Survey data found that legislative research agencies (n=47) do not rely on college and university personnel and, when they do, most of their reliance is grounded in informal, direct contacts with individuals. College faculty must demonstrate ability to deliver information in a timely fashion, promote the effectiveness of applied research, and…

Reports the findings of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform that stress tough immigration enforcement and recommend the establishment of a national registry to curb the employment of illegal aliens. Other areas discussed include border management, worksite enforcement, benefits eligibility and fiscal impact, detention and removal of aliens,…

A university president advises policy analysts to understand the realities of institutional administration, including the power and influence of the board of trustees, time constraints, importance of ceremonies and symbols, administrative accountability, dangers of the rumor mill, problems in implementing policy recommendations, and the tendency…

Discusses information literacy and describes activities under the sponsorship of the National Forum on Information Literacy (NFIL) that promotes information literacy in schools and libraries. Activities of member organizations of the NFIL are described, including policy formation, publications, and programs; and the role of the American Library…

Suggests a new approach to environmental protection that requires users of environmental resources to post a bond adequate to cover uncertain future environmental damages. Summarized as the "precautionary polluter pays principle," or the 4P approach, it shifts the burden of proof and the cost of uncertainty from the public to the…

Treats 1965 OECD report on Irish education "Investment in Education" as "cultural stranger" and assesses its contribution to Irish educational policy. (This report replaced personal development paradigm with human capital paradigm as institutional rationale for Irish education.) Describes new paradigm's expansion to incorporate…

Explores how the relationships among principals, parents, and administrative superiors affect the degree of parental involvement in educational policymaking at the school-site level, using a stratified random sample of Israeli elementary school principals. The nature of relationships differs for principals of high- and low-socioeconomic status…

A survey of 42 chief executive officers (28%), 72 line managers (47%), and 37 state agency personnel directors (24%) found that all 3 groups viewed the personnel department as primarily service providers, directors regarded themselves more involved in advisory roles than did the other 2 groups, and there was limited support for policymaking…

Outlines four themes: (1) preparation of youth for the world of work and economic development; (2) definition of Wisconsin's Education for Employment program; (3) a call to reform and reframe youth and work policy issues into a coherent whole; and (4) implementation and funding of the full potential of the program. (JOW)

British Columbia's Royal Commission on Education recommended extensive educational changes, including a revamped curriculum policy for guiding school programs and student assessment over the next decade. This article describes the context and production of this policy, arguing that it was characterized largely by a system of vague slogans. (48…

The model for analyzing the funding system used by the United Kingdom's Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council (PCFC) is described, focusing on the mechanisms through which tuition policy is developed. It is concluded that a linear programing approach is useful in analyzing the impact of funding policy on institutions. (MSE)

Although college trustees have traditionally had limited interest in institutional financial aid policy, they should increase their awareness in this area. As competition for students intensifies and federal and state aid policies change, governing boards must realign policies with institutional mission. Merit awards are used increasingly to…

Managing college or university budget reduction involves more than careful matching of available dollars and essential and high priority programs. It is necessary to (1) have in place appropriate individual/personal policies and institutional policies and data; (2) take steps to decide on budget cuts; and (3) act to implement them. (MSE)

To handle a death in the school community wisely and sensitively, school boards need to develop a death response policy. A policy developed by a diverse committee will be sensitive to the needs of the entire school community. Offers seven points to consider in drafting a policy. (MLF)

Outlines a 14-step process for establishing a suicide prevention program, including collecting data; gaining administrative approval; seeking legal advice; establishing an ad hoc crisis intervention committee; collecting sample forms; appraising agency resources; developing a written policy; appraising community resources; involving the media;…