Interest has been expressed by many educators in the programs of higher education which are below the level of the bachelor's degree and which provide some form of official recognition for the students who complete them. This publication describes the general characteristics of such programs and the extent to which they are offered by institutions…

A survey was conducted of the chairs of the collegiate associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs in New England. The questionnaire concerned curriculum needs for nursing programs, based on a model emphasizing that the fourth year of a nursing program should be a paid clinical practicum. The response rate was 72% (n=45). Results…

Nursing education programs in Kentucky were surveyed in 1981 to assist the process of manpower planning and educational program development for registered nurses. The survey is part of a statewide coordinated system for nursing education developed through the Kentucky Nursing Education Project. Thirty-three nursing programs were surveyed that…

A project was conducted at College of the Canyons (Valencia, California) to initiate a new 2-year hospitality program with career options in hotel or restaurant management. A mail and telephone survey of area employers in the restaurant and hotel field demonstrated a need for, interest in, and willingness to provide internships for such a program.…

Information concerning international education activities at 15 Southeast Florida colleges and universities is presented. Twelve of the schools are members of the Southeast Florida Educational Consortium. A questionnaire was administered in 1982-1983 to determine foreign student presence, academic programs, contracts and grants, and administrative…