This article outlines major aspects of the planning of large conferences. These major aspects are a well-planned and well-structured organizational system and a detailed budget. Although conferences sponsored by voluntary associations are emphasized, many of the same principles apply to other types of large conferences. (CT)

The results of a 1982 survey of the structure and function of admissions committees in a sample of U.S. medical schools are described. Some changes in admissions committee composition were disclosed. These changes suggest a trend toward more democratic representation. (MLW)

Addresses extent to which public libraries have served needs of organized labor over past 50 years and examines factors that have influenced services offered and how libraries have responded. Role played by AFL-CIO/ALA Joint Committee on Library Service to Labor Groups and future direction of services are noted. (22 references) (EJS)

Election results are reported for members of Senate committees and subcommittees (Human Resources; Appropriations; Agriculture; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Finance; and Veterans' Affairs), and House committees/subcommittees (Education and Labor; Appropriations; Agriculture; Budget; Energy and Commerce; Science and Technology;…

Outlines the grant review procedures by which the National Science Foundation evaluates proposals for curriculum development and describes the attack on the procedures used in the ISIS grant review. Presents the NSF defense, outlines the factors involved in the 1977 budget, and points out the political advantages in attacking NSF. (GS)

Examines how "internal" the West German examinations are, how control is exercised and standards are assured in the absence of external examining boards, and how curriculum innovation can be achieved in a system in which numerous factors appear to favour stagnation. (Author/IRT)

This article suggests that trustees give the same high level of thoughtful consideration to selecting the board chair as they give to filling the presidency. More than the routine filling of a vacancy, the process for naming the board's next chair amounts to the selection of a governance team. The board's most important responsibility is not only…

This report provides an update on the work of the California Postsecondary Education Commission's Program Review Committee that periodically makes recommendations for enhancing the Commission's program review procedures. In adopting the report, the Commission concurred with the following recommendations: (1) criteria related to social need should…

In 1997, Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which grew out of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Congress stated that there was a need to "enhance the capability of state and local agencies and service providers to identify, evaluate, and meet the needs of historically…

This publication provides general background information and questions trustees and search committee members might ask as they interview search consultants to help in the search for presidents of institutions and it profiles search firms so that trustees and search committee members can make initial assessments as they look for consultants. A…

This document contains issues of "The Educational Record of the Province of Quebec" from January 1905 through December 1905. Most issues include the following sections: (1) Articles: Original and Selected; (2) Editorial Notes and Comments; (3) Practical Hints; (4) The Funny Column; and (5) Official Department. Some issues include reports…

Committees are invaluable in higher education if they are used for appropriate purposes and administered properly. (Author)

A local advisory committee, composed of people largely from the career field under consideration, plays a key role in measurement for evaluation of accountability of career education programs. (KP)

Reports the results of changing a vocational agriculture program from a year-long program to several semester courses. (SB)