Objectives of a survey of New Jersey colleges and universities were to identify institutions that offered programs or courses in adult education or maintain learning centers and to ascertain if library staff members were available for reading guidance and resource improvement. Based on a literature review, a questionnaire was developed and mailed…

This report contains a literature search that was prepared as part of a statewide study undertaken to gather, from all relevant groups of professionals and lay representatives, statements of elements thought to be critical to the operation of successful Title I reading programs. Following an introductory chapter, four chapters provide information…

A statewide study was conducted to assess the extent of services offered by Education Information Centers (EICs) in Ohio. The following four objectives guided the project activities: (1) to catalog, describe and analyze current statewide resources and services for providing educational information, guidance, counseling and referral services to all…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO DETERMINE EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE SUCCESS OF FOUR-H ORGANIZATION LEADERS AND CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS, ROLES PERFORMED, AND ATTITUDES HELD TOWARD LEADER ROLES AND TO APPLY THE FINDINGS IN SUGGESTING LEADER SELECTION CRITERIA. DATA WERE GATHERED FROM 282 ORGANIZATION LEADERS LIVING IN 30 IOWA COUNTIES. ALL…

This study undertakes to determine (1) the extent of crucial manpower shortages in Michigan by technical area and skill, by the areas of occupation or industry, and whether these shortages will decrease or increase over the next few years, and (2) the opportunities for technical education now available or necessary to assure Michigan industry and…

This document contains a description of the rationale for staff development programs in North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes, existing means for program delivery, the role of the Department's Office of Staff Development, and the results of a state-wide study conducted to assess the status of local institutional efforts.…

One thousand eighty-two adults in Oklahoma were contacted for telephone interviews to determine their perceived needs for vocational education. Based on 853 responses, the findings include the following: the two most convenient times adults are available for training is on a weekday in the morning or evening; the major barrier that limits…

This study assessed continuing education needs of 120 of Florida's 130 community college librarians using a questionnaire which collected information on librarians' educational backgrounds, work experiences, and unmet educational needs. Findings indicated the majority of respondents had continued their education, and over 50% held administrative…

A survey was conducted to ascertain past use patterns and experiences, and projected future use by Minnesota schools of the University of Minnesota, Continuing Education and Extension, Audio Visual Library Service. More than 58% of the schools were represented by the returned responses, including public and private schools at K-12 levels and the…

This publication describes over 100 activity-oriented programs in which students learn through a combination of direct experience and associated instruction or reflection. Students are involved in cross-age tutoring, community services, on-the-job work experiences, foreign or domestic travel with an organized group, political campaigns, field…

The report focuses on the development of measurement instruments and criteria for forming statements about student attributes which should result from career education. Two measurement instruments (the Assessment of Career Development and Career Maturity Inventory) were tested on approximately 15,000 9th and 11th graders in Texas. Questionnaires…

The main purpose of a followup of Minnesota area postsecondary vocational-technical institute graduates was to determine what happens to graduates after they leave school. Information obtained from graduates and their employers allows school personnel to judge the effectiveness of their programs and how they might be improved. Experience with the…

An investigation of the attitudes of three groups of key administrative-supervisory personnel in the 24 local education agencies of the State of Maryland, the study focused on 108 individuals from central office personnel, 69 principals from area vocational high schools, and 111 principals of comprehensive high schools to determine their…

The study's purpose was to determine the supply and demand for vocational agriculture (Vo-Ag) teachers in Washington State for 1975-76. Primary source data were collected from the files of the State superintendent; institutional information was obtained from Vo-Ag teacher program directors of five regional State universities; and a questionnaire…

The Illinois project entitled Measurement and Evaluation of Public Library Services is being conducted by the Library Research Center (LRC) at the University of Illinois. The long range goal of the project is to make available meaningful information for the evaluation and improvement of local public libraries. Two immediate objectives are to test…