If engineering education programs are to meet the increasing technological demands of society, it would follow that emphasis should be directed toward retention rather than attention of students. (Author/DF)

Information about the new educational programs at twelve engineering colleges in the United States is listed. A brief description of each programs is presented. (PS)

Describes the conduct of a one-semester laboratory course for electrical engineering sophomores through the use of rack-mounted instruments and printed circuits. Concluded there was greater student and instructor interest and creativity in both lectures and laboratory. (CC)