Models of regulatory policy based on industrial organization theory can be applied to governmental coordination in higher education. They show that the relationship between costs and enrollment depends on student demand. When demand is stable or decreasing, governments should promote competition and keep costs down by reducing regulation. (RW)

The Secretary of Education discusses the changes in federal education assistance in the roles federal, state, and local governments play in the control of education. (SK)

The growth of government involvement in higher education has brought with it a host of problems that call for legal skills. In lawmaking, rule-making, or litigation, lawyers can be of substantial aid to institutions that seek intelligent influence over government actions involving education. (Author/MLW)

The increasing intrusion of the federal government in institutional affairs and accountability make audits of higher education institutions inevitable. Some suggestions on how to be prepared for an audit are provided. Suggestions include familiarization with regulations, current indirect cost rate, and current rate for benefits negotiated with…

The National Research Council has published a comprehensive report on procedures for handling hazardous chemicals and on other aspects of laboratory safety. By early 1981, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration intends to present preliminary proposals for safety in chemical research laboratories. (WB)

Explores the debate over the role of law in ensuring equal employment opportunity. The author argues that the overlapping and conflicting regulations, inconsistent results, and general confusion produced by the past encounters between the law and discriminatory employment practices should not be the model for future development of policy.…

A major problem faced in program evaluation of vocational education is the lack of a national manpower policy. This concern involves workers' acquiring and developing occupational skills which are needed by society and demanded by employers. Federal legislation specifications spell out program requirements which educators must keep in mind. (CT)

Suggests that the entire higher education community has been placed in an impossible quandary by the "Yeshiva" decision. Rather than attempt to correct the situation through litigation, amendatory legislation should be enacted to clarify the application of the National Labor Relations Act to higher education. (Author/IRT)

Critically examines the mainstreaming movement in the United States and the assumptions behind the movement and compares it to the situation in Scandinavia. Broader social issues are discussed. (Author/MLF)

Analyzes the significance of the "Krispy Kreme" decision which provides tens of millions of employees with a federal remedy against retailiatory discharge. The case raises a fundamental question of federalism for it may collide with state remedies. (Author/IRT)

Federal guidelines are detailed and specific as to what data are needed for full-cost accounting by school districts participating in federally funded school food service programs. (Author/MLF)

Argues that the general language of the Title IX statute, together with certain specific features of it, strongly suggests that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare should develop more stringent and demanding regulations based on social policy considerations concerning sex discrimination in intercollegiate sports. Available from Yale…

Discusses the creation of national broadcasting services in Nigeria, their conflicting national and regional goals, and the subsequent establishment of rival broadcasting systems by regional governments. (GT)

Advocates library organization and support on a national level. Federal legislation and creation of a national library authority are means considered to achieve the goals of library standardization, bibliographic control, and database development. (SW)

The author discusses four counseling areas in which the secondary school counselor will be highly involved with handicapped students: academic advising; counseling for postsecondary education; career or vocational guidance; and counseling for athletics, recreation, and clubs. Under each heading, both legal concerns about discrimination and…