Discusses the proposal of establishing a Department of Education (DOEd), and the possibility of transferring the entire Educational Directorate of the National Science Foundation to DOEd. Argues that this action will be detrimental to the interests of science education and might have adverse effects on research. (GA)

Compares the Volkshochschulen (VHS) or "People's Universities" of Germany with the community college system in the United States. Discusses enrollment policies, job-related instructional programs, functions of the national association of the VHS, and the advancement of adult education in developing nations. (TP)

The development and present activities of nine environmental groups are discussed. Groups included are the National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, American Forestry Association, National Parks and Conservation Association, Wilderness Society, Izaak Walton League, National Wildlife Federation, Friends of the Earth, and Defenders of Wildlife. (MR)

Presents the American Vocational Association's sixteen resolutions that were adopted at the annual vocational convention. (SH)

This tribute to Lowell Burkett, past executive director of the American Vocational Association, profiles his performance as the association leader, a professional, a lobbyist, a vocational educator, and a man. (BM)

Lists schools and departments of journalism, journalism education organizations, national funds, fellowships, foundations in journalism, collegiate and scholastic services, media and professional associations, and professional and student societies. (RL)

Presents annotated abstracts of 157 reports submitted at the 85th annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. Topics include all fields of engineering, computers, and education. (SL)

Presents a listing of technical college members of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Listing includes school name, address, president, and official representative. (SL)

Presents a listing of technical college affiliate members of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Listings include school name, address, president, and official representative. (SL)

The presidents' commission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association proposed fewer and smaller changes than expected in rules for intercollegiate athletics, especially in the revenue-producing sports in the highest division, but the panel plans a series of studies of the more difficult problems facing college sports. (MSE)

Reports developments in mathematics education research for 1985. Items discussed are: (1) establishment of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board; (2) Journal for Research in Mathematics Education monograph series; (3) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Advisory Committee Research Award Program; (4) Research Agenda Project;…

The case study explores the support for, introduction of, and content in temperance courses in schools in Nova Scotia between 1880-1930 by examining national temperence organizations to assess outside influence and by examining comments of educators to appraise their sentiments. (SB)

The American Association of University Professors' response to adversity is addressed with regard to the political atmosphere in the U.S., court decisions, and collective bargaining. (LBH)

This report summarizes the consensus statements developed by the Learning Disabilities Roundtable (February 2002), a meeting of the 10 member organizations of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities to provide input for the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Roundtable resulted in defined areas of…

Traces the development of the NSA, places it in the context of the 1950s, in which it developed into a major national organization, evaluates its role on campus, and fills in some historical gaps in the growth of student activism and politics in the U.S., since NSA has received little analytic attention. (Author/JM)