The continuing education program at Texas A&M offers short courses and seminars for engineers interested in updating their education. (BB)

This statistical study establishes associations between participation in continuing education and on-the-job performance. (BB)

Discusses the need for guidance for both prospective and working engineers. Stresses the need for providing an accurate assessment of the engineering job market throughout the educational process of engineering students and the need for inservice education for practicing engineers. (MLH)

Cites curriculum relevance and faculty competence as two particular and acute concerns of the technical institution. Advocates the formation of consortia consisting of several institutions to keep abreast of technological developments and to train personnel. (CP)

Describes a program developed by the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE for the members at the grassroots level (example, on the campus). Describes the establishment of resource rooms for educators and Mini-ACADEMOS to demonstrate new teaching methods. (GS)

Discusses the key aspects of developing special-interest, non-credit short courses directed specifically to those already employed in a particular field of engineering or engineering technology. (MLH)

Describes a one-and-a-half day workshop designed to introduce engineering graduate students to effective teaching methods. (MLH)

This article is concerned with the report of a panel of national experts on continuing education. The panel recommended that continuing education courses for industrial workers and college faculty be offered on campus. They cited motivation problems and the need for tangible rewards for employees taking courses. (MA)

Proposes new approaches to engineering education. Adaptability is central to the idea of developing flexible adults able to cope with a changing world. Stresses the need to educate students for a continuous, life-long education. This is seen as the role of the university. (MA)

Notes that technical education must be an ongoing, career long activity and a normal part of the job. Lists objectives considered to ensure employees are at the forefront of their specialty. Discusses four types of courses offered by 3M's educational program. (MVL)