Described is the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' program of continuing education. Included are comparisons between continuing education programs as offered by universities, industry, and professional societies. (SL)

Presented is the view that professional societies should not sponsor professional continuing education courses. (SL)

Presents an analysis of the erosion of professional autonomy in the engineering schools. Outlines the dilemma of appropriate independence from academic tradition while at the same time keeping the educational and cultural nourishment of a university. (GS)

Describes problems associated with accreditation of professional engineering programs and the new accreditation procedures used by the Engineering Education and Accreditation Committee of ECPD (Engineers Council for Professional Development). (PR)

Presents an abridgement of a speech presented at an annual meeting of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1941. Discusses some basic issues regarding engineering as a profession. (CS)

Lists five axioms for continuing education for engineers. Describes changing trends in industry, types of courses and providers, new courses and market research, and television courses at the National Technological University. (YP)

Discussed is the graduate Reentry Program for Women at the University of Central Florida. Six components of the program are described: (1) mathematics review courses; (2) the program coordinator; (3) orientation meetings; (4) professional development day; (5) co-op jobs; and (6) social events that emphasize information. (YP)

Discusses the major objections to the concept of a professional engineering school and prospects for other types of engineering programs. (MLH)

Examines arguments for and against the professional school concept. Presents a professional school model master plan for Texas colleges of engineering. Guidelines and the curriculum at Texas A&M for the doctor of engineering program are examined. (CS)

Presents background information concerning the establishment of a State Professional School of Civil Engineering with Teaching Clinic and Collectanea for Florida. (CS)

Describes a follow-up study of all engineering graduates of McNeese State University since 1961. Reports that the data obtained were useful in preparing for accreditation and in structuring the ongoing engineering program. (SL)

Summarizes survey results from 138 technology, engineering, and occupational education administrators on topics of demographics, training, experience, and competencies. Current and future skills required are listed along with interest in professional improvement opportunities. Significant differences in competency levels between subgroups are…

Summarizes some of the technical and professional challenges that engineers have overcome as they endeavor to clarify the image of engineering as that of a profession. Recommends educational changes to assure societal leadership from engineers. (CS)