Data from a 1979 survey of American state agencies for higher education indicate that obstacles to modifying and/or terminating academic programs can be placed into eight categories. The eight categories and a variety of coping devices are discussed, and a conceptual coping process model is proposed. (Author/MLW)

Proposes techniques to help instructors of preservice teacher education programs in social studies improve their programs. Techniques involve collecting data from the schools, determining a definition of social studies, selecting teaching competencies and instructional strategies, and assessing teachers' and student teachers' abilities to perform…

Describes a four phase strategy used to identify, critique and improve an existing student services program consisting of collecting information, exchanging information among service units and faculty, publishing a student services handbook, and evaluating existing service effectiveness. (Author/JAC)

The main types of computerized management information systems found in community health nursing are described. The state of the art and several case studies are presented. Ways such systems will operate in the future are explored. Finally, suggestions for better utilization of computer systems are discussed. (CT)

The author critiques affirmative action and compensatory education on the grounds that they (1) may incite prejudice by labeling individuals as "disadvantaged" and (2) leave unchanged the traditional academic standards which equate success with verbal fluency and memorization. He suggests that schools become open to diverse intellectual…

Contains the final report of the 1980 Meeting on the Evaluation and Development of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project. The report reviews conference activities and includes recommendations for the further development of the project in elementary and secondary schools and its introduction into selected institutions of higher education. (AM)

Describes the impact of trends in higher education on undergraduate psychology programs. College administrative structures and educational functions and goals are changing due to declining enrollments and funding. The structure of the program must be improved to accommodate increasing student mobility. Individualized instruction is recommended.…

Identifies issues that Congress and the general public will very likely be concerned with in considering future vocational education legislation and discusses issues the American Vocational Association basic state grant study team have identified within the basic state grant program. (LRA)

This article describes a three-part evaluation process: (1) developing and designing the evaluation; (2) examining the information collected; and (3) refining and improving the art education program. (KC)

The problems of co-op education programs, analyzed from an administrative point of view, focused on apathy in business and among students, lack of program growth and poor image, poor administrator skills, and neglect of programs. Suggestions are offered on using marketing tests and strategies to improve programs. (Author/KMF)

Argues that adult literacy programs should be structured so that reading becomes a genuine means of enhancing the lives of the elderly. (FL)

The article describes the county's efforts to promote flouridation and improve the general dental health of its citizens, especially those in the rural areas. It describes the development, philosophy, and growing popularity of Project SMILE, a preventive dental program largely funded by Appalachian Regional Commission grants. (SB)

This chapter reviews the major themes of the entire volume entitled "Establishing Effective Programs." The volume is written by and for the student services programer and is concerned with better managing, implementing, and evaluating programs on campuses. An annotated bibliography of additional references is included. (LPG)

If the arts are to survive in the curriculum of today's schools, a battle plan has to be developed. Action can occur on several fronts, including: inservice training; curriculum development and coordination; networking; higher education cooperation; and political action. (Author)

One of the biggest changes in the Job Corps program has been the conversion of many single-sex centers to coeducational facilities. Interviews with program administrators at the national and center levels indicate that "coeding," the catchword for the conversion, is both popular and effective. (WL)