A symposium on new forms of higher education was organized at the European Center for Higher Education January 13-15, 1976. Participants were from thirteen countries. Included are: (1) a summary of discussions and working documents presented in English, French, and Russian; (2) texts of the contributions of participants presented in either English…

This statistical summary presents data on the library collections, interlibrary loans, expenditures, personnel, and Ph.D. programs from the 99 university and non-university members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). A separate table describes microform holdings by type. Member libraries are rank ordered on the following 13 factors:…

Presented are results of a survey which collected statistics for 1973-74 library operations in the 82 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic library members. Data tables cover the following categories: (1) collections; (2) interlibrary loans; (3) expenditures; (4) personnel; (5) microform holdings; and (6) rank orderings for each of…

National data show that between 1970 and 1974 nonmetropolitan counties grew at a faster rate (1.4% per year) than metropolitan counties (0.6% per year). Factors contributing to this reversal in population trends are: decentralization of U.S. industry; movement of the retired urban elderly to rural and retirement areas; stabilization of the…

This annual report presents data on bond elections and bond sales for financing the construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities. Data, summarized by state, are presented in tables and charts containing information on the number and dollar value of bond issues voted on and passed, and the number, dollar value, and net interest…

This report examines the educational characteristics of science and engineering personnel employed by the Federal Government, including professional and non-professional personnel in non-science and engineering occupations who have their highest college level degree in science or engineering as of January, 1974. Information is provided on the…

This publication summarizes responses to a 1976 survey of state education associations that gathered information on collective bargaining policies and practices affecting noncertificated school employees throughout the United States. A total of 41 state associations responded to the survey. The survey included questions pertaining to state…

This report presents data compiled as a part of a comprehensive program to measure and analyze the nation's resources expended for research and development. In fiscal year 1977, Federal R&D obligations are expected to total $23.5 billion, a record high and an increase of 8.6% over 1976. This upward shift occurs despite the fact that more than…

Discusses the problems of obtaining accurate estimates of the utilization of educational broadcasts in the schools and the possibility that educational broadcasts cannot be justified solely on utilization figures. (JY)

Presents data broken down by curriculum and degree for four levels of engineering and four technology programs. Totals for women and minorities are offered by curriculum and three levels of degree. Summary tables are provided for past years. (MLH)

Information about women and members of minority groups serving on U.S. medical school faculties is summarized, based on an updating of a 1976 report of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The data show that salaried faculty members have increased by 16 percent since 1975 but the ethnic distribution and participation of women has remained…

The major provisions of P.L. 94-142 are presented, followed by a discussion of implications for the classroom teacher, effects on children, and suggestions for regular teachers in dealing with the handicapped in the regular classroom. The author suggests that the law presents a new and exciting challenge for educators. (KC)

An algorithm for updating the means of variances of a norm group after each computer-assisted administration of a test is described. The algorithm does not require storage of the whole data set, and provides for unlimited, continuous expansion of the test norms. (Author)

This research indicates that the type of rule administration exhibited by school principals has an important effect on various aspects and elements of the educational organization as reflected in the attitudes of teachers toward the administrator's behavior. (Author/IRT)

The hardships encountered by Vietnamese refugees in their journeys to the U.S. are described in this article. In addition, the extent to which their backgrounds, age, education, skills and so forth will affect their adjustment to life in this country is assessed. The individuals interviewed were located at Camp Pendleton, California, in 1975.…