This annual survey provides data on the status of programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and other awards based on less than 4 years of work beyond high school in US institutions of higher education. It covers degrees awarded between July 1, 1968 and June 30, 1969. Detailed listings of specific awards granted by each institution, by type…

This publication is designed to serve as a textbook for an introduction to engineering course. Included are sections concerned with engineering as a profession, preparation for a career in engineering, problem solving and sketching, and introduction to the design process. Exercises included typically require creative thought for their solution.…

Describes the simulator trainer used to train captains and crews in the operation of large ocean going ships and tankers. (SL)

Presents a step-by-step approach to selecting skilled technicians who are also good classroom instructors. Discusses getting started, designing the selection process, choosing instructors, and following up. Figures are included illustrating selection skills and procedures, instructional simulation rating criteria, interview questions, and…

Describes the choices, barriers, and experiences of women employed in and seeking employment in nontraditional occupations, based on a survey of 75 women. Results indicated the women held strong views of sex role equality, and named money and benefits as the most common reason for pursuing nontraditional careers. (JAC)

The controversial practice of using unlicensed individuals to administered psychological tests has been questioned by some psychologists, professional organizations, state and provincial boards of psychology, state governments, departments of education, and third-party health care providers. This article provides an overview of the ethical, legal,…

This inductive, qualitative study investigates how learning took place among nine experienced engineers in an industrial setting after a major reorganization. A thematic analysis of the transcripts revealed that the learning was informal and that it fell into three distinct categories: learning new workflows, learning about the chemical process,…

As President Obama said in advance remarks about the American Graduation Initiative: "[T]he hard truth is that some of the jobs that have been lost in the auto industry and elsewhere won't be coming back. And that only underscores the importance of generating new businesses and industries to replace the ones we've lost, and of preparing our…

This article explores how contemporary professional associations employ discourses of knowledge as a means of promoting professionalism. By analysing policy documents from the Norwegian associations for teachers, nurses, engineers and accountants, we reveal dominant knowledge discourses and discuss how they serve to position the associations in…

This article discusses a collaborative program between schools with the purpose of training and providing advanced education in welding. Modern manufacturing is turning to automation to increase productivity, but it can be a great challenge to program robots and other computer-controlled welding and joining systems. Computer programming and…

Math-education reformers encourage the incorporation of mathematical modeling activities into K-12 curricula. Many of the purported educational benefits derive from the authenticity of the activities-how well they reflect the everyday and occupational mathematical practices of adults. But a paucity in the literature of observational descriptions…

The Urban Project (UP) promotes minority advancement in the sciences and technologies for high school students demonstrating potential for math and science-based careers. UP students receive supplemental instruction in mathematics, science, computers, and basic skills at participating City College of New York campuses and are exposed to college…

Features of a course designed to increase student understanding of the work and the role of industrial chemists are described. (DT)

In order to serve youths and adults who could benefit from technical education, Technical Education Research Centers were established. This article described the program development of four projects under TERC. (Author/RK)

Speech delivered to the Manpower Conference for the Health Realted professions, Buffalo, New York, May 1, 1967