Examines issues related to industry-related research, including: traditional university roles; proprietary data; ownership of intellectual property; scope, time, and funding continuity; insistence on publishing and presenting; changing or straying from goal-oriented research; and others. Includes lists of guidelines for universities and some…

Discusses ways in which engineering technologists can achieve recognition for excellence. Areas addressed include: (1) constraints on developing high-technology engineering technology (ET), considering faculty, equipment, high school preparation, associate degree/graduate programs; (2) industry cooperation; and (3) government cooperation/actions…

Describes examples of various interactions between industry and universities, including industry-sponsored research in university laboratories, university consulting groups that aid industry, and sabbatical leaves for university faculty in industry. (MLH)

Proposes that one cause of the current decline in basic scientific research is the distrust and scorn existing between universities and industry. (SL)

Highlights some of the many and diverse training, continuing education, and research programs General Electric conducts. Major areas discussed include entry-level programs, advanced programs, university-industry relations, professional continuing education, research and development services, and the GE Foundation. (JN)

Discusses the objectives and activities carried out by the Minority Engineering Education Effort Task Force, including summer program planning and production and distribution of guidance literature and audio-visual aids. Contained is a list of the Task Force members. (CC)

Assesses the opportunity for obtaining financial support from industry for university research. Includes questions to help decide whether industrial research is appropriate, discussing how to take an inventory of research capabilities, obtain commitment from the university administration, contact industry, discuss research ideas, and handle…

Suggestions for reducing/eliminating technical obsolescence in engineering technology faculty are discussed. These include a development program using a self-assessment technique (coupled with a contractual management-by-objectives system) and faculty involvement with industry. (JN)

Describes a cooperative program in which university engineering and business classes participate in business-sponsored projects. (MLH)

Outlines the progress of recent programs that provide college credits for courses given by business, industry, government agencies, and professional associations. Discusses a study conducted on credit recommendations established for courses offered by 33 organizations. (MLH)

Discusses the divergence in interest and philosophy between the academy and industry, beginning with World War II. Suggests that engineering faculties and industry take measures to restore their rapport which is necessary for the technological society to ensure a success in man's quest for future well being and progress. (CC)

Describes a type of summer institute in which industrial personnel demonstrate new technological developments to inservice or preservice technology instructors. These institutes usually take place in an industrial setting, and include lectures, seminars, demonstrations, and shop work. (MLH)