The special function of cooperative education in the community college setting is described in this book and procedures that could be used by administrators in operating such a program are outlined. The book has three major divisions. Part One traces the development of cooperative education and its associated philosophies, offers a model for a…

A learning support system is described which consists of the following phases: (1) pre-decision--to gather information and make decisions about courses so that by the end of the phase a clear listing of courses is generated; this phase consists only of Staff and Maintenance functions; (2) pre-service--to make all arrangements necessary for the…

The objective of the professional consultants conducting the study was to examine local chief executive use of ten Federally assisted mechanism (planning and coordinating procedures which have developed independently in various Federal offices and departments) for local-level planning and coordination of Federal programs. The mechanisms are:…

This cooperative-based, continuous teacher education program at Castleton State College, Vermont focuses on the team approach in education. The teams include a) a college faculty core team; b) an institutional team with representatives from state departments, institutions of higher education, school districts, school boards, and the community; c)…

Serving the Eastern part of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 10 short-term institutes were conducted in selected cities for the purpose of improving vocational education and manpower training in metropolitan areas. Involving 911 administrative leaders in education and supportive services, each institute treated one of the…

AN 8-WEEK INSTITUTE WAS HELD TO PREPARE SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TO INITIATE AND DEVELOP VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE PROJECT INCLUDED FOLLOWUP ACTIVITY FOR 1 YEAR TO IDENTIFY THE APPLICATION OF LEARNINGS ACQUIRED IN THE SUMMER INSTITUTE. THE INSTITUTE PROGRAM WAS WELL RECEIVED, AND ITS GENERAL EVALUATION WAS HIGHLY FAVORABLE. IT WAS RECOMMENDED,…

A summary of many studies and papers prepared during the course of the project, this final report describes efforts to develop a planning methodology for meeting educational program needs in allied health professions which could be utilized in the California State University and colleges. The introductory charter describes the multifaceted system…

To encourage gifted children's curiosity, a companion program for gifted children aged 4-7 years was developed at Northern Michigan University, wherein young adults in teacher education work with the children as their mentor careful matching with companions, and determining the child's interests. (JDD)

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee have established a measurement and controls research center and a master's-level academic engineering program. A description of this university/industry cooperative research center is provided. Indicates that a doctoral program is planned when the master's program is well…

The success of school/business partnerships depends on the initiative of school boards and superintendents in nurturing long-term relationships with the business community. Examples are provided of systematic, well-planned, and financially realistic partnerships. (TE)

The progress of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's model of an Employee Career Development Program is reported. The program's roots and relationships are explored as well as the results of a cooperative effort between an employee relations/personnel office and a university counselor education program area. (Author/MLW)

Many of the author's suggestions for bridging the education-practice gap involve strengthening the symbiotic bond as well as improving the relationships between nursing and other groups. (Editor/TA)

This book examines the issue of partnerships in order to help the school community develop meaningful cooperative relationships that foster effective education. After the introduction in the first chapter, the second chapter explores current educational challenges and their impact on the changing roles of school community members. It deals with…

Clarifies the roles of the Office of Education, the National Reading Council, and the National Reading Center in the national right to read effort. (VJ)

Underscores growing interest in community college occupational education. Discusses challenges and problems resulting from imitation and competition by industries and professional associations. Considers problems related to specialized accreditation, contact-hour regulations, policies impeding community colleges from meeting lifelong learning…