Discusses the problems engineers face in continuing competence and suggests approaches for maintaining competence. The technical specialty certification program and recertification program of the American Society for Quality Control are detailed. (BT)

The collection of program summaries is organized according to the six primary program categories represented in Continuing Education Training Programs: (1) physicians, (2) psychiatrists, (3) behavioral scientists and allied professionals, (4) nurses and related personnel, (5) social workers and related personnel, and (6) interdisciplinary…

In working toward a goal of encouraging all nurses to participate in continuing education programs, the Florida Nurses Association has defined its standards for continuing education certification. A certification board was established, and the purpose for certification outlined. Four concepts are explained in the standards: certification, the…

The purpose of the symposium, cosponsored by the American Association of State Psychology Boards and Division 12 of the American Psychological Association, was to focus attention on interesting and innovative approaches to Continuing Education in psychology as a profession in various parts of the country. The participants were asked to focus on…

Discusses the Consortium for Lifelong Learning in Arizona through Instructional Media, Inc. (CLAIM), a voluntary consortium of a wide range of agencies involved in adult education of all kinds brought together in a state network to share costs. (Author/IRT)

Offering an overview of the adult education program of Quitman County, Mississippi and its development from 1967 to 1969, the report reviews the history of the community-based project, community problems, resident participation, and project objectives. Begun in 1967 as a volunteer program in adult education for the poor of that rural Delta region,…

Half of all adult education programs in Switzerland are conducted through Migros, the country's largest cooperative and largest private company. Migros' educational network principle specializes in teaching languages but also offers 174 subject areas as well as other activities and services. Some Migros adult education innovations are described.…

The document describes the methods, procedures, and results of the evaluation of the Quitman County Project, an adult basic education demonstration program with 147 participants in four learning centers in Mississippi. Data were collected by means of site visits, observation, interviews and standardized achievement tests. In terms of student…

A study was conducted to determine what types of student service activities take place in National University Extension Association (NUEA) institutions. By means of two questionnaires, information on a total of 134 student service activities from 69 NUEA institutions was gathered. The reported practices are indexed by state and by type of…

A continuing education program in health systems management and administration, conducted for tribal and Indian Health Service (IHS) personnel, is described in this catalog. The first section states the goals of the program, which provides, on a national level, training to help tribes and tribal organizations administer health programs and to…

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and the School of Pharmacy developed and presented, as a pilot project, a series of four telelectures at 10 locations throughout the State. Participating pharmacists were receptive to the approach and reported favorable reactions in the evaluation. (LH)

This is the second of a two-part report on continuing education, focusing on what universities and scientific and technical societies are doing to help scientists keep up to date. For Part 1, see the May 13, 1974 issue. (DT)

The activities of the Centre for Continuing Education, University of British Columbia, and its professional staff are reviewed for the 1974-75 year. A statistical report shows an overall enrollment increase of 13.74%, with part-time, evening, and correspondence credit courses showing expanded student participation and course offerings. A broad…

The decision to open a University College at Creighton University is discussed. A Task Force on Nontraditional Students was set up to review the possibility of establishing a continuing education program. A list of 18 issues and questions for discussion is provided. (MLW)