Examines public agency attempts to disseminate information in ways that satisfy constituencies, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the private sector. The Securities and Exchange Commission's release of EDGAR, the Patent and Trademark Office's recent lawsuit, and Department of Defense problems with Fedlog are cited. Statements and policy…

Summarizes testimony given by the Special Libraries Association (SLA) to the House Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture addressing federal government information dissemination policies and practices. Recommendations made by the SLA are discussed and the climate within Congress regarding information policies is examined.…

Describes the development and use of a policy model and algorithm for allocating continuing education (CE) resources in a large national health system. The algorithm uses a two-factor model, basing facility CE allocations on the amount of CE need and price differences in accessing CE sources. (Author/JOW)

Constituents, seen as only average information sources, are the primary influence on both state and federal legislators. If principals worked with superintendents (as community leaders) and school board members (as highly regarded local officials), educator teams could significantly shape state and national educational policy. (MLH)

A member of the House Education Appropriations Subcommittee provides tips for influencing Congress, such as visiting representatives in person, succinctly explaining education priorities, and keeping in touch. Emerging issues concern the federal budget, new educational technology, child care, and educational choice and school improvement efforts.…

Managing research risks, the growth in regulation of the processes and products of research, acceptable degrees of risk to the public health and safety, and the right of individuals to be recompensed for injury caused by products or processes are discussed. (MLW)

A policy statement developed by the Committee on Governance of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities is presented. The ethical responsibilities of college presidents that pertain to them by virtue of the public trust they hold are outlined. (MLW)

Sexual harassment continues to be a problem on college campuses, and no institution is immune. The best defense is to develop a good policy and educate the community. (Author/MSE)

Describes the formation of the U.S. Agricultural Information Network, an association whose goal is to provide a forum for discussion of agricultural information issues. Topics discussed include the role of the National Agricultural Library and proposed policies relating to the network's membership, functions, and governance. (seven references)…

Reviews research on learning disabilities. Evaluates the adequacy of the knowledge base. Discusses the implications for social policies regarding the definition, diagnosis, treatment, and education of learning disabled children. (Author/BJV)

The Regular Education Initiative is analyzed from a speech-language pathology perspective. The problem and controversy are explained, current research in several states on appropriate models is briefly described, and speech-language pathologists are encouraged to become involved. (DB)

This paper analyzes the debate over the merger of special and regular education through the Regular Education Initiative. It identifies specific problems and issues, suggests strategies for overcoming perceived obstacles, and recommends more substantial involvement of students and special and regular educators at the local education agency level.…

Recommendations are made for addressing five pragmatic issues at the local level: (1) formalizing an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) policy; (2) addressing concerns about morality; (3) placement of AIDS instruction within comprehensive health education; (4) formulation of a curriculum development model; and (5) relating to the local…

Based on a review of research on evaluation use, the implications for future research and for improving the practice of evaluation are discussed. Six principles of evaluation use are outlined, and internalization of evaluation functions by decision makers is addressed. (TJH)

Establishes the relevance of social policy analyses and puts them in the context of Britain's social and economic policy revolution. Discusses adult and continuing education in Britain as a form of social welfare policy. (JOW)