How does one develop a fair distribution of equitable work loads for faculty involved in operating a cooperative education program? Attempts to specify the responsibilities required, estimate the amount of time needed to meet these responsibilities, and equate this time with the time required for meeting normal classroom requirements. (Author/RK)

Describes and discusses adult education and community development in Nigeria, specifically in the Bendel State. Provides a brief history of adult education and community development and describes several programs, methods, and techniques. Highlights the Mass Literacy Campaign as the major priority. (CT)

This skills packet is part of the North Carolina Helping Education in Low-Performing Schools effort. This initiative helps educators establish ties with technical-assistance partners who can facilitate school-improvement efforts. The skills packet, which was designed to be delivered by a skilled trainer, focuses on partnerships in education. It…

From 1988 to 1995, Partnerships for Change (PFC) led the way in developing innovative library service programs and forging new community partnerships. Today, many PFC principles--planning, needs assessment, valuing diversity, community linkages, public relations and evaluation--have been incorporated into how California public libraries plan for…

Career Tracks is an alternative for college and university career centers experiencing an increased demand for services in a time of reduced financial and human resources; committed to providing a quality practical training experience for those joining the career services profession; and seeking to establish a meaningful and highly visible…

This report examines issues relating to sector-wide approaches (SWA) to education. It focuses on SWA's relevance to poverty-reduction targets and their general mode of operation. Through this analysis, it seeks to assist those involved with educational development, including providers and recipients of technical and financial support. The document…

Discusses the problem of junior college transfer and seeks ways to standardize senior college requirements. (GB)

A statewide occupational advisory council can build connecting links'' between schools in communities, areas, and in the state. (Editor)

Explores decision making strategies by program administrators regarding coordinating the program development functions of their agencies. Discusses program origins, orientation of resource persons, planning committees, supervision, and situational influences. (CT)

The history of the development, the organization, content, and administration of the integrated core curriculum at U.N.C. Chapel Hill School of Library Science are presented. (MBR)

Local interest and community groups in the northwest of England collaborated on a project titled Communities in Crisis, which is designed to encourage community leaders and volunteers to reflect upon their experiences and share ideas. (JOW)

Given the implications of current trends showing the aging of the population, continuing education programs for older adults should focus on "retirement employment." A strategic planning approach can incorporate forecasting into program development. (SK)

Describes how career development programs became the focus of an international partnership between the United States and Canada. Traces the history of each country's efforts, beginning in the 1970s, which led to this significant international collaboration. Concludes with a discussion of the lessons learned from these experiences. (Author/JDM)

The WIFO Gateway to Research on Education in Europe (http://www.wifo-gate.org) is an Internet portal focusing on vocational education and training and human resource development. Launched 10 years ago by the Research Forum Education and Society (Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft-WIFO) Berlin, it has developed in several stages in close…