The various sources of federal funds and the subsequent problems in conforming to federal rules and regulations are considered. The actual U.S. funds for higher education for fiscal year 1978 and current federal programs dealing with financial aid to students are listed. One of the major problems in the administration of federal student aid…

Industry structure studies prior to 1968 are briefly reviewed, and an overview of industrial and technological developments up to the present is provided through synopses of more recent studies. Areas covered include overseas telephone and record carriers; the creation of the Communications Satellite Corporation; the current regulatory and…

Developed to meet the needs of small rural school districts, this guide assists local education agencies in undertaking an institutional self-evaluation of their compliance with Title IX regulations. It also attempts to help them modify policies and practices where necessary. The materials have been developed to allow for modification to unique…

This booklet presents the accountability program developed by the Elk City (Oklahoma) Public Schools. During the first year of the program ten broad educational goals were formulated through a series of administrator workshops, accountability committee meetings, informal surveys of the community, and questionnaires for teachers and students.…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Institute's series of courses for 1978 is presented in this catalog. Most courses are designed for occupational safety or health professionals who are federal or state employees; two are available for personnel from the private sector. The schedule includes courses required for newly hired…

New pressures on accreditation and the unique factors that are the foundation of its continuing value to postsecondary education are addressed. The expanding variety of institutions to be accredited, government regulation, state authorization, legal sanctions, and self-regulation are also discussed. (Author/LBH)

Examines the tangle of federal positions regarding student financial aid that is restricted on the bases of race or sex, illustrates how the agencies can improve their antidiscrimination efforts, and demonstrates that more cogent and complementary federal action will add important symbolic legitimacy to all federal antidiscrimination efforts.…

Many of the problems of the financial aid profession are discussed, including the financial aid officer's lack of campus influence. Specific suggestions are offered for financial aid staff to take the initiative in bringing new funds, working with other officials, and dealing effectively with federal regulations. (LB H)

Discusses the responsibilities of employers in Poland toward the continuing education of their employers. Major topics included are responsibilities of firms based on socioeconomic needs, main features of worker education within firms, continuing education programs for workers, and factors determining the development of the firms' educational and…

The federal government has taken a number of steps to improve student decision-making, placing special emphasis on the information made available to students by postsecondary institutions. (Author)

Increasing governmental regulations, with their associated paperwork, are undermining the effectiveness and efficiency of community college operations. Community colleges must document the paperwork problem and must devise a practical approach to impress upon decision-makers the need for reform. (DC)

The complexity of the question of retransmission by cable systems (CATV) of broadcasts containing copyrighted programs is reviewed with regard to the new copyright law. Economic, legal, and regulatory issues are considered. For journal availability see HE 509 045. (LBH)

A new national program being developed by France's Ministry of Education will create nationally regulated certification of elementary level French language skills for foreigners. The certification is not attached to any course or curriculum but will be available to anyone with specific practical language competencies. (MSE)

University-based weapons laboratories are often assumed to be objective, scientific organizations with no direct financial stake in a particular weapons system, but they are in fact dependent on weapons systems for their continued funding and existence, sometimes lobbying in violation of federal policy. (MSE)

Reviews asbestos removal legislation and four appropriate abatement methods. Advises school districts to assist principals to develop constructive asbestos management plans and conduct workshops relevant to the health hazards of asbestos. (MLF)