The purposes of this article are to give a brief summary of the present scope of career education, its role in the curriculum, and to raise several crucial issues. (Author)

Study of older people focuses on communication with retired people, the finding that there were considerable differences between normal college-age population and the aged population, and a series of recommendations for planning programs for the aged. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper is to develop a career developmental model or framework, covering the school ages of five to 18. (Author)

The professional literature contains many definitions and conceptualizations of PPBS, but basically it is a term applied to a set of interrelated organizational activities. (Author)

Author considered a restructured plan for secondary education - the universal high school. (Author/RK)

This article delineates an organizational systems framework for exploring team utilization possibilities in schools and provides guidelines for deciding when and how teams might be utilized. (Author/PN)

The two-phase effort at Clemson University to design a comprehensive library automation program is reported. Phase one was based on a version of IBM's business system planning methodology, and the second was based on a linear model designed to compare existing program systems to the phase one design. (MLW)

Guidelines cover: (1) The Key Person(s); (2) Needs Assessments; (3) Long-Range Goals; (4) Information Collection; (5) Inservice Training; and (6) Implementation Model. It is suggested that once the basic commitment has been made to incorporate microcomputers in an educational program, districts must proceed with well-devised plans. Core…

States that strategic management requires continuing education leadership to engage in explicit community services goal reaffirmation. Calls for a reassessment of college funding options; risk taking as part of modification for change; linkages with business, industry, and government; maintenance of staff morale and confidence; and strategic…

The contemporary context and some recent trends affecting college program reviews or evaluations, current options in purposes and practices, and impacts on programs and institutions are discussed. It is recommended that the process be viewed as a contribution to the general knowledge base for campus constituencies rather than as "right answers"…

Analyzes the major factors in the failure of student retention programs in community colleges by using an eight-phase hypothetical retention model which is compared with 18 principles of planned change. Concludes with generalizations and explanations for retention program weaknesses. (WL)

Reviews aspects of a study conducted to compile data concerning numerous features of allied health education programs in Wisconsin. Some of the problems in data collection, retrieval, and reporting are summarized. The author makes suggestions for gaining support and increasing participation in such endeavors among different groups. (Author/CT)