Few publications on interinstitutional cooperation go beyond a description, generally a glowing one, of individual programs and activities. Yet many problems beset an effort of formalized cooperation. (1) There is often a great difference between "cooperation" as an abstraction and "cooperation" as a practical reality. The mere formalization of a…

This concluding report of a project initiated by the Cogswell Polytechnical Institute entitled "The Richmond Plan," focuses on the results of a reevaluation of the principles and practices of high school programs in the Richmond City Schools in California. This project, designed to meet the specialized needs of "average" high…

Designed for the educable mentally handicapped youth at the secondary level, the cooperative vocational rehabilitation-special education plan in Mississippi is presented. Objectives, activities, and materials are suggested in the areas of vocational training, arithmetic, language arts, social studies, health and safety, recreation, physical…

Persons from the field of science education and persons who had extensive experience working with visually handicapped children were brought together to establish some baselines and beginning ideas of approaches to the evaluation of a laboratory - centered science program (Science Curriculum Improvement Study) as it is being used with visually…

Based on committee meetings held in February 1969, this report begins with a discussion on preparing case studies on out of school education, followed by aspects of the relationship between educational and broadcasting authorities, the evaluation of educational needs and program outcomes, use of satellite transmission, two study courses on…

The proceedings reported are of a working conference designed to provide (1) an opportunity for the universities and predominantly Negro colleges engaged in cooperative programs for the remediation of inequalities in educational opportunities to share their experiences with a view toward increasing the effectiveness of such programs, and (2) a…

This document examines two successful consortiums (Five Colleges, Inc., and Worcester Consortium for Higher Education) and relates their approach to that of the developing Blue Ridge Consortium. Emphasis is placed on background material concerning consortia, a profile of the Blue Ridge consortium, a description of two model consortia, the…

This report provides information from a survey of Minnesota postsecondary educational institutions relating to interinstitutional cooperative activities and programs. Minnesota cooperative programs are identified as voluntary activities of postsecondary institutions to provide additional, more qualitative, or more economical educational…

Most of the recent expansion in public higher education can be attributed to demands for increasing the variety and number of educational programs, demands stemming from rapid population growth, and a clamor for innovation and alternatives in education. In meeting these demands, particularly in an environment of economic growth and an atmosphere…

This document presents a process model for the development of a cooperative education program. Aspects of the first year of program operation are discussed including: preplanning/study stages, establishment of co-op committee, surveys, establishment of alternative approaches, visiting institutions representative of the school, specifications for…

Presented alphabetically by state are summaries of the legal provisions for delivery of educational services to handicapped children on a cooperative basis among school districts as of June 1, 1973. It is noted that the total number of school districts has steadily declined during the last 40 years. Among organizational patterns reported to be…

The annual report of the Alabama Consortium for the Development of Higher Education (ACDHE) is presented in relation to its member institutions and ACDHE committees. The member institutions, including Alabama A&M University, Huntingdon College, Judson College Miles College, Stillman College, the University of Alabama, and the University of…

This document evaluates the counseling aspect of the Modular Achievement Program (MAP) at Bowling Green State University. Following a review of the overall functions and activities, the programs relationship with MAP component programs is discussed. Related documents are HE 005 102, 005 083, 005 078, 005 082, 005 081, 005 101, 005 077, and 005…

Employer preferences and teacher-coordinator practices were studied and the results compiled to serve as an aid in implementing programs in cooperative vocational education, particularly on the secondary school level. A pilot study, involving 100 employers and 50 teacher-coordinators, was conducted using the questionnaire technique, then was…

This paper traces the origins of the Educational Extension Program (EEP) in the Office of Education and presents a revised conception which reflects changes to adapt the EEP to the mission of the National Institute of Education (NIE). Following a discussion of the origin of EEP, emphasis is placed on the present concepts in NIE, design of policy…