Three elements of research project administration within a university are discussed: institutional environment, policies and procedures, and project management. It is concluded that cooperative efforts and adequate support services, sponsored by an institution supportive of research, are essential to successful research projects. (MSE)

A survey of professional staff members in a state-wide community college system indicates wide spread support for both student development theory and for an instructional role for student affairs professionals. Colleagues in many professional positions are ready to give serious consideration to the implementation of student development. (Author)

Principals indicated that the school psychologist was most helpful when providing the traditional services of psychological testing, personality and emotional assessment, consultation, and screening. Changes desired were more time and an increase in counseling, preventive mental health, and inservice training. (Author)

Three support staff members--specialists in library/media, curriculum, and reading--of Rochester (NY) School for the Deaf describe their individual functions and interrelationships. Among topics touched on are the organization of instructional resources by the Learning Resource Center, staff training, and the need for a well-defined reading…

Describes the past, current, and suggested future practices in the delivery of school psychological services at the high school level. It is proposed that school psychologists must become integrated into the total social system of the high school to be most effective. (Author)

To assess the delivery of support services from resource room teachers to regular elementary teachers involved in mainstreaming learning disabled students, the Index of Support Services (a list of 26 services) was developed and distributed to 228 regular educators for rating. (Author/SBH)

Argues that tax-target plans, which would permit taxpayers to earmark a fraction of local property tax dollars to specific items or schools, would foster the natural tendencies of social stratification. (Author/MLF)

Argues that tax-target plans address the taxpayers' desire to have monies spent as they would wish so that school services somewhat reflect their own preferences and not solely those of others. (Author/MLF)

Privatizing college services, however attractive, may come at a price. Institutional concerns about losing control of services, too much outside presence on campus, and loss of collegiality are real issues. Each institution must assess its own situation and monitor its movement toward contracting out services to private business, balancing…

Struggling to manage under reduced public financial support, many of Canada's universities are turning to entrepreneurial projects to provide supplemental income. In addition to conventional means such as real estate development, investment, and marketing, some are shifting ancillary services (conference facilities, residences, food services,…

A survey of 476 special educators of students with behavioral disorders was conducted to describe the frequency of collaborative interactions between educators and school and community agency personnel, and; describe the teachers' current level of skill for 32 identified collaboration competencies. Discusses implications of findings on preservice…

Addresses the legal interface between the privatization of school services and the politics of urban education. Considers the political forces both outside and within education, as well as the problem of privatization contracting undertaken without considering the legal ramifications. Offers suggestions for education leaders who may wish to…

When surveyed, 13 supervisors of educational programs for hearing-impaired students indicated that there is an unmet need for educational interpreters. A survey of 9 supervisors, 24 teachers, 27 interpreters, and 18 hearing-impaired college students found that significant differences existed between and within groups in the characteristics/skills…

Describes initiatives in New York State to meet student nutrition needs, including the Statewide Training Network for School Food Service Workers and the Nutrition Comes Alive in the Cafeteria program. Emphasizes the role of local boards of education in supporting better nutrition in school lunch and breakfast programs. (FMW)

Mental health, behavioral, and process consultation models are described as three theoretical approaches to the practice of school-based consultation. Drawing from each of these models, an ecological model of consultation is offered as a conceptual umbrella for planning entry, assessment, intervention, and evaluation activities with handicapped…