Describes the development of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and its exhibits, which rely on participatory techniques in furthering public understanding of science and technology. Two thousand exhibit units cover seventy-five diverse fields, and the museum's educational program comprises twenty scientific demonstrations. Special…

Examines how changes in the Carkhuff Human Resources Development (HRD) training model affect the acquisition of defined interpersonal discrimination and communication skills. Compares a competency-based with a conceptual-based training group. Findings support competency-based training as more effective. (Author)

Lifelong learning programs such as the one at the College of New Rochelle recognize the need to examine the potential student and enhance the concept of community. The philosophy and methods of the School of New Resources are outlined. (JMF)

New strategies for allocating limited resources to achieve maximum program effectiveness in times of declining enrollments coupled with inflation are discussed. A model for resource allocation is proposed and a case study presented. (Author/SF)

A study of college faculty evolution at Colgate University using a computer simulation model demonstrates how such a model can be used in planning and policy development. The potential effects of changes in retirement and tenure policies at Colgate and their ramifications for the affirmative action program are discussed. (Author/JMF)

Proposes a "brokerage" model as an appropriate delivery system for open-ended community services. Describes the model's characteristics and cites the Council for the Continuing Education of Women at Miami-Dade Community College (FL) and the Center for Management Development at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (VA) as examples. (AYC)

Assessed the effectiveness of two components in a model program of career exploration; self-appraisal of needs and values, and interviews with college alumni to explore specific career options. College freshmen participating in the model exhibited greater career decidedness than freshmen in a control group. (Author)

The authors describe a model graduate reading program designed for potential reading specialists. The model suggests that teaching educational philosophy, psychology, sociology, and physiology precede the teaching of reading methodology, thereby first developing a theoretical foundation. (KC)

Suggestions for effectively evaluating a campus communications program are offered in a model for judging the institution's commitment, progress in program implementation, and user impact. (JMF)

Suggests a decision-making model based on case-management procedures for permanency planning in foster care. Permanency planning is offered as an alternative to counter the drift of children in foster care. (CM)

The dual role of teachers as in-the-field researchers and independent workers is considered in light of a curriculum development approach that initiates program development at the teacher level, encourages active teacher participation in decision making and research and development, and facilitates flexible planning. An illustrative case study is…

In this article, Black studies is described as both searching for and responding to meaning in the human experience through the Black experience. Based upon Thompson's distinction of ideational and operational roles in any healthy group, a model for administering Black studies programs at the university level is proposed. (GC)

A description of the background, objectives, design, and intended products of the Vocational Education Equity Study, a federal effort, conducted by the American Institutes for Research, intended to assess sex discrimination and sex stereotyping in vocational education at all educational levels. (SJL)

Presents an analysis of problems of resource allocation in the school library and a practical operations research approach toward accountability. Four planning instruments are included in the solution procedure: inventory of services; preference form; data collection guide; and program costing matrix. (Author/MBR)

A Discrepancy Evaluation Model is used to assess how effectively the career development needs of University of Virginia students are being met. (Author)