This guide is designed to assist independent auditors in conducting audits of the operations of the Summer Food Service for Children. The summer program provides nutritional help to children who would otherwise be deprived of food assistance received at other times of the year under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. During the…

In developing evaluation techniques for its 28 accredited vocational and technical programs, the major goals of Oakton Community College were (1) program improvement and (2) communication of needs and findings between users and trainers. One of four Clusters containing several diverse vocational/technical curricula was selected for initial…

Discusses the many aspects of compliance with affirmative action regulations, in recruitment to postemployment practices, with reference to university language departments. (AM)

Ever-increasing demands emanating from federal and state governments, regulatory agencies, study commissions, coordinating bodies, and other entities have become a pressing problem for higher education. The impact on the smaller, public community colleges, which lack physical and material resources, is especially devastating. (JDS)

Higher education administrators must face the alternatives of promptly developing responsible policies for permanent part-time faculty members, or accepting policy mandated by legislatures and courts. Suggestions for designing new personnel policies are offered. (Editor/LBH)

The economic case for the deregulation of Australian universities, for reasons of efficiency and improved access, is presented and the economic and social implications of such a move are considered. Some discussion of the case against deregulation is also given. (MSE)

The practical application of federal employment discrimination policy as fashioned and implemented by regulations under the Labor Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is assessed in this report designed as a practitioner's guide. To comply with the regulations, each facility must perform various statistical analyses…

University management of research on nuclear weaponry provides better scientific results and more independent advice than would be possible under government or industry management. (MSE)

Increased responsibilities placed on financial aid offices and the results of a survey of Georgia public two-year colleges suggests the need for a staffing formula based not on the number of aid applicants but on standards more clearly reflecting the institution's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all students. (MSE)

Educational personnel not prepared for children with disabilities and the provisions of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act have given rise to opportunities for misconduct. Examines the recent case law and legislative activity and its effect on special education malpractice, and suggests the possible direction this issue will take. (MLF)

The Carnegie Forum's report prepares to turn over the public education system to the teachers and hence their unions. The best way to reform public education is a competitive system of private schools with tax credits or a voucher plan that would break up the education monopoly. (MLF)

Small-business leaders have persuaded many lawmakers that nonprofit organizations--particularly colleges and universities--have used their tax-exempt status and government support to gain an unfair advantage over privately owned businesses. Computer-store owners, private chemical-laboratory owners, and travel agents say colleges should not receive…

The management of higher education change in the United Kingdom will require close attention to educational quality, cost effectiveness, and relevance. Despite the debate over growing government influence, there are good indications for government-institution cooperation. (MSE)

This pullout guide addresses issues regarding library use of copyrighted videotapes and computer software. Guidelines for videotapes cover in-classroom use, in-library use in public library, loan, and duplication. Guidelines for computer software cover purchase conditions, avoiding license restrictions, loaning, archival copies, and in-library and…

The activities and results of a comprehensive three-year evaluation of Utah's Title IV-C programs are summarized. They demonstrated that evaluation can produce valuable outcomes in addition to complying with federal requirements. State officials gained insights into program improvement; local officials gained expertise in program operation and…