Although the cases show that the nonsupplanting provision has been frequently disregarded by local education agencies (LEAs), the consistent enforcement pattern that has been established may prove to be an effective means of keeping LEA noncompliance in check. (Author/IRT)

Provides a sampling of viewpoints from businessmen, economists, futurists, and government experts on the future of small business presented at hearings before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Consumers, and Employment, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives. Problems of taxes, the economy, and government regulations are discussed from…

Reflects the special considerations in affecting, rather than merely evaluating, the outcome of constitutional litigation over federal regulation of state and local government labor relations. (Author/IRT)

It is suggested that institutional control of intercollegiate athletics has been eroded, partially due to athletic governance structures, federal controls, the transformation of recreational activities to big business, and television. Recommendations for reestablishing institutional authority over intercollegiate athletics are offered. (JMD)

HEW regulations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 have mostly affected athletic programs in institutions of higher education. Issues discussed include sex discrimination case law; separate-but-equal concept; sex discrimination in athletics: separate is equal; Title IX's regulations; and the extent to which Title IX reaches. (MLW)

Discusses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and factors in an institution's compliance. Lack of expertise, policy interpretations and financial problems must be overcome to fulfill legal and humanistic obligations to handicapped students. (JAC)

Although there has been much governmental intervention in the formation of private school policy, the overall result has benefited nonpublic schools. (LH)

Students participating in Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I programs who score at or above the cutoff on an achievement test become ineligible for further instruction to maintain their acquired skills. This article explores the impact of the Title I parameters on school systems, and presents recommendations and conclusions. (MH)

Increasing demands on the broadcasting industry to serve the public interest are discussed in reference to the rewriting of the 1934 Communications Act. Recommended major public interest provisions are detailed and their implications for educational broadcasting are discussed. An annotated list of telecommunications agencies is included. (BH)

The relationship between the federal government and higher education is examined with focus on federal aid and especially federal regulations. Justifications for the federal regulatory role and suggestions for improving the relationship by both higher education and the government are offered. (JMD)

Addressed are the procedural requirements of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits discrimination against public and private employees on the basis of age. These requirements are examined in the light of the relevant statutory language, the legislative history of the act, and its remedial purposes. (JMD)

This study of a particular group of university professors examined the occupational roles of those who are most successful in their careers and recognized as "good professors" in university circles. Focus was on major role activities, outlook on university reform and higher education expansion, disciplinary and institutional…

The federal government has expanded its role as consumer and investor by taking financial responsibility for the promotion of equal opportunity and the support of research and graduate instruction. The adversary relationship between universities and the government is described, and suggestions for improvements are offered. (LBH)

Colleges and universities can benefit from the coming deregulation of utilities. Deregulation creates opportunity for facility managers to aggressively negotiate agreements, implement changes to the physical plant to make the institution a more attractive customer, and explore new, less expensive energy supply options and alternatives. Some action…

Discussion of the government's relationship with Catholic colleges looks at both benefits (federal aid to institutions, student aid) and burdens (faculty unionization, compliance with antidiscrimination laws, status of student organizations) from a legal perspective. Specific litigation, outcomes, and implications are discussed in each of these…