Education as an integrated part of the productive process of the rural Indian village is discussed, and eight main features of such an alternative educational system are presented. (LH)

Adult basic education programs in the United States are reviewed in terms of educational legislation, need, program development, adult students, curriculum development, teaching approach, and program results. (LH)

The development of a nontraditional system of education, in addition to maintaining the existing operation, may be the best solution to the economic and enrollment problems facing junior colleges today. This article identifies the elements that influence the development of nontraditional educational services, and suggests modes of implementation.…

Explores ways that journalism administrators can reverse declining enrollments by developing courses for graduate programs in sports management. (RL)

The study reported is a nationwide comprehensive analysis of the availability of training and the problems associated with the development of effective state programs for operators of water supply and wastewater facilities. (CS)

The composition and functioning of three specific models of student involvement in university health services are examined for ways in which such involvement may facilitate smoother program operation and meeting of student needs. (Author/MJB)

The chairman of the National Commission on Allied Health Education, an independent body, discusses a study to be made by the Commission of the growth in the allied health field and changes in allied health education that will be necessary in the next decade. He notes the issues to be addressed, task forces to work on the problems, and the…

In its December and April meetings, the Commission allocated over $2 million for fiscal 1979 for funding of research studies to meet its objectives in community development, energy, health, education, and other emerging problems and needs in the Region. (BR)

The administrator of a recreational program needs to constantly evaluate that program to be sure it is accomplishing the objectives for which it is established; while objective and subjective evaluation on the part of leaders and participants are valuable, factual computerized data are also a reliable tool. (JD)

Described are the most common eye conditions that can cause low vision and the kinds of services required by low vision persons. (Author)

The Early Childhood Education effort in the Scotts Valley Union School District in California began with difficulty but changed with a positive attitude into a successful project, one in which both parent volunteers and teachers learned and contributed. (Author/RK)

The author describes the Training Technology System, a model for separating training from nontraining problems and a means of systematically solving training problems in industry and business. He lists the system phases: (1) analyze, (2) design, (3) develop, (4) implement, and (5) control, and he critiques the system. (CH)

Describes the steps taken by Oklahoma State University to identify and analyze the child care needs of its constituencies following adoption of a comprehensive child care proposal. Lists recommendations of the Child Care Committee's investigation and an analysis of how changes were effected. (Author/KS)

Private organizations and state governments are increasingly seeking out businesses with training needs they cannot fulfill themselves and finding community colleges willing to set up flexible retraining programs quickly. (MSE)

Continues a series outlining effective guidance services or programs developed by Canadian counselors/educators to meet the needs of students, educators or the community. Each project is described by those who originated or carried it out. Barrie Day outlines some findings about the identification and training of potential entrepreneurs.…