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Kramer-Siri, Diane – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
High technology businesses in California's Silicon Valley have joined forces with local educators to form the Institute for Computer Technology (ICT), providing a model for education-industry cooperation. Describes the development of ICT, whose goal is to fill gaps between existing programs and to provide a structure for sharing computer-related…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Educational Objectives, Industry, Program Descriptions
Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education, College Park, MD. – 1991
During the past decade, organizations and individuals in communities across the United States have come together in alliances to promote the improvement and reform of science, mathematics, and technology education in elementary and secondary schools. This handbook draws from the experiences of those pioneer local alliances to provide insights and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Program Descriptions

Bailie, Richard C.; And Others – Chemical Engineering Education, 1985
West Virginia University was designated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the NSF University/Industry Fluidization and Fluid Particle Cooperative Research Center. Background information about the center, its research program (focusing on fundamental problems of reacting systems at elevated temperatures), and future prospects are…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Industry
Imel, Susan – 1983
A review of the literature on human resource development (HRD) and HRD programs is presented. Topics include: (1) two definitions of HRD (Nadler 1983 and the American Society for Training and Development); (2) an analysis of those definitions; (3) the importance of HRD to organizations and individuals; (4) descriptions of types of HRD programs…
Descriptors: Business, Definitions, Industry, Labor Force Development
Taggart, Doris – 1983
Zions First National Bank in Utah adopted a local school in Garrison with a student body of 11, and invited them to participate in their Christmas tree program and a field trip to Salt Lake City. The venture proved so popular and rewarding for the children and bank staff that more field trips were funded and later, when the school burned down, the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Field Trips, Program Descriptions, Public Relations
Mills, Robert N.; D'Acosta, James L. – Engineering Education, 1986
Highlights some of the many and diverse training, continuing education, and research programs General Electric conducts. Major areas discussed include entry-level programs, advanced programs, university-industry relations, professional continuing education, research and development services, and the GE Foundation. (JN)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Industry

Edie, Dan D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1984
Describes a graduate "residence" program at Clemson University which is sponsored by the university and local industries. Advantages for graduate students (including increased levels of financial support and opportunities to gain significant industrial research experience), faculty, and sponsoring companies are outlined. Examples of these topics…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Withers, D. Chris – CASE Currents, 1981
Ideas that have helped the University of Richmond win corporation support are identified: develop impact statements; research each prospect; schedule corporate days on campus; plan executive information sessions on campus; give return for support; use one gift to increase others; extend pledge period; use team approach; and thank donors. (MLW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Industry
Carmichael, Janice B. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
After providing background on small business development centers (SBDCs), reviews steps in establishing a SBDC in a community college and describes programs at Lane Community College (Oregon), Mercer County Community College (New Jersey), and Montgomery Community College (Maryland). (DMM)
Descriptors: Business Administration, Community Colleges, Economic Development, Program Descriptions

Aikman, Carol C.; O'Hear, Michael F. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1990
Reports on the experiences of Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne in providing developmental education for auto workers, both new and relocated, for a new assembly plant. Considers problems with staffing, company interactions, institutional interactions, and simple delivery logistics and the ways they were solved. Highlights program…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Delivery Systems, Higher Education, Labor Education
Buena Park Elementary School District, CA. – 1984
The Carl E. Gilbert School (Buena Park, California) was officially "adopted" by Kraft Foods, Incorporated, in November 1982, creating a community partnership between business and education. Fifty-two Kraft employees volunteered to donate their time for 1 hour a week to help teachers of the kindergarten through the sixth grade. They…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Program Descriptions
Taggart, Doris – 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: In 1974 Doris Taggart, Public Relations Vice President of Zions First National Bank in Salt Lake City, was serving on the Free Enterprise Committee of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. She developed a plan to involve elementary school children with a large bank by asking the children to make…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Products, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students

Fair, James R. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1984
The Separations Research Program at the University of Texas at Austin is an attempt to foster greater industry-university collaboration in the separations technology area. The development and operation of the program, current research areas, and future directions are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Lewis, Kenneth D. – 2003
This address was presented to a conference celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of The United Way's "Success By 6" early childhood development initiative. The address acknowledges that the American public education system has traditionally operated on the assumption that children enter kindergarten at approximately the same educational…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Experience, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education
Hoffman, Ellen – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1990
Describes "satellite learning centers," public schools located at parent worksites in Dade County (Florida) and jointly operated by the school system and the employer. Advantages include parent participation, exposure to career possibilities, and free classroom space. (FMW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Employed Parents, Parent Participation, Primary Education