Technical and allocative efficiencies of 26 academic departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University are computed using Data Envelopment Analysis over 2004/05. Allocations of faculty time between teaching, research, and extension vary by department and are used as unique prices in calculating allocative…

Applies definitions of equity and excellence to the following: (1) the nature of contemporary African agricultural problems; (2) conceptions of equity and excellence for African agricultural colleges; and (3) the implications of these conceptions for these institutions. (LHW)

This monograph was originally prepared as a thesis for the degree of doctor of philosophy at Clark University, and in its original form was accepted by the faculty of that institution in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree. It presents an unusually comprehensive survey of the provisions for agricultural education and for…

Following an introduction, Volume 1 of this year's annual report from the Commissioner of Education contains the first of three parts. Part I includes chapters on: statistics of state common school systems; secondary education in New Zealand; education in France; educational systems of England and Scotland, and operations for 1890-'91; provision…

British agricultural colleges recently became independent corporations and their traditional market is changing as the economy is restructured. A survey of rural residents in four counties (n=1,352) supports a broader role for the colleges, such as serving as rural business centers that provide vocational education, training, and services to rural…

Reviews the opportunities available in the field of agriculture for African American students and notes efforts of the 136 colleges of agriculture to publicize their offerings and recruit students. Profiles six black leaders in agriculture, highlighting their achievements in research and aid to developing countries. A table provides data on annual…

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION WAS ADMINISTERED TO 605 FRESHMEN ENROLLED IN OKLAHOMA COLLEGES OFFERING AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN BACKGROUND EXPERIENCES CONTRIBUTED TO THE STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF MAJOR CONCEPTS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE, TO MAKE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF OKLAHOMA STATE…

IN THE 32 INVESTIGATIONS OF THE COLLEGE SUCCESS OF FORMER VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE STUDENTS REPORTED IN "SUMMARIES OF STUDIES IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION" SINCE 1929, THE MOST COMMON CRITERIA FOR MEASURING ACHIEVEMENT OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE GRADUATES WERE GRADES IN ALL COLLEGE WORK AFTER 4 YEARS, GRADES IN ALL COLLEGE WORK AFTER SPECIFIED PERIODS,…

As unequal as state aid to black land-grant colleges tends to be, federal assistance is far more unequal, and the gap continues to widen; the U.S. Department of Agriculture is primarily to blame. (Author/SP)

Makes reference to efforts to improve Third World agriculture; briefly explores problems of United States land grant institutions in responding to global needs. (RH)

Describes the formation of the U.S. Agricultural Information Network, an association whose goal is to provide a forum for discussion of agricultural information issues. Topics discussed include the role of the National Agricultural Library and proposed policies relating to the network's membership, functions, and governance. (seven references)…

Reviews forces and factors impinging on institutions of higher education and colleges of agriculture that set forth a new paradigm characterized by undergirding production agriculture with a social objective of sustainability, environmental compatibility, and stewardship of the natural resource base. (LZ)

A table lists the top 100 colleges and universities producing students with associate, baccalaureate, or master's degrees in agriculture in 1996-97. Data are broken down by individual institution and minority group (African American, Native American, Asian American, and Hispanic). (DB)

The purpose of this exploratory case study was to determine current in-service needs of agricultural faculties at Razi University in Kermanshah province in Iran. A descriptive research methodology design was used to conduct the study. The target population of the study consisted of all agricultural faculties in College of Agriculture at Razi…