The National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education (NCSCBHE) was founded at Baruch College, City University of New York at a time when collective bargaining for faculty members and other professionals is one of the newest and fastest growing phenomena in higher education. This volume represents papers presented at the…

The growing competition between higher education, other levels of education, and other sectors of the economy for limited government funds has made the need for more systematic methods of planning and management of higher education systems and institutions of utmost importance. This document presents a report of a conference whose purpose was to…

This report is concerned with the development of population education in Asian countries through the assistance of UNESCO. It includes guidelines and goals for a comprehensive population education program feasible for most Asian nations. Included in the program goals are the development and implementation of educational programs at all grade…

Accreditation of public postsecondary occupational education is discussed critically and in depth. Alternatives are offered for the diversity which characterizes accreditation at this level of education. Manuscripts are included for the following presentations: (1) "The American Vocational Association and the Development of Standards for…

To stimulate and facilitate exchange of developments and ideas between approximately 292 health leaders from 45 states and 2 territories, position papers were presented, reactors provided applications and implementation of the topics, and discussion groups identified questions, offered examples of existing solutions to problems, and recommended…

This review has a section devoted to each of the following conference topics: Monographs, Film, Experiment Sequences, Computer-assisted Instruction, Designing a Unit of Instruction, and Toward New Solutions. Each section contains background discussion on the rationale, philosophy, and importance for improvements in the area being considered. The…

These proceedings of a symposium organized by the chemistry department of the University of Maryland contain the texts of addresses given to approximately 200 chemistry teachers and educators from adjacent areas. An outline of the University of Maryland undergraduate chemistry curriculum is given and a summary of discussions between school and…

Included are papers presented at the 1969 University of Illinois Colloquium on the Preparation of Teacher Educators in Mathematics. The first paper, "On the Preparation of the Teacher of Teachers" by B. Othanel Smith, examines the prominence of research in the teacher training programs. The second, "Source and Supply of Leadership in Mathematics…

Research and development efforts at the Florida State University Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Center have centered on four main area: (1) computer systems development, (2) research, (3) instructional product development, and (4) instructional validation and service. Progress on Project THEMIS was made on developing learner strategies,…

Following the introduction which gives an overall picture of developments in the Library of Congress, the chapters deal specifically with the: (1) processing department, (2) legislative reference service, (3) reference department, (4) law library, (5) administrative department and (6) copyright office. The 14 appendices show, in a figurative…

The three goals of the Federal Library Committee are to: (1) achieve better utilization of library resources and facilities; (2) provide more effective planning, development and operation of Federal libraries and (3) promote an optimum exchange of experience, skills and resources. During fiscal year 1970, emphasis of secretariat efforts was placed…

Contained in this hardbound edition are five U.S. Department of the Interior conservation yearbooks covering the years 1964 through 1968. The format of each constitutes both the annual reports and the special reports to the nation, which have been published in previous years by the Department of the Interior. Volumes are entitled: Quest for…

This report of the Committee on Public Relations was developed as a result of the National Conference on Distributive Education held in Washington, D.C. in 1948. Included are general considerations and a complete plan for public relations and promotion including a suggested schedule and followup activities. The manual was intended to be a…

During the National Institute on Improving Vocational Education Evaluation (University of Arkansas, August 4-8, 1969) participants had some useful viewpoints on the evaluation process. These brief guidelines summarize their viewpoints on: (1) the role of evaluation in the decision-making process, (2) scope and objectives of vocational education…

Presentations at the clinic focused on technical education programs under the Vocational Education Act of 1963 and the influence of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. The 12 presentations were grouped into three general subject areas. Four addresses discussed the emerging role of technical education, some suggestions for school-community…