Reviews the institutional agreements between graduate library schools in the U.S. and Canada and those in other countries which were identified by surveys of members of the Association of American Library Schools, and the formation of the Program of International Partnerships (PIP) to encourage such activities. (RAA)

Presents some principles for promoting interdisciplinary education and research within a university and facilitating mutually beneficial relations between university faculty and community human service providers. Includes examples from the experience of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. (EVL)

Catalytic organizations--local, state, and national groups that foster business-higher education partnerships--can increase communication and interdependence, serve as a forum for exploring issues, express joint concerns to legislators and the media, and exchange information about current and future needs and effective programs. (SK)

Examines the environmental context that is shaping academic libraries and computing centers and their interdependence. The strengths of a partnership of these two information service organizations are discussed, and potential areas of tension between them are considered. Resulting changes in the nature of information work are suggested. (16…

Higher education can use resources more effectively by (1) developing collaborative relationships; (2) offering contract programs; (3) eliminating waste; (4) soliciting donations; (5) finding new roles for personnel; (6) using technology; and (7) not trying to be all things to all people. (SK)

International educational linkages can help institutions stretch limited resources and enrich the curriculum. Establishing an international linkage involves identifying basic considerations (benefits and obligations), examining arrangement options, selecting a partner, making a formal agreement, and nurturing and maintaining the partnership. (SK)

The Interprofessional Commission of Ohio is a partnership of eight state professional associations, six professional schools and colleges at Ohio State University, and three theological schools. Focus is on ethical issues common to the helping professions, changing societal values and the professions, and training in intercollaborative skills. The…

To improve the outcomes of their diversity recruitment efforts, many organizations work to build ties with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges, and other institutions with significantly minority populations. Here, career services professionals at four HBCUs talk about effective…

To break out of the mold of the modern college compartmentalized setting, alliances can and must be formed between different disciplines on campus. Knowledge the students gain from the differing perspectives will enhance their ability to communicate; oral and written communication; and effective listening have been identified as factors that help…

Noting that advertising students in smaller colleges have little opportunity for exposure to major advertising companies as role models, the advertising class at a North Dakota university was given the opportunity to design an actual magazine layout to promote the university's Aerospace Science Center. The winning ad, as judged by the dean of the…

Encourages university teachers to use their academic specialization and teaching skills in agencies that work with older persons. Rewards for the teachers include public service, personal satisfaction, the opportunity to learn, the acquisition of lecture material for on campus courses, the establishment of a network accessible to teachers and…

In response to Bardon and Lambert, the author develops the topics of problem resolution, possible merger of professional organizations, and some chosen future for the field of school psychology. (JAZ)

Identifies problems experienced when libraries introduce computerized systems in countries remote from major centers of development, i.e., level of expertise, limited market, financial aspects, type of hardware and software available. Solutions to problems through cooperation and coordination of library computerization and Republic of South Africa…

The implications of social change for the role and problems of educational coordinating bodies in Australian postsecondary education are explored, drawing on the experience of the Queensland Board of Advanced Education. (MSE)

This document examines incentives and obstacles to partnerships between nonprofit organizations and community colleges. Aside from some service learning collaborations, partnerships between community colleges and nonprofit groups are rare. Reasons include: (1) many community college administrators bring a private-sector orientation with them from…