This description of the development of a discipline policy at the Downers Grove (Illinois) Public Library recounts discipline problems, the process of creating the policy, and its effects. The text of the rules of behavior and a sample page from the procedures manual, which provides practical guidelines for enforcement, are included. (MES)

Three common evaluation models are the scientific, interactive, and hybrid. A study of evaluation projects mandated by the Wisconsin legislature revealed that the hybrid model was most effective in achieving policy planning and policy control utilization, the interactive approach provided aid to individual utilization, and the scientific approach…

The paper considers issues regarding behavior modification practices that are addressed by a human rights committee which advocates databased methodology for all behavior modification interventions. Such an approach delineates a hierarchy of punishment procedures which places ethical safeguards on the procedures. (CL)

An overview of federal social policy is provided and serves as the framework for a discussion of social policy decision making as it affects young handicapped children. The need to include policy making and policy issues in the education of those working with young handicapped children is stressed. (Author/CL)

Examines three questions: As the focus of regulation has shifted toward environmental and health issues and scientific rulemaking has emerged, what has been the experience with "shared and sequential policymaking" and "policymaking based on evidence"? What is the potential for the future? and What is the new role of science in…

The analyst organizes information and directs board discussions concerning fundamental choices and comprehensive alternatives on selected issues. An analyst is an appropriate and timely addition to the governing process--and he can save money. (Author/IRT)

This document provides information on the projects, initiatives and products of ECS and other national education and policy organizations on the subject of high school improvement. It is designed to direct policymakers to the various groups and resources that might be useful in developing and implementing effective high school policy, and…

Provides excerpts from the statement made by NSF Director and Presidential Science Adviser H. Guyford Stever when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Astronautics to discuss progress in implementing Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1973,'' designed to restructure the machinery of federal science policymaking. (JR)

Suggests that to protect the privacy of participants in educational research, rules should be established promptly. The author recommends an effort by the American Educational Research Association or Phi Delta Kappa. (Author)

Presents the rationale and principles of a system for handling job tenure problems in higher education. (RB)

Explores the idea of having a faculty member on the Board of Trustees. (PG)

Surveys some of the background information on energy use in transportation. Analysis suggests new policies must be formulated to make more efficient use of dwindling fossil fuel reserves, and more efficient means of transportation as bus, train, pipeline, waterway, and electric automobile. (BL)

Presents the five recommendations of the National Science Board in its fourth annual report to Congress. The report, The Role of Engineers and Scientists in a National Policy for Technology,'' calls for a strong commitment to the technologies of peace and is available from the United States Government Printing Office. (PR)

Position considered at the 58th Annual Meeting of the AAUP. (HS)

Developing universities are called upon, not to emulate older established institutions, but to develop relevant new programs. (CP)