In this directory, the International Federation for Documentation (FID) provides names and addresses of its administrative and committee officers, and of its member and affiliate organizations, both international and national. Notation is also made of those international organizations with which FID has a consultative, affiliate, or member…

This report summarizes the activities of Great Britain's National Council for Educational Technology (NCET) for the term of its existence--April 1967 to September 1973. The council's aim was to promote, develop, and assist innovation in educational methodology. NCET's activities are summarized under the workings of its seven problem-centered…

The National Center for Higher Education, located at One Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., has been perceived by many as a focus of power and influence for higher education. At the same time, expectations of members of the organizations have evolved because of such a power image. Thus, a dilemma may unfold whereby members expect output from their…

This document presents the results of a survey of member presidents and trustees of the Association of Governing Boards (AGB). The questionnaire employed several strategies for determining member needs and interests, and their perception of the role that the AGB should play in serving those needs and interests. First, a number of frequent concerns…

This article describes the activities of the National Intramural Sports Council, formed to provide leadership in the initiation and improvement of intramural programs at all educational levels. (MJB)

The American Translators Association, founded in 1959, has twelve hundred members in six classes of membership. It provides a registry of American translators, a professional service directory, accreditation and translator training programs, and publishes a journal, the "ATA Chronicle." A reaffirmation of ATA principles concludes the article. (AMH)

Discusses the content and arrangement of the archives of England's National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) and summarizes four sub-groups: (1) papers relating to the establishment of the Society of Art Masters 1887-1937; (2) trust deeds, official addresses, publishing and printing, and insurance 1913-1938; (3) minutes of meetings…

The background and status of efforts toward development of national educational quality standards for Israel are discussed. Major factors affecting the national situation include the relative youth and small size of the nation, centralization of the educational system, and the democratic value system of the country. (TJH)

States that national efforts in higher education technology-based curriculum are disorganized. Proposes steps for dealing with technology-based curriculum developments: (1) increase communication between national organizations, (2) involve representatives from national organizations in issues discussions, (3) develop curriculum standards, (4) hold…

Recounts the events which led to the inclusion of high school counselors as voting members in the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. (ABB)

Describes the efforts of civic, educational, and scholarly groups organized in 1981 to develop a better system for educating citizens about public policy--the National Issues Forum. (PD)

Outlined are current activities within the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Included are reports on the needs of Native Americans for science education, annual meetings scheduled, and results of the review of National Science Foundation Chautauqua-Type Short Courses for small colleges. (SL)

This report from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Organizational History and Archives Committee focuses on the growth of NAEYC and on its commitments and achievements over the past 50 years. (HS)

The recent efforts of the National Park Service to assess the quality of their design programs through a comprehensive evaluation of twelve visitor centers are detailed. Overall findings provide strong support for the design programs employed by the National Park Service. (BT)

Lists the 66 symposia constituting the second half of a forthcoming meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), divided into the following categories: medicine and health, anthropology, technological implications, behavioral science, education, economic and social science, science and public policy, and history and…