Points out that the agriculture industry is changing and that vocational agriculture students must learn more science than before to be prepared. Iowa formed groups of educators and business representatives to advise on which curricula should be funded. (JOW)

The author discusses the role, make-up, establishment, and workings of the placement department advisory board within a proprietary school. (CH)

Three checklists to evaluate the effectiveness of advisory committees are provided. Checklist 1 monitors details of organizational structure and procedures, the second reviews interpersonal relations techniques, and the third rates the content of a management plan. (SK)

The American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training (CPT) held a 50th anniversary symposium that focused on changing needs in the field of education. Highlights of the symposium are presented. (JN)

A parent advisory committee at Oneida Senior High School (New York) meets to discuss school programs and activities. The result is a solid support group to address problems that arise. (MLF)

The representation of large corporations on the advisory committees of executive branch departments and regulatory agencies declined in the years 1973 and 1977, probably because of provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. Representation generally reflected an intersection of corporate economic interests with department and agency…

Fund-raising is one of a board's most basic and important responsibilities. Virtually all higher education institutions seek private support, and virtually all institutional leaders call upon key volunteers--including members of governing boards, public institution foundation boards, and advisory councils in many institutions--to give generously…

This paper asserts that one part of a comprehensive control system for school construction projects is a citizen oversight committee. It suggests that citizen oversight committees are a cost-effective and politically important method for supplementing a school board in its monitoring and oversight functions. Inaddition, the committee acts as a…

Examined community service programs to see if they continued to serve overall community needs in the Foothill Community College District (California). (Author/RK)

Discussed the role and accomplishments of the advisory council. (RK)

A critical appraisal of the GAP's review of the major report of the Joint Commission on Mental Health of Children. (MB)

The curriculum council provides a vehicle for wide constituent participation which taps all available resources. (Author/MB)

A description of the establishment of central service units" in nearly 40 British universities through which to provide a framework for the serious introduction of educational technology into the university teaching system." (Author/AA)

Research groups could do much to improve both the services offered by a library and its role in the academic community. (12 references) (Author)