The overall purpose of this study was to assess nutrition education provided in Texas public schools. The sample was composed of a random selection of 600 Texas school districts. Personnel from 302 school districts responded to the questionnaire concerning the concepts, strategies, and resources used in teaching nutrition the amount of formal…

To explain discrepancies in Utah's elementary school test results under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's Title I Evaluation and Reporting System (TIERS), researchers investigated the adequacy and validity of TIERS evaluation models. Model A (norm-referenced testing) is used in most Utah school districts, in preference to Models B or C…

Results of a study of the role, governance, and future direction of the community colleges of the University of Alaska are detailed in this report. Chapter I describes the purpose and methodology of the study and presents an overview of the community college system. Chapter II gives the legislative history of the Alaska community college movement.…

As a result of the recent growth in the telecommunications industry, most notably the rapid development of cable television, attention is being drawn to the need for qualified personnel in the field. This report analyzes the need in New Jersey for personnel both in the telecommunications industry generally and in cable specifically. As background…

Major findings and recommendations for postsecondary education in Indiana are presented. Topics discussed include enrollments, postsecondary participation rates, College Board admission test results, educational attainments of the Indiana adult population, characteristics and plans of Indiana high school seniors, characteristics and plans of…

The grades earned by all students registered for credit classes in six Hawaii community colleges during Fall 1980 were analyzed to determine student grade point averages (GPA's) by college program and the distribution of grades in courses offered by the colleges. This analysis revealed that: (1) the credits earned ratio was 71%; (2) this ratio was…

A study examined the relationship of length of vocational agriculture teacher contract to supervised occupational experience program scope and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter activity level. A questionnaire measuring the activity level of the FFA chapter and soliciting information on various extraneous variables was administered to the…

Two studies investigated the use of curriculum advisory committees by North Carolina community colleges. The first, by George Armfield of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, surveyed community college administrators and faculty about their use of these committees. The study: (1) identified 16 major functions of curriculum advisory…

The major purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics, problems, and recommendations for developing and improving open-entry/open-exit systems of individualized, competency-based vocational instruction for Florida high school students. A survey instrument was developed to collect relevant data. Those surveyed in the descriptive…

Information on minority enrollment in 1980 in public and private colleges and universities in Colorado is presented. Additional data elements for the 1980 academic year are minority enrollment by subject field and student level, and first-time minority enrollment (i.e., first-time freshmen, first-time graduates). The three sections of the report…

This special issue of "Catalyst", entitled Testing Programs in Schools: What's New?, was published jointly by the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and the Nebraska Association for Supervision and Curriculum. The articles emphasize desirability of designing testing programs to meet the information needs of educators and the…

An assessment was conducted of the management needs of California community college administrators, using surveys presenting a series of needs in areas of management and administration, interpersonal relationships, human resources management, and leadership, which respondents were asked to rank according to importance. Surveys were sent to: (1)…

An employer needs assessment survey was administered to the business/industrial community in the service area of Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) to determine the need for TCTC graduates in various fields, employers' evaluation of TCTC graduate employees, and any trends or changes in local job market. All major industries listed in the 1978…

A survey was administered to all 2,640 1977-78 graduates of the Hawaii community college system. General, academic, and employment information, as well as a general evaluation of the college experience, were elicited and a 59% response rate was achieved. There were statistically significant differences between respondents and non-respondents on…

As part of the Maryland Accountability Program, basic skills test scores were used to identify eighteen high residual (HRS) and twelve low residual (LRS) elementary schools--schools with generally high or low student achievement. Questionnaires were administered to teachers, principals, students, and teacher aides to identify susbstantial…