The 71 workshop participants represented vocational and correctional organizations from 41 States, Washington, D.C., and Canada. This report describes the background and proceedings of the workshop and contains the formal presentation papers. As an introduction, the history and background of the project are presented, and a brief description is…

During 1971, Carl Goebel prepared for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) a report entitled "Evaluation of the WICHE Intern Program in the State of Oregon." In this evaluation he pointed out a number of the deficiencies, as well as the strengths of the program. In concluding, Goebel made a number of suggestions…

These guidelines are designed to make research a more effective instrument in the management and improvement of the correctional sub-system of criminal justice. The Guide emphasizes that: (1) the correctional administrator has several responsibilities to fulfill if he is to benefit from research, and, (2) the researcher must command a variety of…

This monograph analyses the functions of the prosecutor in the juvenile system. The authors examined in detail the existing prosecution system in the Boston Juvenile Court and surveyed procedures in a number of other cities. The findings show a wide disparity in practice and in the quality of justice dispensed. For example, in the Boston sample…

This manual contains the complete course plans designed to prepare an individual to participate in an onsite survey. It provides an introduction to the major phases of the survey process: (1) planning for an onsite survey; (2) conducting the opening conference; (3) onsite factfinding; (4) problem identification and analysis; (5) problem solving…

Constructed for use by individuals analyzing the status and problems of local reading programs and systematically seeking and developing solutions, this handbook is a programed self-study guide which may be used by a committee or task force to collect data and make decisions. The handbook contains eleven charts which may be used to summarize…

A study of current compensatory programs was conducted in 24 Florida public community colleges during 1969 to be used for their further investigation and improvement. This study brought into focus the planning objectives, implementation, and evaluation of existing programs. From the data examined, it was found that: (1) 11.6 per cent of the…

The purpose of this planning project is to develop policies, plans, and procedures to improve higher education in Wisconsin. To achieve this goal, attention was concentrated in the following areas: (1) budget analysis, (2) fund disbursement, (3) distribution of costs among students, local, state, and federal governments, (4) projections of space…

This document identifies the values, beliefs, and goals of the P.K. Yonge Laboratory School to serve as guides for the process of development, research, evaluation, and program modification. Statements are grouped to enumerate: (a) general qualities desired for all aspects of school life; (b) the faculty's beliefs about its function in the…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological and emotional effects of abortion on women who terminated their pregnancies for social, economic, or personal reasons. These effects were determined, in part, by an analysis of the woman's concept of self, the external support given, and the various coping mechanisms utilized in the…

Against the policy purposes of the U.S. immigration and international education programs, this report examines several problem areas selected on the basis of their significant relevance to: (1) U.S. foreign policy, (2) congressional interest or concern, recommendations advanced. Problem areas include: (1) foreign and exchange students, (2) brain…

Recognizing the necessity for procuring substantive data (rather than merely professional opinion) upon which to base meaningful and relevant changes in teacher education, Fairmont State College designed and carried out a graduate assessment program in 1971 referred to as the Graduate Assessment Record. The Graduate Assessment Record, as initially…

Administrators of adult basic education programs are asked to provide information concerning program administration, funding, program expenditures, staffing, methods for establishing and improving classes, program eligibility requirements, and the adoption of innovative methods and materials. There are 40 items in the interview guide. For related…

This booklet, one in a series titled "What Research Says to the Teacher," deals with physical education in the elementary schools. Two major sections detail a) the objectives of elementary physical education, and b) the feasibility of achieving those objectives. A selected research bibliography is included as are suggested topics for further…

To promote and assist the development of quality state and local occupational education programs, and to help assure accountability of federal and state funds allocated to local programs, the Illinois Division of Vocational and Technical Education launched a 3-phase evaluation study of its existing system. Visitations were made to 71 Local…