Indicates that student vocational organizations have a unique capacity to bring the goals of vocational education to the attention of the public. Suggests that sponsoring a community activity, such as a bicycle race, is an effective way to do this. (JOW)

A study of vocational advisory council members has produced a rank-ordering of advisory activities in terms of their perceived importance. The most valuable activities provide for translation or interpretation of the community to the school. The least valuable provide assistance to the school in drawing upon the resources of the community. (CT)

Attempts to develop a standardized set of program objectives which could be used in designing, implementing, operating, and evaluating postsecondary marketing and distributive education programs and which would ultimately result in a degree of program standardization. (CT)

A concept mapping process conducted with Illinois tech prep practitioners generated cluster themes in four areas: goals, process, clientele, and partnerships/teamwork. The most important clusters of statements included outcomes, business-industry linkages, and articulation. The resulting concept framework will facilitate tech prep program planning…

Critical decisions face technologically developing and progressing countries. National priorities must be considered in selecting and implementing technological advances. The authors present an intervention model for adapting technologies to developing countries. (Author)