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International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
Papers on regional library activities which were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Importance of Information Resources in National Development with Particular Reference to the Asian Scene" (Yogendra P. Dubey, India); (2) "Report of the Activities of the Regional…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Sources, Institutional Role
Kaye, Anthony – Prospects, 1988
Traces the world-wide development of distance education, including recent innovations that have enhanced its status as an appropriate and effective mechanism for adult education and training. Discusses the separation of teacher and learner, the role of the institution, the use of technical media, the clientele attracted, and some current trends.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Change, Educational Radio
Brookfield, Steve – Adult Education (London), 1979
Discusses a program in which adult groups (that meet regularly for educative discussion in settings other than educational institutions) can be given support through an academic department's provision of resource materials. Provides an example of support provided to the National Housewives Register, a group which discusses issues and social…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Discussion Groups
Download full textNye, Gloria T.; Maxcy, Spencer J. – 1994
This paper examines the use of mentoring to help increase the number of women and minorities in tenured faculty and administrative positions in higher education, and describes a model mentoring program undertaken at Louisiana State University (LSU). It reviews research on diversity within academia and reports on interviews conducted with…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Programs, Diversity (Institutional), Faculty College Relationship
Peer reviewedLenth, Charles S. – Journal of General Education, 1993
Discusses the evolution of state-level assessment activities of college graduates' skills/outcomes to provide a context for a proposed national system and examines extent and types of testing in six states. Addresses the purposes of postsecondary assessment and draws conclusions as to institutional support needed to sustain a collaborative system.…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Cooperative Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Curley, Timothy; And Others – 1994
This report synthesizes a number of policy and implementation issues raised during a forum on the development of partnerships between community and migrant health centers (C/MHCs) and health professions education programs to support community-based primary care training. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction, while chapter 2 provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinics, Community Health Services, Educational Policy
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Washington, DC. – 1992
This booklet describes projects undertaken at American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) institutions in response to the National Education Goals and "America 2000." Following an introduction by Dr. Marilyn J. Guy, AACTE President, the publication is organized by goal as follows: (1) "Readiness for School"…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, College School Cooperation, Dropout Prevention, Drug Education
