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Date:         Fri, 2 Oct 1992 07:36:41 MST
From:         Gene Glass <ATGVG@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Subject:      Job Opening
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     Job Opening   - Auburn University
  <THALL@AUDUCVAX.BITNET>


                   Director Of Planning And Analysis
    The Office of Planning and Analysis provides a broad range of
information and analysis services to the University. Principal functions
are to:  1) Develop and maintain numerous information systems; 2)
Compile, analyze and disseminate an extensive range of data (including
support for the University's strategic planning process); and 3) Serve
as clearinghouse for a vast number of requests and recurring reports.
Additional duties are undertaken as assigned or deemed appropriate.

    The Director reports to the President, through his Executive
Assistant.  Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating three
professionals and associated support staff, directing most traditional
institutional research activities, supporting the strategic planning
process, representing the University to numerous external entities, and
other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications include:  Master's degree in social sciences,
educational administration, information management, or related field
(earned doctorate preferred).  Minimum of seven years experience in
higher education planning/institutional research, preferably at a major
research university.  Skilled in automated data systems, oral and
written communication, and management of multiple concurrent projects.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Send a letter of application, vita and names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three professional references to Teresa P. Hall,
203 Samford Hall, Auburn University, AL  36849-5111. Applications will
be accepted until the position is filled, but re view of applications
will commence on November 30, 1992. Auburn University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women and
minorities are encouraged.

_______________________________________________________________________

GENE V GLASS                                    ATGVG AT ASUACAD.BITNET
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION                            ATGVG AT ASUACVAX.BITNET
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY                        INTERNET ADDRESS:
Tempe, AZ 85287-2411                            ATGVG@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU
602-965-2692  (303-499-2816 from June '92 until Dec. '92)
  (While on sabbatical until Dec. '92, I can be reached at
    GLASS@SPOT.COLORADO.EDU )
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Date:         Tue, 29 Sep 1992 14:58:00 PDT
From:         "(National Center for Research in Vocational Edu)"
              <NCRVE@UCBCMSA.BITNET>
Subject:      New NCRVE Document

Accountability for Vocational Education: A Practitioner's Guide
E.G. Hoachlander, K. Levesque, M.L. Rahn
  The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act
  of 1990 requires states to develop and implement a statewide system
  of core measures and standards of performance for secondary and
  postsecondary vocational education programs.  This guide, developed
  by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education, is a
  valuable resource for state-level administrators developing an
  accountability system.  Chapters in the guide include, "Conceptual
  Framework for Accountability," "Getting Started," "Performance
  Measures," "Performance Standards," "Incentives and Adjustments for
  Special Populations," "Implementation Strategies at the State Level,"
  and "Student Assessment."
  MDS-407                                      $10.25

To order:

Send request and/or purchase order to:
   NCRVE Materials Distribution Service
   Western Illinois University
   Horrabin Hall 46
   Macomb, IL  61455

For telephone orders call:  800-637-7652
                            FAX 309-298-2222
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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1992 14:27:00 EDT
Reply-To:     RORPAYNE@THINK2.LAKEHEADU.CA
From:         RORPAYNE@THINK2.LAKEHEADU.CA
Subject:      NAFTA and Canada

Today's Globe and Mail (Toronto) quotes the
Canadian Minister for the Environment, Jean Charest,
applauding the benefits of the NAFTA for the
environment, presumably in Canada.

Charest promises an "environmental review" of the
deal before it is signed here.

The environmental review will be conducted by a
cabinet committee; public hearings will not be
required, according to the Minister. Charest
promises the review will be "quite thorough and
serious".

Canadians are certainly a lucky bunch to have such
a conscientious government looking out for their
(environmental) welfare.
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Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 1992 16:41:06 -0600
Reply-To:     Brad Lewis <brad@TAIMYR.COLORADO.EDU>
From:         Brad Lewis <brad@TAIMYR.COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Center for Environmental Restoration

I thought this might be of interest to subscribers of this list. Please
feel free to pass it on.

The San Juan Center for Environmental Restoration is a non-profit
organization working to assist local landowners in rehabilitating
damaged lands in the Rocky Mountain West, by providing logistical,
technical and financial support. SJCER focuses on the development and
application of simple, low-cost techniques that can be practiced by
people with little or no formal training in restoration science. In
this way, we seek to engage people with their local environment,
promoting bioregional understanding, the strengthening of community
interdependance, and ultimately the development of sustainable
lifestyles.

With field work at the forefront of SJCER'S work, the Center is also
engaged in applied research in restoration science, and educational
programs to disseminate scientific information into the hands of those
who will apply it.

Additional information is available by calling or writing SJCER at
the following address*:

	 SJCER
	_Attn: Brad Lewis_
	P. O. Box 1166
	Boulder, CO  80306-1166
	(303) 595-1086
	e-mail: brad@taimyr.colorado.edu

*Landowners in the Rocky Mountain region are especially encouraged to inquire.
From: hudson@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
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Subject: What Does Green Mean to Business?
Date: 29 Sep 92 16:11:44 GMT
Reply-To: hudson@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
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Greening of the corporation sounds like a wonderful idea, but what does
this entail? Are corporations really making a profound effect on preserving
the environment? Does everyone benefit when companies are forced to uphold
strict environmental standards at the expense of the economy?
The basic intentions that have created this concept of "Greening of the
corporation" is relatively good one, but several other factors must be
taken into account.
What is better a sustainable world for future generations at the expense of
the present population? This concept has made it difficult for small
companies to convert to conduct business in this fashion. Often the
environmental requirements make it too hard to continue operating, thus
businesses close and jobs are lost. Are the costs outweighing the benefits?
I wonder.
please respond......janine
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 11:09:54 -0400
Reply-To:     massaro@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
From:         massaro@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
Subject:      Greening of the Corporation

        I am a member of a group of students at Bucknell University working
on a project dealing with the greening of the corporation in America. If
you have any opinions, information, or ideas about this topic, let me know!
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Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 16:04:14 EDT
Reply-To:     aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
From:         aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
Subject:      Re: Help plan a Green University Program!

>I find your wording to interesting "what needs to be taught to fit the needs of
>the emplyer".  A couple of comments.  First, there is a tendacy to rely on know
>ledge to change behaviors.  Although knowledge is important, there is little ev
>idence to support this notion.  People can be quite knowledgable about environm
>ental problems and solutions, but not change their behaviors.  To address
>environmental problems, societal beliefs and values must be addressed.  There
>seems to be an unwillingness to accept the need for a value and belief shift in
> our society and a real willingness to pursue technological fixes to our proble
>ms.  At the graduate level for Policy studies or any other studies regarding
>environmental issues, societal belifs and values need to be addressed.  Otherwi
>se it becomes and intellectual matter focusing on cognative solutions.  Experim
>ent for yourself.  Try to determine the influence of knowledge on behaviors!

Your commets indicate to me that you would advocate some kind of course -
perhaps in sociology or psychology- that would look at our culture to see
how it conflicts with the objectives of the environmental movement and then
explore the types of behavior needed for a 'ideological revolution' to
occur.

Something I argued in a International Relations course last year as an
undergrad was that perhaps this shift is starting to take place in the
youger (grade school) generation.  Consider the basic recycling and other
environmental themes being taught today that weren't taught even five to
ten years ago.  I remember reading articles a few years back talking about
how kids were becoming 'eco-cops' and driving their parents crazy by
criticizing everything 'unenvironmental' that they did.

Knowing that by the time one enters college, one's views are basically set,
might we assume that this type of behavioral change can only be effectively
initiated in the grade school years? Eventually, if there was some kind of
'national' curriculum, a sociology course or whatever could be phased out.

As for the project I am working on, I used the wording  "what needs to be
taught to fit the needs of
the employer" for practical, this year/next year purposes.  Maxwell
graduates in the environmental field, either in the EPA, a private firm, or
otherwise indicate- for instance- that they want new employees to know
RCRA, the Clean Air Act, basic technical/scientific knowledge etc.  This is
what I'm driving at.  <<What should a graduate know so that he/she will be
pre-prepared for the job they obtain >>

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aeholman@maibox.syr.edu
Maxwell School
Syracuse University
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Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 05:27:19 PDT
Reply-To:     Tom Gray <tgray@IGC.APC.ORG>
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From:         Tom Gray <tgray@IGC.APC.ORG>
Subject:      --WI Aim: 811 MW of Renewables

WISCONSIN UTILITIES COMMISSION SEES
811-MW RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission said in a preliminary order
that the state's electric utilities should plan to boost their
renewable energy generating capacity by 811 MW by the year 2010,
according to The Solar Letter.

The preliminary order, which is expected to be confirmed in July,
also includes a bonus payment ("renewable adder") to utilities who
diversify their resource base by adding renewable capacity, the
article said.

The order was sharply different from projections filed by the
utilities last October.  The utilities had projected capacity needs
of 4,886 MW by 2010, with only 52 MW -- or slightly over one
percent -- coming from renewables.  Instead, the Commission calls
for additions of 3,616 MW, with 811 MW -- or about 22 percent --
from renewables.

The Commission's order also dramatically boosts, to 1,414 MW, the
amount of new generating capacity that would be "supplied" by
conservation and demand-side measures.

The renewable adder would be available for any renewable energy-
based generating plant, the article said, and would last as long as
the plant produces electric power.

===============================

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has authorized me to offer
an electronic edition of its newsletter, _Wind Energy Weekly_, from
which the above article is excerpted, at no cost.

For those of you who have not previously seen excerpts from back issues
on Usenet or Bitnet, the _Weekly_ reports on the outlook for renewable
energy, energy-related environmental issues, and renewable energy
legislation in addition to wind industry trade news.  The electronic
edition normally runs about 10kb in length.

If you would like a free electronic subscription, send me an e-mail
request.  Please include information on your position, organization,
and reason for interest in the publication.

*******************************************************************
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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1992 12:19:30 EDT
Reply-To:     "(Dave Phillips)" <davep@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU>
From:         "(Dave Phillips)" <davep@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU>
Subject:      Bucknell users

Would the instructor of the Bucknell course please contact
me by email? Thank you very much.
-dave phillips
 biosph-l list owner
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Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 14:20:57 EDT
Reply-To:     aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
From:         aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
Subject:      To Professors in Environmental Management Programs

Dear Professors,

I am a graduate assistant working for Professor Harry Lambright at the
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
Currently,  we are exploring the possibility of enlarging the Environmental
Policy component of our MPA program.

The purpose of our project is to gather information over the next two or
three weeks that will aid our planning.  We wish to learn lessons from
respected institutions and individuals involving the process of educating
the public administrator in environmental affairs.  We would greatly
appreciate any information you could provide us describing the development,
focus, structure, and methodology of your program or any successful
programs with which you are familiar.

Thank you for your time.


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aeholman@maibox.syr.edu
Maxwell School
Syracuse University
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Date:         Sun, 4 Oct 1992 12:31:35 -0400
Reply-To:     derubrts@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
From:         derubrts@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
Subject: Help! Where's the solar energy?

        As a student at Bucknell University researching energy
alternatives, I would like to know why solar energy is not in extensive use
today?  What economic, political, commercial and technological factors are
slowing the development of this seemingly perfect resource?
From: susman@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
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Subject: Intellectual Property Rights For Indigenous Peoples
Date: 2 Oct 92 18:33:43 GMT
Reply-To: susman@MAIL.BUCKNELL.EDU
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Does anyone have current sources about intellectual property rights for
indigenous peoples? Anything from Rio conference or Earth Parliament?

Thanks.

Paul
(susman@bucknell.edu)
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Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 1992 17:47:00 EDT
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From:         3_SWOOD@FAIR1.BITNET
Subject:      Solid Waste Disposal

        Here on Long Island Sound, we have had a relatively long
history of Solid Sewage Waste Disposal, and the problem continues...

        I am wondering if anyone might have feasible ideas on
how to combat this problem in the near future.  one idea, for instance,
allows for nature to naturally break down the sewage into valuable
fertilizer and filtered water by funneling the sewage into farm
lands designed to benefit from the large amounts of natural nutrients
and raw minerals found in solid sewage.
        Any other ideas or thoughts on our solid waste disposal
system as it stands now would be much appreciated.  Thanks.
                       Steve Wood Fairfield University
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Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 14:32:56 PDT
Reply-To:     "(John Martinson)" <marty@EQUINOX.UNR.EDU>
From:         "(John Martinson)" <marty@EQUINOX.UNR.EDU>
Subject:      Andrew's wake

In response to the Dugan/Whitlock correspondence on hurricane damage and
what to do in the future, I'd like to point out that it is possible to
build structures that withstand hurricanes--and do so at competitive
building prices. In fact, such structures have been erected for quite
a few years by a company named "Monolithic Constructors, Inc." in Italy,
Texas where they are involved in the Superconducting-Supercollider project.
But they've built these structures all over the West and overseas.

One of their warehouses in Galveston has been through, not 1 but, 2
hurricanes with negligible damage. Seismic analysis indicates very
strong resistance to earthquakes as well, but so far they haven't been
"lucky" enough to have a structure in an area with active faulting.

What's the secret? Well, there isn't any. Early in this century the Germans
were experimenting with thin-shelled reinforced concrete structures. And
thin shelled arched dams are classic in Switzerland. And we all know that
it's virtually impossible to crush an egg shell in our hands, pressing
directly along the long axis of the shell.

What Monolithic (and Prof. Arnold Wilson at BYU in Provo, UT) have taught
the world is how to fabricate thin-shelled reinforced concrete domes in
a fast, cost-effective manner using airform techniques (balloons),
polyurethane structural foam, and concrete ejected from hoses (shotcrete)
instead of being poured in laboriously fabricated (and then torn down)
wooden forms.

The problem isn't technological--it's social and institutional. How do you
get the people of Florida, Hawaii (or any other disaster suffering area) to
accept innovations? Most people will resist strongly the idea of living in
a dome (though Monolithic has done domestic architecture). It's understandable.
What isn't so understandable is the rebuilding of public structures, hospitals,
schools, police and fire stations etc. with a technology unlikely to
withstand the next hurricane and continue functioning.

I have not now, nor have I ever had, anything more than personal acquaintance
with the people at Monolithic, i.e., I've been in their domes. And I have no
idea (sitting here in Reno) who in Florida or Hawaii is concerned enough
about the problem to at least consider thin-shelled reinforced concrete dome
construction in preparation for the next hurricane (or earthquake). But if
anyone reading this is so acquainted you might urge them to at least give
Monolithic a jingle at (214) 483-7423 - FAX (214) 483-6662.

If there's other information I might provide, I'd be pleased to do so. It's
so terribly (and often tragically) frustrating to know that life enhancing
solutions to technical problems are in existence--but not be able to find
the people interested, willing and able to use them. John Martinson
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Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 14:20:47 EDT
Reply-To:     aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
From:         aeholman@MAILBOX.SYR.EDU
Subject:      Help plan a Green University Program!

        Implementing more recycling, using more reusable products, and so
on is, in my opinion, only one part of a truely Green University.  Another
component must center on <how> and <what> the universities teach.   A
problem I encountered as a recent graduate of Bucknell is that while I
received a great education, I was not taught the hands on, nuts and bolts
of a profession.
         As an MPA (Masters of Public Administration) student at Syracuse
University, I am in the Environmental Policy and Administration track and
working with a professor on a project aimed at defining <HOW TO EDUCATE THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR>.  We are interested in this subject because we
are currently exploring the possibility of enlarging the Environmental
Policy component of our MPA program.  The main goal of the proposed
Environmental Policy Center is to educate graduate students so that they
know the nuts and bolts of how Federal, State, and Local Agencies,
Non-profit organizations, and other groups operate. (ie: Make them
employable)

        What I am interested in hearing from Biosph-l networkers are your
views on <what people need to be taught so that they fit the needs of
employers>.  Part of our project concerns reaching out to put a thumb on
the pulse of what people think is available already as well as what they
think is missing from current Programs.
        Please comment on what your ideal Environmental Policy graduate (or
undergraduate) program would include.

Thanks-
AEH





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aeholman@maibox.syr.edu
Maxwell School
Syracuse University
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Date:         Sat, 3 Oct 1992 15:04:05 -0900
Reply-To:     "ACAD1A::JNJMC" <JNJMC@ALASKA.BITNET>
From:         JMC <JNJMC@ALASKA.BITNET>
Subject:      A "Green" University?

.Howard Kaplan writes:
.In reading the requests for information about the greening of the corporation
.and other institutions, I began to wonder about applying that concept to the
.University.  What I have in mind is a University ala St. Johns or U. of
Chicago

.but, instead of great books, the educational program would be built around
.green themes such as the environment, ecology, continuity, responsibility,
etc.

.Does anyone know of any such institutions or plans for same?  I would like to
.limit the responother than religious or mystical organizations, not
.because their ideas aren't valid or applicable, but simply in order to keep
.responses focused and manageable.

Why not?  It seems that if our mainstream, established (and responsible)
religious institutions want to embrace and promote responsible care of
our planet, which is in most ways a moral and spiritual issue anyway,
that could be one of the most powerful forces for change in society.
Jan Conitz
JNJMC@ALASKA
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