Female rape victims, assault victims, and appropriately matched non-victimized controls completed a questionnaire at several time periods during a one-year interval. The questionnaires assessed the participants' perceptions of the effectiveness of the police, judiciary, and penal system in handling several types of crimes. (Author)

Guidelines are presented for evaluating the desirability of interactive computer graphic systems in various engineering disciplines. (BB)

The Clark County School District of Las Vegas, Nevada, has increased student participation in the school lunch program, and makes a profit. Available from Educational Economics, Capla Associates, 18 Overlook Avenue, Rochelle Park, N.J. 07662; Single copy $2.50. (Author/MLF)

The second in a series of articles on low pressure sodium lighting concentrates on its use in schools for safety and security lighting. (Author/MLF)

The shift of focus from teachers to curriculum has left supervision as a field struggling to find its place within its own professional organization. This article searches for a proper definition of supervision, highlighting scientific, developmental, and democratic approaches and exploring problems of perspective and common ground. Includes 48…

Prioritizing the use of time, effective communication, delegating authority, having detailed job descriptions, and good secretarial assistance are important components of time management for assistant principals. (MD)

The study compared the effectiveness of a traditional training procedure (least-to-most restrictive prompt sequence) and a prescriptive training procedure (utilizing ongoing behavioral assessment data to identify discriminative stimuli) with four severely/multiply handicapped students (ages 11-19). Results indicated both procedures were effective…

The study assessed the efficiency of and teacher satisfaction with collection of student performance data by computers. The 20 special education teachers spent less time in measurement and evaluation and were more satisfied when data were collected by computers. However, students spent more time in measurement with computer data collection.…

The authors discuss the introduction of new technology into the workplace focusing on two issues: (1) impact of new technology on conduct of industrial relations and (2) influence of industrial relations on effectiveness of new technology. (CH)

Describes the array of contractual features between the project owner and the main contractor that can lead individually or in permutations to expediting the construction process and reducing the financial risks and expenditures of the project owner. (MLF)

Suggests ways for English teachers to use their time more efficiently that include finding a quiet place at school to work, working after school, using a grade-scanner, sharing materials with other teachers, and making lists of tasks arranged in order of importance. (EL)

Principal performance can improve if daily 15-second visits to every classroom are made a high priority. Tips include determining teacher attitudes and kinds of teacher-student interactions, looking at the classroom environment, and listening to between-classes student conversations. (KS)

Gives suggestions for learning how to cope with the time pressures and potential time wasters found on every job. Topics considered include initiating a time plan; time-saving actions and hints; and biggest time wasters. A "Time Survival Checklist" for young engineers provides specific time management techniques. (DH)

The author states that neither cutting-edge nor conventional instruction is the right choice for all training demands. A close look at the learning tasks and learner abilities at hand will reveal the most appropriate, most productive method for meeting specific needs. (CT)

Using contract management services for their student transportation programs, school districts can maintain local control and accountability, limit administrative costs, improve management continuity, and reduce staff overhead. Competition for contract renewal stimulates service improvement. (MCG)