THE FINAL REPORT OF THE FIRST FUNDING PERIOD, JULY 1, 1965 TO FEBRUARY 28, 1967, IS PRESENTED. THE PURPOSES OF THE UNIT WERE (1) WORK WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESEARCH DIVISION AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PROMOTING AND ASSISTING RESEARCH STUDIES AND PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES, AND (2) WORK WITH THE STATE…

This study explored methods of improving the educational research capabilities of six institutions of higher education in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. A priori it was felt that interinstitutional cooperation would result in a more effective use of limited research resources. After six conferences, a cooperative program was drawn up…

THE MICHIGAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT WAS ESTABLISHED ON OCTOBER 27, 1965, AS A PART OF THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OF THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ITS PURPOSES WERE TO STIMULATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH WOULD IMPROVE EXISTING PROGRAMS, TO COORDINATE OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH, AND TO…

Designed to familiarize vocational educators with the purpose and objectives of the Tennessee Research Coordinating Unit (RCU), this handbook serves as a guide in developing researchable ideas and suggests procedures in writing research proposals. The handbook should be of interest to vocational instructors, teacher coordinators, guidance…

Guidelines and references are included for developing proposals to be submitted to the Occupational Research Coordinating Unit. Outlines and criteria for evaluation are included for (1) research type proposals, (2) training type program proposals, and (3) experimental, developmental, or pilot type program proposals. Also included are (1) a budget…

The report summarizes information received from State Research Coordinating Units (RCU's) regarding research activities conducted under Section 131 (b) of Part C of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. Eleventh in a series, the report covers the second six months of Fiscal Year 1975 and is designed to inform States of research and…

The report summarizes and lists vocational education research projects conducted by State research coordinating units (RCU) for the second six months of fiscal year 1974 under Section 131(b) of Part C of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. Arranged alphabetically by State, the entries list State directors of vocational education and State…

ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 1965, TO MARCH 31, 1967, ARE REPORTED. TO STIMULATE RESEARCH THE UNIT ASSISTED IN FORMULATING RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR THE STUDIES--(1) A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRONIC CONTENT IN PUBLIC POST-HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL INSTITUTES AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS OF INDUSTRY, (2) FIVE PILOT PROJECTS…

ACTIVITIES OF THE OKLAHOMA VOCATIONAL RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT (RCU) ARE REPORTED FOR THE INITIAL FUNDING PERIOD FROM JULY 15, 1965 TO NOVEMBER 30, 1966. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT WERE COORDINATING RESEARCH, GENERATING NEW IDEAS, ASSISTING RESEARCHERS, AND DISSEMINATNG RESULTS. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF VOCATIONAL TEACHERS AND…

Activities of the Oklahoma Vocational Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) are reported for the interim funding period from December 1, 1966 to August 31, 1968. The unit objectives were coordination of research, generation of new ideas, assisting researchers, and dissemination of results. The unit staff and priority problem areas to which they gave…

THE RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT (RCU) WAS ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 1965, IN ORDER TO STIMULATE AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. ITS BASIC OBJECTIVES WERE TO (1) INITIATE, STIMULATE, ASSIST, AND COORDINATE RESEARCH ACTIVITY IN AND AMONG EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES, (2) CONDUCT RESEARCH INDEPENDENTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER APPROPRIATE…

ACTIVITIES PURSUED BY THE CENTER FROM THE TIME OF ITS DESIGNATION AS A RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT (RCU), JUNE 30, 1965, TO NOVEMBER 30, 1966 ARE REPORTED. OBJECTIVES OF THE RCU WERE TO (1) BUILD AN ATMOSPHERE WITHIN THE STATE THAT COMMITS ITSELF TO RESEARCH AND IS RECEPTIVE TO IT, (2) STIMULATE PROJECTS, IDEAS, AND UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH, (3)…

One goal of the May 1968 reorganization of the Columbus Public School System, was to provide for a system capability in evaluation and research. (Author/MB)

This volume, the first of three on sponsored research administration, focuses on pre-award activities such as research development, proposal development, budget development, review and submission of proposals, negotiation and award, and compliance issues. Research administration, or sponsored project administration, is work that supports the…

ACTIVITIES OF THE NEW YORK STATE RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT ARE REPORTED FOR THE FUNDING PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 1965 TO MARCH 31, 1967. THE PURPOSE OF THE UNIT WAS TO CONDUCT, PROMOTE, EVALUATE, AND DISSEMINATE OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH ON AN INTRA- AND INTER-STATE BASIS. IT CONDUCTED TWO IN-HOUSE PROJECTS--ONE TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF…