Concludes that those who plan to emigrate from Colombia need orientation and some manner of regularizing their status by work contracts or other legal arrangements. This will assure them just wages and relieve many of the necessity to migrate without proper documents. (Author/AM)

The use of mathematical models originally developed by economists and operations researchers is described for legal process research. Situations involving plea bargaining, arraignment, and civil liberties illustrate the applicability of decision theory, inventory modeling, and linear programming in operations research. (LBH)

The understandings gained about academic planning--particularly under conditions of institutional stress--are perhaps the most significant aspects of the University of Vermont's recent experience in building a planning process. The need for realistic goals is emphasized. (LBH)

Analyzes problems that have accompanied the growth of the citizen participation and public interest movements, and suggests that public participation that is not carefully ordered and constrained by administrators can lead to poorly conceived decisions. (Author/JG)

Provides 10 principles to use in the development of board policies that can stand the test in the courtroom. Includes a "sample policy compliance checklist." (MD)

A British review process for policy-oriented research is described, focusing on the problems of keeping academic criteria and policy relevance distinct in the process. The use of multiple evaluative frameworks for policy-related research is advocated. (MSE)

Investigated managers' salary decisions for 104 hypothetical employees experimentally varied on performance level, performance consistency, tenure, current salary, and external job offer. Found main effects of these five characteristics to account for an average of 77% of variance in raise decisions. Found substantial individual differences among…

Describes the position statement of Division 37 of the American Psychological Association, which has been adopted by the Research Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Characterizes the consent process expected of authors who desire to publish their research in "Childhood Education," the journal of…

Discusses the need for formal bibliographic policies in all libraries, and suggests that such policies should encompass standardization of bibliographic products, compatibility with bibliographic utility standards, determination of users' needs, cataloging of nonprint media, subject cataloging, and shelving practices. (CLB)

Examines changes in emphasis on collection development and conservation in both library and archival materials in recent years, and outlines evaluative criteria and priorities to be used in formulating collection management policy. (CLB)

Reviews some changes witnessed during the past three years in the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), the only federal government unit explicitly dedicated to supporting systematic inquiry about education. Although dwindling and underfunded, OERI has recently demonstrated some great renewal potential. (MLH)

Many scientists and policymakers are urging the federal government to set priorities for the scientific projects the government should support, but few can agree on how those priorities should be determined or on how much say researchers should have in the process. (MLW)

Traditional school administrative policy often establishes the structure and organization of the school first; from this structure, the program and curriculum then follow. By contrast, a case study is offered of an educational change as support for the reverse sequence, whereby the school program can be the determiner of school organization. (CJH)

The 1988 presidential election should be an important occasion for asking the political candidates questions regarding their interpretations of the Constitution, grasp of economics, effectiveness as politicians, leadership style, intellectual curiosity, understanding of differing aspirations Americans have for the nation, and views on the…

The post release experiences of 68 mentally retarded children were interpreted in light of historical factors occurring during the period of community placement (1970 to 1985). A relationship was noted between policy development and improved experiences, especially of children with severe/profound levels of retardation. (Author/DB)