Federal legislation and court decisions over the past two decades have exerted a pervasive influence on the whole fabric of higher education in America. Increasing restrictions have been placed on the qualities of freedom and diversity, which this nation has historically valued in its institutions of higher education. But there is also a…

This report attempts to clarify certain aspects of educational research policy According to the preface, the objectives of a research policy cannot be formulated except in the context of educational and related policy goals. The organization of the decision-making process to achieve the objectives must be brought into the picture. In effect,…

The service policies of the Pratt Institute Library are divided into two categories. The section on access covers constituency, hours of service, circulation of materials, reference and information services, reserve materials, and access to other library collections. The collection development section includes objectives, responsibility,…

This handbook of information for career education advisory committee members at Los Angeles City College reproduces the occupational education policy statement of the California Community Colleges, defines the relationship between career education and occupational education, lists the goals and objectives of Los Angeles City College, and outlines…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the amount and quality of citizen involvement in public television. From the perspective of the "average citizen," the concept of involvement is considered with regard to the Carnegie Commission, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) borad of directors, the National Citizens Committee for…

The role of statewide coordinating/governing agencies in the program review and approval process has grown steadily. It would seem expedient for those involved in the process of state level program review to share ideas, experiences, and concepts of the review process in order to better understand the process itself and to explore possibilities…

This report delineates the degree and nature of minority participation in effective, policy-making positions on administrative levels and proposes steps to further the hiring of minorities for these positions. Part 1, "Minorities in the Schools: A Backward Glance," discusses the history of blacks in administrative positions since 1961. Part 2,…

The study traces the development of Brazilian federal initiatives since 1964 to reform the system of access to higher education, examines the effect of those policies, and asseses the utility of Braybrooke and Linblom's "strategy of disjointed incrementalism" for analyzing public policy formation in this setting. The results reveal that:…

Testimony relative to amending the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) is presented in the form of verbatim oral questions and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. Witnesses commentating on S.3318, a simple extension of the LSCA, include: (1) James E. Allen, Jr.; (2) Albert L. Alford; (3) Ray M. Fry; (4)…

This study compares the perceptions of the educational policymaking process held by education interest group staffs with those of State legislators. Structured interviews were held with executive officers in six major education organizations, and 207 legislators were surveyed by personal interviews during the 1969 legislative session. Categories…

This synopsis of a symposium on priorities for research and development in education was intended as a planning report for the National Institute of Education. The members of the symposium suggested that the following research and development efforts be undertaken: a) an analysis of the data base for teacher education; b) an analysis of the…

The published statements, reports, books, and other studies of the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education constitute a small library on almost every issue, type of institution, and specific problem of higher education. This book fulfills the definite need for a convenient single-volume guide to the Carnegie Commission's publications. The author…

In 21 reports issued over the span of almost six years, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education has made available a massive resource of information for policymakers in colleges and universities, government agencies, and philanthropic and business organizations. The Commission has also offered nearly 300 individual recommendations for…

Because state agencies have found that the licensing of family day care homes presents administrative problems which are quite different from the licensing of day care centers this report presents arguments against traditional licensing practices. Six alternatives are suggested for states making decisions about their future directions in family…

The evolution and governing structure for teacher education and certification provide the context for analyzing the probable impact and issues caused by the implementation of performance-based teacher education (PBTE). Because the concept of PBTE is still being refined, such an analysis must be of a prescriptive and speculative nature. However,…