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Download full textBURGENER, V.E. – 1967
AN OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN A STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF VOCATIONAL RESEARCH TO DEVELOP RESEARCH PERSONNEL, TO EVALUATE EXPERIMENTAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES, TO DEVELOP AN OVERVIEW OF SURVEY PROCEDURES RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING NEEDS, TO REFINE THE OPERATING…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Research, Educational Researchers, Program Development
Ehresman, Norman D. – 1969
This final report of the operation of the North Dakota Center for Research in Vocational and Technical Education covers the period from December 1, 1966 through August 31, 1969. Activities of the first 18 months (from June 30, 1965) are reported in "Establishing a Center for Research in Vocational and Technical Education" (ED 012 333, MP 000 116).…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Educational Research, Information Dissemination, Program Descriptions
Nevada Occupational Research Coordinating Unit, Reno. – 1969
This report is a summary of the activities of the Researdh Coordinating Unit (RCU) of Nevada which carried out a variety of research and development activities for vocational education. In the area of developmental research, the RCU conducted a survey of vocational-technical education needs and recommended improvements for the program both on a…
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Facilities, Educational Research, Program Development
DUPY, CLEO A.; HULL, WILLIAM L. – 1966
MIGRATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN AREAS AND THE SHIFT IN LEGISLATIVE EMPHASIS FROM FARMING TO OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS PROMPTED THE OPERATION OF A SUMMER INSERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE ON OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS FOR 30 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS. THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM AREAS DURING THE INSTITUTE RESULTED IN THIS…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Cooperative Education, Educational Research, Inservice Teacher Education
McCage, Ronald D. – 1980
This executive summary highlights key elements of a paper produced by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education for persons interested in maximizing benefits from research and development in vocational education. This summary describes the legislative background, conceptual model, essential framework, and operational guidelines for…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Legislation, Educational Research, Governance
Michigan Vocational Education Research Coordinating Unit, Lansing. – 1970
The overall purpose of the Michigan Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) is to stimulate research and development activities within the State. This report reviews RCU activities in this area during the period July 1, 1967 to August 31, 1969. Problem areas include staffing and funding. In light of accomplishments and problems, the RCU has been…
Descriptors: Activities, Educational Research, Information Centers, Inservice Teacher Education
Frazier, William D., Comp. – 1972
This publication provides a descriptive report of 24 mini-grant proposals funded by the Oklahoma Research Coordinating Unit to secondary teachers and counselors. Each report includes: (1) the director(s) and title(s), (2) school affiliation, (3) school administrator, (4) estimated cost of the project, (5) summarization of activities, (6)…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Education, Counselors, Curriculum Development
CHRISTENSEN, VIRGIL E. – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THE 5-DAY SEMINAR WAS TO ASSIST RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT PERSONNEL AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL LEADERS PLAN AND CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE STATE PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. ITS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES WERE TO (1) DEVELOP A CONCEPT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL FOR ITS SUCCESS, (2)…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Agriculture, Communication (Thought Transfer), Critical Path Method
BAIRD, PHILIP G.; CAMPBELL, ROBERT A. – 1966
CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES FROM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, ORGANIZED LABOR, HIGHER EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TOTALED 160. THEIR OBJECTIVES WERE--(1) TO IDENTIFY NEEDED AREAS OF ATTENTION AND CRITICAL ISSUES FACING VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS, (2) TO SUGGEST…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Agency Cooperation, Conference Reports, Coordination
Cargill, Samuel Paul, Jr., Comp. – 1978
This manual describes the program improvement responsibilities of the Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) of South Carolina's Office of Vocational Education. Following the introduction, the organization and functions of the RCU are briefly presented. The remainder of the booklet is comprised of eight short sections, each discussing an RCU function in…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Curriculum Development
Lee, Arthur M. – 1968
The Arizona Research Coordinating Unit has concentrated its efforts during the past 18 months on a study of engineering technology which was published in March of 1968. A second major project is a study of vocational-technical education in the state to be used as a basis for future planning. Other activities included assistance with several…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Annual Reports, Data Collection, Educational Research
West Virginia Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education, Huntington. – 1968
THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE PREPARATION, SUBMISSION, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, TRAINING, EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ARE OUTLINED. THE AREAS DISCUSSED ARE (1) SOURCES OF FUNDS, (2) PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH PROPOSALS, (3) TYPES OF PROPOSALS,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Demonstration Programs, Educational Research, Evaluation
McCage, Ronald D. – 1972
Along with 23 other units in various states, the Illinois Research Coordinating Unit (IRCU) has, since its inception, been committed to bringing about innovations in education. This document presents a summarization of the activities and progress of the unit during the 1972 fiscal year as well as the planned research endeavors for 1973. The unit…
Descriptors: Career Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Innovation, Educational Research
