This governance constitution of the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham was approved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine on February 27, 1974. Covered are: (1) academic actions; (2) meetings; (3) organization and administration; (4) the faculty of graduate studies; (5) the graduate council; (6) new academic organizations; (7)…

Based on replies to a questionnaire sent by the Office of Education to education associations and organizations, this directory is organized by (1) national and regional education associations; (2) college professional fraternities, honor societies, and recognition societies (national); (3) state education associations; (4) foundations; (5)…

Lists schools and departments of journalism, journalism education organizations, national funds, fellowships, foundations in journalism, collegiate and scholastic services, media and professional associations, and professional and student societies. (RL)

Synopsis of a speech given by Geoffrey Holroyde, Director of Lanchester Polytechnic. (IRT)

A number of testable propositions are developed which relate the variables of compliance, mobility, and size to motivation for clique formation and to constraints within which cliques form. Five clique types are discussed. (Author/JN)

The first essential is increased opportunities for heads and senior teachers to develop an understanding of the influence of roles and relationships upon the task of the school so that, in their turn, they may assist their colleagues, with outside help if necessary, to a similar understanding. (Author)

Examined how Canadian day care centers are operated and managed, to identify differences in organizational structure and behavior between non-profit and for-profit centers and characteristics of structure and management linked with high quality care. Found that non-profit centers were more complex, more formalized, and less centralized than…

Discusses different types of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the extent of their operations in the Third World. Reviews NGO involvement in family planning and the potential for NGOs to influence and strengthen governmental population policies. (LZ)

Presents proposed revisions of bylaws of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Bylaws cover the association's purpose, offices, governing board, members, officers, limitations on directors, indemnification, special measures, miscellaneous provisions, amendments, and the Illinois General Not-for-Profit Corporation Act of…

Reports that greater numbers of scholarly societies, though American in name, are increasingly international in membership and outlook. Suggests that this trend has been driven by the expanding global outlook of scholars, the collapse of communism, and growth of the Internet. Efforts to encourage local professional societies, fears of American…

Research in the field of school curriculum and national organizations such as the National Council for the Social Studies and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics support the use of inquiry-based curriculum in schools. However, due to the policy constraints of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), inquiry-based curriculum is not common in…

The purpose of this case study was to understand the relationship between USAID and U.S. universities in the context of evolving foreign assistance policy. The formation of the partnership and the characteristics of how the partnership functions beyond the political call for this alliance was studied. My interest was to identify and study what…

In cities across America, community organizations are taking up the cause of public school reform. Their efforts are radically transforming the role of young people, parents, and community members in public education. As the results of their campaigns become more visible, community groups are igniting interest and gaining support among education…

This dissertation focuses on changes in the organizational development of community-based organizations (CBOs) within the context of new patterns of immigration, in the United States. Organizational development is considered within the context of dialects of growth, change and transformation of communities in transition. The primary goal of this…