This article presents critical commentary on the relationship between wider policy in Ireland for children, and the practice of social workers and social care workers who work with children on the ground level. An overview of the current policy context for children is achieved through a focused commentary on the literature. This operates around…

Various legal methods, such as copyright, trade secret, and patent law, protect proprietary rights in computer software. Users of this software must respect these rights or face infringement lawsuits. (TE)

Examines two aspects of the uniform federal guidelines affecting selection and interviewing, briefly looks at research on interviewing and considers how this fares in light of the guidelines, and makes specific recommendations to help minimize discriminatory interviewing practices. (Author/IRT)

Examines the job applications of leading companies and reports on questions that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission might find unacceptable. Outlines possible remedies. (IRT)

Because higher education institutions have become dependent on federal funding for academic and research activities, compliance with federal regulations is mandatory. Keeping up with these regulations, implementing them, and providing necessary certifications requires careful planning and management. Accomplishing this efficiently will both help…

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)

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,…

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)

The engineer for a California school district describes the asbestos removal from the ceilings of El Camino High School. Discusses forming a design team, use of consultants, specifications, relations with contractors, and staff notification. (MLF)

This publication describes how an institution of higher education calculates and pays federal Pell awards to eligible students and how it reports those payments to the Department of Education. The discussion covers what the school must do to process an eligible student's Pell award after the school has received documentation of the student's…

Cost increases and realization of the diverse needs of employees have prompted organizations to review the cost and value of employee benefits. Examines alternatives including "cafeteria plans," managed care programs, and disability income plans. (MLF)

This article describes expanded audit requirements for managing federal awards to colleges and universities, as outlined in Circular A-133 of the Office of Management and Budget. Applying lessons learned by state and local governments in implementing A-128 audits is recommended to help assure a successful, cost-effective transition. (MSE)

A discussion of federal cost accounting standards (CAS) chronicles briefly the history of CAS, notes other pertinent regulations applicable to higher education, summarizes the initial standards drafted for colleges and universities, and examines disclosure statement requirements and implications of noncompliance. (MSE)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that a public school operate each service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, as readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. A public school is not required to make its existing facilities totally accessible where other methods are effective in achieving…

Federal regulations governing receipts from fund-raising events at colleges and universities are summarized, including rules concerning tax deductions for raffle tickets, how and when to acknowledge donor gifts (cash or non-cash), and disclosure of fair market value. (MSE)