The need for and the advantages of using a national educational telecommunications network are specified. The technology needed for its possible set-up and the cost for such a system are discussed, and recommendations are made for its planning and development. (DT)

Presented is a discussion of engineering technology, what it is, and how it differs from engineering. (BB)

Presents findings of the Engineering Manpower Commission's 1983 survey of engineering technology enrollments. Includes data on enrollments for all students by curriculum and academic year; women and minorities; all associate degree programs by institutions; all bachelor degree programs; and for Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology…

Discussed are problems facing mining and mineral engineering education and the prospects for future resolution of the problems. (SL)

Reviews both baccalaureate and associate degree programs in engineering technology. These programs have increased and expanded primarily as a response to society's demand for technical manpower. (MLH)

Inventories the past and current national effort in programs of two to four years duration in engineering technology education, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current educational practice in this domain, and suggests directions for future effort. Statistical data, a bibliography and an index are appended. (Author/TS)

Surveys the course requirements in the humanities and social sciences for 100 two and four year technology programs. For some associate programs, only one or two courses are required; in 40 percent of the cases studied, the requirement is for three courses, or nine semester hours credit. (MLH)

Describes how manpower needs due to recent technological developments have stimulated engineering technology programs. Also describes how various technical and professional societies of the engineering profession have expanded their structure to include engineering technology. (MLH)

States that the downward movement in undergraduate engineering enrollments can be attributed to demographic factors. Provides data on enrollment in specific schools and states, including details for women, minorities, and foreign nationals (in engineering only). Cites information for each program title within the general disciplinary groups. (RT)

Reported are the results of a survey of engineering and engineering technology (E.T.) faculties. Comparisons are drawn between various segments of these two communities. The deans' views of their critical problems in administering engineering and E.T. programs are described. (KR)

Attempts to identify the positions available to Bachelor of Engineering Technology (B.E.T.) graduates. A survey of B.E.T. graduates showed that they are being employed in responsible positions by industry and that most are receiving job assignments comparable to those given engineering graduates. Surveys by other institutions are suggested. (MA)

Summarizes curriculum guidelines for the following engineering technologies: chemical, industrial, mining, petroleum, nuclear, civil, mechanical, electrical, automotive, and manufacturing. In a few years, these Engineering Council for Professional Development committee guidelines are intended to become the criteria by which programs will be judged…

The lack of consistency and uniformity throughout California concerning program and course objectives, titles and content, prompted the study reported in this article. Community colleges statewide were included in the study. Curricular characteristics of engineering technology and industrial technology programs were recommended and definitions…

Describes the educational programs at the Institute Technologico de Costa Rica. The engineering technology curriculum is based on the results of a nationwide study to identify critical areas of industrial need. The programs are designed for six semesters with scheduled work experiences within the school year. (MA)

Bachelor of engineering technology (B.E.T.) programs were created in response to the need for graduates who are ready for productive industrial jobs, not for graduate school. It is suggested that there should be communication between the engineering technology and the traditional engineering faculties to provide strong educational programs. (MA)