of the committees and policies for applicants with former mental health problems. The impact of federal legislation regarding the handicapped on admissions procedures is discussed. (Author/JMD)

At the University of Miami Department of Family Medicine, resident peer review committees have sole responsibility for the peer review process and share responsibility with faculty committees for evaluation, discipline, promotion, certification, and dismissal of interns and residents. The review process and methods are discussed. (JMD)

When teachers strike, most people assume their grievance is money. But a recent survey of 18 Montana schools reveals that much teacher discontent stems from their lack of involvement in site-level decision making. A Faculty Senate Policy Committee is proposed to facilitate teacher participation in policy formulation. (SJL)

Reports the first year's activities of the High School Chemistry Committee (HSCC) formed by the American Chemical Society to actively involve high school chemistry teachers within the society and the chemical education community. Goals, objectives, and current activities are presented. (BT)

Los Angeles USD's Academy for Management and Organizational Development serves the training and development needs of the district's certificated and classified management staff. This article describes the Academy's beginnings, its governance structure, and its four pre- and inservice training strands. (SJL)

The Vocational Agriculture Advisory Committee in Overton, Texas, worked with students in developing the Overton FFA Student Investment Program, designed to offset the disadvantages of living in a town. The planning, implementation, and results of this Program are presented along with nine guidelines for developing a cooperative student project.…

In Canada's Exemplary Schools Project, a national committee designed and coordinated 21 case studies. A committee member recounts decisions made about design and method, and highlights differences between method and methodology, as well as variations in conceptualization of qualitative research. Discusses the meaning of "exemplary,"…

Summarizes the action plan and final recommendations of the Association of School Business Officials International's (ASBO) Technology Task Force. Also highlights the findings of surveys completed by all ASBO Committee leaders, a sample of general members, and the officers of ASBO's affiliates. A list of task force members is included. (LMI)