Discusses the role of the counselor and six models, with positive and negative aspects of each. (SP)

Two counties in Ohio are used as models for Extension organizations striving to reach and serve urban clientele. (DS)

A model is presented for test construction and scoring that utilizes the knapsack model of mathematical programing. The method applies to examinations of the type in which a choice exists in the number of questions the examinee is required to answer. The method has been utilized with respect to a mathematics examination, and computer-generated…

Reports a test of the stability of the model used in Jay Forrester's World Dynamics''. When Forrester's fundamentally Malthusian assumptions were replaced by technological-optimist views, computer simulations predicted a stable population with increasing quality of life, rather than a population crash and decreasing quality of life. (AL)

The conceptual approach and procedures which have been developed for this program provide the basis for initiating a similar training program in any large library within commuting distance of a library school. (4 references) (Author/NH)

Major drawback of traditional evaluation is its emphasis on outcome" or terminal performance; what is needed are more process-oriented methods of assessment. Author describes Program Analysis" as a possible model. (Author/MB)

Describes the structure of a set of computer programs (DITRAN) that translate the text of conversational exchanges appropriate for elementary physics discussions into an operational computer-based dialog. Dialogs produced in this manner are designed as a series of templated subprograms. The structure of a simple template is reviewed. (Author/TS)

Broad guidelines based upon Robert Stake's model of educational evaluation are composed for social studies departments improving their program through some evaluation measures. (VW)

The authors present a curriculum for the comprehensive health educator. This program will enable the student to participate in the problem solving seminars and field work which will prepare him to attack the health education problems that he will face on the job. (Author)

Interior design firms begin to apply computer techniques to space planning, working drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and office procedures. (Author)

A model is presented which indicates the increase in use of information referral centers to be expected for a given level of service. Another model analyzes a directory to a data base and introduces the concept of zoomability" as a means for improving directory performance. (29 references) (Author/NH)

Developed for use with the physically disabled and outside the mainstream of the mental hygiene movement, present techniques of vocational rehabilitation bias theselection process and may, iatrogenically, reinforce patients' unemployed status. A new model is proposed along with more realistic criteria of success and new professional roles by…

The method of evaluation involves measurement of program objectives and subobjectives in order to ascertain program effectiveness. Evaluation provided useful information with regard to the agencies using the service, the flow of patients through the program, and the subsequent flow, through a hospital outpatient clinic, of a majority of patients…

Adapted from a presentation given at the National Conference in Cooperative Vocational Education, Minneapolis, Minn., February 26, 1969.