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Kalmar, Tomas Mario; de Tal, Fulano – 1988
Four papers concerning the Lawrence (Massachusetts) Literacy Coalition, a consortium of 12 two- and four-year colleges supporting adult literacy activities in the region, are presented. The first paper offers an overview of the coalition, including the reasons for its formation, a definition of literacy, the scope of the coalition's work, and…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Consortia, Educational Needs, English (Second Language)
PDF pending restorationSouthern Rural Development Center, State College, MS. – 1979
Papers in this publication deal with the needs of local communities for answers to their development questions, the needs of action agencies for assistance in determining appropriate development strategies, the ability of universities to respond to these needs, and problems in responding to community and agency needs. Tony Byrne, mayor of Natchez,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Community Involvement, Government Role
United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya (Japan). – 1986
These papers produced for a research project and seminar discuss from different conceptual, methodological, and practical perspectives the use of information systems to help improve the urban and regional planning process in developing countries, particularly in Asia and the Pacific. The 15 papers are: (1) "Assessing the Context for…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body)
Download full textNyhan, Barry, Ed.; Attwell, Graham, Ed.; Deitmer, Ludger, Ed. – 1999
This book provides an overview of innovative education practices throughout regions in the United States (US) and Europe. It contains 16 papers written by experts from the educational, economic, and regional development fields in the US and the European Union (EU). Introductory materials are: a foreword (David O'Sullivan); preface (Stavros…
Descriptors: Coordination, Developed Nations, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship
Froeschle, Richard, Ed. – 2000
This monograph is comprised of 12 essays related to the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), each of which serves as a generic primer on a topic relevant to work force development staff and researchers nationwide. The essays are "Learning the Language of LMI (Labor Market Information): Basic Labor Market Information Terms and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Career Education, Career Information Systems
McKinney, Floyd L., Comp. – 1984
Three papers present examples of strategies used by developing institutions and historically black colleges to strengthen computer technology programs. "Promoting Industry Support in Developing a Computer Technology Program" (Albert D. Robinson) describes how the Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Electrical/Electronics…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
Jedamus, Paul, Ed.; Peterson, Marvin W., Ed. – 1980
A guide to the practice of institutional research and planning in American higher education in the 1980s is presented. Attention is directed to the impact of current changes in the external environment on higher education and implications of these changes for institutional research and planning. Topics include national issues crucial to the future…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Budgeting, College Administration, College Planning
Sellin, Burkart, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 23 papers on European trends in vocational education and training (VET) and the development of occupations and qualifications. The following papers are included: "Vocational Socialisation and Competence Development: The Historical Dimension" (Walter R. Heinz); "European Trends in the Development of Vocational…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Communications, Competence, Continuing Education
Lasonen, Johanna, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 21 papers and an introduction on work force preparation in a global context. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Johanna Lasonen); "Access of Girls and Women to Vocational Education: Implications for the Workplace in Swaziland" (Comfort B. S. Mndebele); "Intersectoral Approaches to…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy
