This paper presents an overview of copyright issues for research and teaching. The first section provides historical background from the origin of the concept of copyright in 1557 in Britain to the present. The second section looks at fair use, including parameters and guidelines for reproduction. The following sections discusses the Berne…

Discusses the impact of federal regulation (primarily that of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) in the area of personnel selection. (IRT)

The Environmental Protection Agency has assembled technical information into a School Asbestos Program. Immediate steps that can be taken are outlined. (Author/MLF)

Colleges and universities have been major beneficiaries of nonenforcement of existing regulations in the areas of civil rights, the environment, employee safety, and financial accountability. Lists prominent existing federal regulations that should be reviewed in order to achieve compliance. (MLF)

A discussion of informed consent by human subjects in experimentation presents background on the consent issue, including federal requirements; lists factors that may affect a subject's ability to understand the consent document; and offers suggestions for preparing consent forms to ensure the subject's better comprehension. (Author/MSE)

Discussion of highly publicized regulatory problems and legal settlements involving colleges and universities leads to a proposed five-step process for improving an institutional compliance structure. Steps include selecting the compliance officer, determining appropriate reporting relationships, setting up the committee/council structure,…

This basic, entry-level guidebook introduces public broadcasters to videotext or teletext technology and the range of services it can provide. Following an explanation of basic terms and a review of the early history of videotext, a summary of research findings from commercial and public trials of teletext addresses such topics as consumer…

As an aid to local project staffs and constituent groups, the Teacher Corps' four Recruitment and Community Technical Resource (RCTR) Centers compiled these guidelines and resource materials for the recruitment, selection, and support of project interns. The manual's first section discusses inclusion of intern recruitment and selection in local…

The mission of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) rehabilitation program is to assist injured workers, covered by Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, to return to gainful employment through vocational rehabilitation services. Information that certified counselors who work…

This handbook presents guidelines for the installation, use, and storage of full-size or nearly full-size movable soccer goals to help prevent deaths and serious injuries from soccer goal tipover. The guide first reviews soccer goal injuries and deaths occurring in the United States and briefly examines the soccer rules associated with goals. It…

Contains a list of "do's" and "don'ts" concerning what an interviewer may or may not ask a prospective employee during an interview. Discusses various government directives and touches specifically on issues concerning discrimination due to age, sex, race, religion, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation. (CT)

Although the University of Northern Iowa initially had problems in regulating temperature control devices to meet federal energy guidelines, conservation efforts are being made on the campus. (MLF)

Summarizes highlights of the Government Accounting Standards Board's proposed standard for college and university accounting, known as GASB 35. Topics addressed include enterprise fund financial statements, reporting of state appropriations, segment reporting, effective dates, and infrastructure assets. (MSE)

Tax-sheltered annuities for school employees are benefits to employees who authorize the district to deduct a specified amount from their paychecks and forward that amount to the accounts selected. Article surveys recent legislative changes that enable school employees to make better use of their tax-sheltered annuities. (MLF)

An official of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discusses stepped up inspections of college/university campuses for compliance with environmental regulations, and identifies ways in which institutions can work with EPA in achieving compliance. Guidelines are offered for oil storage tanks, hazardous waste, air protection, water protection,…