The article describes critical components of a transition planning system for students with severe handicaps, including coordinating transition planning on a local level, developing transition plans, preparing parents for transition planning, and coordination with adult service agencies. (CL)

Presents a form for grading students in television production classes that is similar to an on-the-job-performance appraisal form. (PD)

Presents a formula to assist students in the early phases of television news anchoring--PEERCAPE: Poise, Eye contact, Energy, Rhythm, Correcting mistakes, Animation, Pacing, Emphasis. (HTH)

This article examines several misconceptions about economic productivity and education. The importance of economic productivity is considered, and several concepts, important to the understanding of the myths about productivity and education, are discussed. (CJB)

Entire new fields like video recording and cable television are being developed and need creative talent. The two career choices of performer and educator no longer satisfy the goals of music students. There must be closer contact between music schools and industry, with music business courses included in the curriculum. (CS)

Describes the collaboration between business/industry and education facilitated by the Industry Education Council of California (IECC). IECC programs give collaborators successful experience based on how they best work together. (JOW)

Surveyed 244 recent college student personnel graduates to examine their commitment to human development theory in their work. Results indicated application of human development theory was related to professional preparation emphasis, functional area of employment, and preparation background of immediate supervisor. (JAC)

Examines experiences of recent liberal arts graduates (N=730). Results showed that over 50 percent did not seek additional schooling, and 81 percent worked full or part time. Over two-thirds reported holding positions of authority, and 34 percent stated their jobs were not related to their majors. (BH)

Examines the presuppositions of the predominant paradigms in continuing education in western industrialized countries. Suggests new lines of inquiry. (JOW)

Focused on the career development of undergraduates as they participated in field projects as part of their academic program. The assumption was that college students can make more realistic career choices if they obtain adequate information about themselves and the world of work as they proceed through college. (JOW)

Surveyed 89 employers and academic departments at 13 liberal arts colleges to compare graduates' skills with skills needed for entry-level jobs. Responses showed similarities in departmental and employer rankings, indicating many liberal arts majors do develop required skills, which are often functional or process skills. (JAC)

A survey of 250 successful people from diverse educational backgrounds was conducted to measure their retention of terms and facts studied in elementary social studies, English, and math. Results suggest that much of the elementary school curriculum is not necessary for successful adulthood. (TE)

Reviews requirements and trends in public relations and in personnel development and training with respect to preparing speech communication students for these careers. (PD)

Describes how business organizations view the purposes and results of communication and the role of the corporate communication professional. Suggests ways to bridge the gap between academic and business worlds. (PD)

Describes the various categories of employment available to undergraduate and graduate technical writing students. Distinguishes between internships and externships, the latter designating practice at a location at which the student will not necessarily seek permanent employment. (HTH)