This report examines mobility, enrollment, and policy trends regarding overseas students in the United Kingdom (UK). First, a brief description of education in the UK is presented. Next, UK policy developments to 1989 (including the introduction of full-cost fees) concerning overseas students are discussed, including an account of policy…

Describes the importance of creating an organizational structure where adult staff in child care settings can work together in teams. Argues that team building requires a climate of caring with respect for all views, support, trust, and a relaxed environment. Also proposes that a commitment to encouraging ideas, professionalism, and growth is…

This document reports on the 2-year Interagency Child Abuse Network (ICAN) Project which was funded by the Texas Department of Human Services to provide a model through which agencies (police, courts, and others) could develop a team approach to handling child abuse cases. Chapter 1 reviews the background and origin of the project. Chapter 2…

The author discusses the advantages of collaboration among continuing education programs. Types of collaboration are described. (CH)

Describes several models for agreements between colleges and cable television companies, including franchising, equipment purchase and leasing, public access, and radio programing. (SK)

Indicates that action is better than reaction and prevention better than treatment in the proper use of chemicals and in the proper dissemination of information about them. Suggests that those working with chemicals and those reporting on them in the media need to work cooperatively. (JN)

This paper outlines and discusses in-service programs that involve cooperative efforts on the part of universities and school districts. (MM)

Counselors in one school district sought to organize policies and procedures into one useful notebook for all members of staff, designed to supplement and complement, rather than replace, counselor-teacher team efforts. Books were distributed to teachers, and, in guidance evaluation survey, 50% of high school teachers indicated they had used the…

Analysis of European transnational adult learning projects found the following: learners must be central; cultural organizations are essential gateways; new intermediaries are developing; local alliances and linkages are paramount; some topics resist transnational transfer; and cultural and linguistic barriers must be addressed. (SK)

This publication, based on a 1991 Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) "Idea Exchange" meeting, addresses the issue of enhancing minority transition into graduate education, and provides an in-depth look at several types of institutional partnership programs involving universities, corporations, or research laboratories, designed to encourage…

Academic alliances among educators who share ideas about teaching are flourishing in almost every state. First started in foreign languages, they are now being set up in other disciplines, primarily English, geography, history, mathematics, and science. (MSE)

National Collegiate Athletic Association Rule 48 sets academic standards for high school which incoming freshmen must have met in order to receive a grant-in-aid and play intercollegiate athletics. The author discusses why tougher standards are needed, how Rule 48 operates, what problems are, and why there is opposition to the rule. (MT)

A 6-year collaboration between home care professionals and academic researchers shows how to identify the right research partners, mobilize resources, sustain long-term effectiveness, and ensure return on investments of time, energy, and resources. Despite the challenges to both community and university, research partnerships result in benefits to…

Attempts to provide student affairs practitioners with general understanding of the media, and successful techniques in working with the media. Contends that, by designing an effective media relations programs, student affairs professionals can rely on the media as a valuable ally. Emphasizes need for preparation and interview skills. (Author/NB)

Addresses the concern that with neither the time needed to get together, nor a common curriculum to focus on, most teachers are left to reinvent the wheel, alone, in thousands of separate classrooms. The author offers two initiatives designed to correct the problem. (GR)