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Jackson, Edwin L. – 1976
This document contains a handbook and a booklet of classroom activities to use with the handbook. The handbook is a compilation of the law, procedures, and practices which govern the legislative process in Georgia. It addresses the practical problems faced by members of the Georgia legislature. Chapter one discusses the General Assembly, its…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Citizen Participation, Civics, County Officials
Van de Water, Gordon B. – Higher Education in the States, 1982
State-level policy leaders were surveyed in fall 1981 to determine the emerging issues in postsecondary education among the states and to ascertain policy leaders' attitudes toward these issues. A total of 683 surveys were distributed and 214 usable surveys were returned, representing 202 agencies. The overall impressions created by policy…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Quality, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Doucette, Donald S. – 1982
A study was undertaken to define the missions of Arizona's community colleges in specific operational terms and to assess the support provided for these missions by the various constituencies of the community colleges. A survey instrument, consisting of 60 activity statements, was developed and administered to 4,000 individuals including all state…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, College Role, Community Attitudes
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs. – 1977
Problems in the administration and management of Indian affairs were identified in two hearings held during the summer of 1977. The July 13 meeting featured non-governmental witnesses; much of the discussion focused on findings of a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) initiated by the American Indian Policy Review Commission.…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Agency Role, American Indians
Bender, Louis W., Ed.; Wygal, Benjamin R., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1977
A broad spectrum of ideas and practices that should enable colleges to reassess and/or develop strategies for relating to the public are included in this sourcebook. Topics include (1) a model for public relations that includes development and internal and external communication; (2) the necessity of the personal involvement of the chief executive…
Descriptors: Administrators, Bibliographies, Community Colleges, Legal Problems
Zoglin, Mary Lou – 1977
This document explores state-level involvement in the governance of postsecondary education, particularly in those states which use coordinating boards to govern their institutions. Rising enrollments and costs of the 1960's, concern with more effective resource use in the 1970's, and the influence of federal aid programs have combined to…
Descriptors: Centralization, Coordination, Governance, Governing Boards
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Project Social Studies Curriculum Center. – 1966
This resource unit, developed by the University of Minnesota's Project Social Studies, introduces eighth graders to the legislative process. The unit uses case studies such as the Civil Rights Acts of 1960 and 1964 and attempts to change the Rules Committee in 1961. It also uses much data on background of congressmen and on distribution of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Elections, Federal Government
Small, William – 1970
From his vantage point as News Director of CBS News in Washington, the author examines the role of television news in our society and gives an insider's view of the day-to-day process of selecting and presenting news. Highlighting the book are in-depth discussions of past and recent news events. The Nixon "Checkers" speech, John…
Descriptors: Black Power, Commercial Television, Cultural Awareness, Current Events

Edgerton, Russell – Change, 1987
William Blakey, staff director and chief counsel to the Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources, was interviewed on the issues facing black progress in higher education. Leadership, change, TRIO programs, and public policy are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Colleges, Black Students, Change

Walsh, John – Science, 1988
Discusses the recent increases in funding to the science and engineering directorate at the National Science Foundation. Credits the resurgence to the United States Congress. Questions how long the rise in the science education budget will be maintained. (TW)
Descriptors: Budgets, College Science, Educational Finance, Elementary School Science
American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. – 1997
The American Chemical Society (ACS), founded in 1876, is a not-for-profit organization that is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research and promoting public understanding of science. The ACS Committee on Minority Affairs has a mission to develop and implement programs to support minority involvement in the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Black Students, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education
Bootel, Jaclyn A.; Warger, Cynthia L. – 1997
This handbook is designed to assist special education advocates in developing the capacity to mount an effective advocacy campaign at the state and federal levels. It is divided into the following four separate training modules: (1) "Introduction to Advocacy"; (2) "Understanding the Governmental Process"; (3) "Changing Public Policy"; and (4)…
Descriptors: Activism, Advocacy, Change Agents, Child Advocacy

Ford, Laura Christian – Journal of College and University Law, 1978
The 1978 amendments to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and their effect on college and university retirement practices are discussed. Lobbying efforts of higher education associations, an analysis of case law under ADEA prior to 1978 amendments, and major issues facing college counsel and administrators are reviewed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights Legislation, College Faculty
Morin, Kimberly A. – 1994
This report includes state-by-state summaries of 1994 legislation pertaining to Native American issues. Of 344 bills introduced in the state legislatures in 1994, 92 were enacted and 20 are still pending. Major issues addressed in 1994 legislation included Native American education; history, language, and culture preservation; sovereignty; law…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Elementary Secondary Education
Heidepriem, Nikki – 1982
In an effort to foster better understanding of the crucial role of the courts in protecting all persons from legislative and executive overreaching, this report examines and evaluates the Helms-Johnston Amendment, one of many efforts Congress is making to limit the authority of federal courts in cases involving the controversial issues of…
Descriptors: Busing, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law