This report examines a study to promote high-technology industries in British Columbia using an essentially integrated educational and economic development program. Human resources, skilled in high-technology and entrepreneurship, are recognized as prime sources of potential development of high-technology industries in the Province. An educational…

The major features of the Child Support Enforcement program as prescribed by Federal statute and regulation are outlined. Also described are significant accomplishments and problems encountered in the administration of the program, in the development of policy, in the provision of technical assistance to the States, and in the provision of direct…

With funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA Title III), the Cooperative Educational Services Center of Winsted, Connecticut is seeking to (1) initiate a pupil services team-work approach, and (2) provide an opportunity for greater teacher-awareness of the significance of the behavior of children. Complete statistical…

Describes a cooperative program in physics between Stanford University and community colleges within a one hour driving distance of Stanford. (SL)

Described is a cooperative program between Purdue University and three public schools to provide university graduate students with structured, practical experience with gifted and talented students and provide educational experiences for the gifted and talented children. (SBH)

Describes a program at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis with two distinctive features: a parallel work-study format and integration of a conventional Master of Science academic component of coursework and research with work experience. Discusses student characteristics, placement, and response to the program. (CW)

Before alumni can identify prospective students, the admissions and alumni offices have to forge a partnership, considering the other's goals and problems. A program for alumni/admissions volunteers has two purposes: to extend the reach of the admissions office and to give alumni a chance to serve. (MLW)

Examples of "partnerships" between corporations and educational institutions are presented. The partnerships range from research collaborations to on-the-job training programs, student internships, advisory councils, and membership associations that offer benefits to paying corporations. (MLW)

Describes the establishment and activities of the Spartanburg County Elementary School Administrators Study Council, which was organized through a cooperative effort of the University of South Carolina and seven school districts in Spartanburg County. (JG)

This report describes the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and its activities. WICHE was created to expand educational opportunities for citizens of the West and to provide educational programs, research, and policy analysis to augment the capabilities of the individual member states. Each state pays the same amount of…

This manual provides communities with a listing of resources designed to help communities plan and develop school-community partnerships and community-development projects and processes. The main purpose of the manual is to supply a "ready-made" listing and description of resources so that models and topics are easily located. The list of…

Describes the multi-purpose activities of Nelson and Colne College of Further Education in England. (MB)

The gap between academe and industry due to differences in goals, motivations, philosophies, and perspectives is discussed as it relates to U.S. engineering education and industry. Influences affecting "gap size," reasons for diminishing the gap, and linking mechanisms are described. (MLW)

A program is described in which home economics teacher educators at Texas Tech University developed a training program for Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) clients which utilized the resources of both vocational educators and CETA personnel. Discusses organization of personnel, program implementation, results, and implications. (CT)