Features of the modern simplified letter style are discussed and an example included. It is noted that research indicates that typists increase their business letter output by approximately 20 percent when using the modern simplified letter style as opposed to the traditional letter styles. (TA)

A computer system that speeds and improves service and provides pinpoint control over library materials and operations adds efficiency to a community college library. (Author/MLF)

The 1987 Green Paper on Australian higher education recommended abandoning the binary system. The Dawkins plan effectively transferred resources from established universities to the former colleges of advanced education. This study compares initial and subsequent performance of economics departments, using a nonparametric data-envelopment-analysis…

Discusses characteristics of strong teams, lists problems that can destroy them, and presents basic steps in creating strong ones. Describes roles for an effective multimedia team, raises specific multimedia issues, and makes recommendations for team organization. (PEN)

Suggests that much can be learned by applying a simple framework based upon public finance principles such as efficiency and equal justice or horizontal equity. Implies that most educational spending is "expensed" for tax purposes, the values of subsidies are not measured, and little thought is given to return on investment. (JOW)

The arguments for and against binding two distinct alumni publications together are outlined, and techniques for making the effort a success are provided. Logical combinations of publications with the same intended audience and complementary themes are recommended. Some examples are discussed. (MSE)

Reviews the use of signatures to improve the performance of text searching and considers the use of signature trees to further accelerate text searching. Based on the analysis of experimental results, it is concluded that the improvement in text searching performance using signature trees outweighs the increase in required storage. (12 references)…

The whole atmosphere of a workshop, not just the formal presentation, has an impact on those who attend. Offers specific planning details to make the workshop a success. (MLF)

It is argued that abolition of tenure would seriously threaten the academic freedom and personal security of the members of an academic system in change, rendering the system dysfunctional and possibly hastening the destruction of the group and society. (MSE)

Twenty-one aphasic and seven nonaphasic adults participated in a referential communication task. Both aphasic and nonaphasic subjects successfully determined essential information to be communicated and communicated it to a listener. Nonaphasic and nonfluent aphasic subjects were more efficient in communicating information than mixed or anomic…

Baltimore schools have begun their second year of a controversial $133 million contract with Minneapolis-based Education Alternatives Incorporated, a private, for-profit firm now managing nine of the city's most troubled schools. Sylvan Learning Systems, a for-profit company, administers the Chapter 1 tutoring program at six other schools. The…

Finger-movement distances for alphabetic keys of standard and Dvorak keyboards were calculated for every digraph in the business vocabulary. Dvorak required 37% less distance and had more right-hand, home-row, same-row, and alternate hand reaches. (SK)

Identifies sources of ambiguity in economics textbooks' discussion of the condition for efficient output mix. Points out that diverse statements without accompanying explanations create confusion among students. Argues that conflicting views concerning the concept of Pareto optimality as one source of ambiguity. Suggests clarifying additions to…

Examines Maine elementary schools' efficiency in maximizing student achievement, given certain student and community characteristics. Reports results of a simple educational production analysis focusing on the relationship of school expenditures and student performance. Identifies production inefficiencies. Efforts to identify patterns in…

A Nebraska district (Fort Calhoun Community Schools) evolved seven steps toward efficient vertical articulation: find leaders at different levels; create and support a committee; determine what should be articulated; draft a scope-and-sequence paper; review and compare exit objectives/competencies; adapt programs; and review, revise, and update…