A specialized computer network provides instant access to information on grants in force on the 22 campuses of the State University of New York. (KJ)

Role of the Lister Hill Center is to serve the medical community as it evaluates and corrects itself. (Editor)

Examples of new electronic devices used by deaf persons include electronic mail capabilities, teleprompters that can caption television live, and speech synthesis equipment. Consumers can establish and use assistive device centers to become familiar with the latest in technology. (CL)

The activities of Project TRANSACTION, a 10-year research and development project of the College Scholarship Service division of the College Board, are described. The project is intended to unify the student financial aid delivery system through application of electronic information technologies. (Author/MLW)

In 1976, Texas Tech University's Department of Mass Communications introduced a noncommercial telecommunications sequence designed to extend the exiting telecommunications major for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in nonbroadcast media. Rationale for and courses included in the sequence are described. (Author/JN)

Explores social and technological developments--in progress or anticipated--that have important implications for the communication education needs of tomorrow's citizenry. In light of these developments, inventories communication competencies that will be needed in the twenty-first century. (PD)

Discusses the growing use of computers in counseling, testing, and guidance. Examines potential ethical problems focusing on confidentiality of client data and the use of computer-assisted testing. Outlines principles for ethical use of computer applications emphasizing the need for counselor intervention. (Author/RC)

Analyzes the development of the telephone, newspapers, and videotex in terms of purchasing patterns and styles of usage. Concludes that parallels in the early histories of telephones and newspapers suggest that videotex will likely become a service for business and an elite group of customers, not a mass audience. (PD)

California's legislation mandating free telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDDs) to hearing and/or speech impaired persons is discussed, as are approaches used in San Diego to distribute them. The TDD's capabilities of communicating with other computer systems are described and an example of an electronic mail system is given. (CL)

Wiring the city of Irvine provided a community-wide education network through a student-controlled, interactive two-way TV system. Adding computer-based education will afford Irvine a first in combined information and education service. (Author/BB)

Given all the possible participants (parents, governments, schools, the media, business) in implementing new information technologies in education, the authors present two extreme scenarios: one in which all participate to develop instructional technology; the other in which no cooperation occurs. (Part of a theme issue on educational futures.)…

Discusses the role and possible impact of Congressional action on United States' policy at the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference. (JMF)

Outlines issues that could affect the opportunities of developing countries to take advantage of the benefits of communication technology. Discusses the allocation of the frequency spectrum and the use of satellite technology. (JMF)

Discusses issues related to the free flow of information, which are not on the agenda of the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference but need to be resolved. These include Third World concerns for the concept of information as a world resource, technical assistance to communication development, and spectrum allocation, particularly satellite…