To assess political activity in decisionmaking, selection of a new dean was studied in 40 professional colleges at large state universities. Interdependence affected political activity directly; faculty consensus regarding desired attributes had contrary effects. Political activity may assist existing coalitions to gain advantage or to facilitate…

Information about materials on environmental scanning is offered. Suggestions about sources of data for scanning are provided, organized into six facets of the environment: demographic, economic, political, organizational, technological, and social-cultural. (MLW)

This article identifies, describes, and demonstrates theoretical and methodological developments through a study of policy cultures in six states (Arizona, California, Illinois, Penneylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin). (CB)

Recent policy and attitudinal trends in West Germany concerning the need for accessibility to higher education for the disabled are reviewed. Specific changes made in programs, facilities, and information dissemination for this group are described. (MSE)

It is proposed that changes in interuniversity cooperation in the Netherlands are a reflection of changes in university management and governance, which in turn are a reflection of changes in the political culture of the country, especially in the attitude of the central government toward the universities. (MSE)

Considers the influence of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace in American government and its possible influence on Russian government. Discusses history of Iroquois society and describes their form of representative democracy. Cites references to Iroquois government and law by Karl Marx, Frederick Engels, and Benjamin Franklin. (JHZ)

British universities remain autonomous and continue to act as effective agencies of political socialization. The historical ambivalence in the structure of the German university between academic freedom and state regulation remains, inhibiting the German university's value as an agency of political socialization. (Author/RM)

Notes the factors preventing the progress of internationalization in Japanese society in general and in the educational system in particular. Topics include traditional attitudes towards other countries, the prevalence of economic strength as a national goal, and the school system's preoccupation with preparation for entrance examinations. (JHZ)

Problems that plague the National Labor Relations Board and threaten both its effectiveness and its existence include loss of worker and union confidence, declining union membership, criticism of board decisions, accusations of politicization, current member vacancies, and inefficiency in meeting the case load. (MSE)

Examines modern functionalist theory including theoretical bases and historical development. Considers, in the light of functionalist tenets, exemplary educational research in the field of modernization theory. Includes a critique of some overt and covert assumptions of functionalist educational research and suggests some avenues for more…

Administrators and teachers were interviewed and civic meetings, sports events, and school activities were observed to determine the supervisory problems and opportunities unique to small districts and schools. Impeding factors were found to be political influences and sports emphasis, while facilitating factors included faculty closeness,…

The 13 higher education institutions having sold or withdrawn all investments in South Africa and the 29 having made partial divestments are listed. The approximate value of the investments involved and the year(s) of divestment are provided. (MSE)

The political changes which have occurred in Spain, e.g., the introduction of a democratic system of government, have made it possible for Catalonia to re-establish the official use of its language--Catalan--and to use this language in education. This process of change and educational practices today are discussed. (RM)

Reveals that identification as a liberal publication was a significant factor in media treatment of Jackson's candidacy in only one of nine comparisons, while identification as a conservative publication was a factor in only three of nine. The most important independent factor was the identification of the publication as a newspaper. (FL)

Enrollment trends in secondary and higher education in Australia are examined for indications of the direction and possible need for redirection of higher education policy and institutional planning. (MSE)