The author stresses that the rational size of Russian universities and colleges should be determined by the degree of its area of specialization. (Author/RM)

The Communist Party and the Soviet government are working to improve the training of specialists as one element in the acceleration of progress in science and technology. The role of higher education in this training is discussed. (RM)

Summary of author's M.S. Thesis, Kansas State Univ., 1968

Paper Presented to the annual meeting of the Association of American Universities, Washington, D. C., Oct 21, 1968.

This essay discusses how technical processes can deceive us and how college educators and social scientists must be especially sensitive to the dangers of technology when conducting research and proposing applications from research. As technology and bureaucratic controls have grown, so too have the demands for specialized knowledge in many areas.…

This survey concerns the enrollment of junior year students in specified areas or fields during the fall of 1972. Its aim was to obtain information about trends in choice of major field in advance of the usual data on baccalaureates granted and thus to assist graduate departments in planning for enrollments in specified areas. Over all fields,…

This article discusses issues related to the fragmentation and specialization debate in physical education by identifying factors that have contributed to the knowledge structure. Considered in depth are (1) lack of a clearly defined knowledge structure; and (2) vertical development of subdisciplines dominated by parent disciplines. A solution is…

Two studies of medical certification examinations were undertaken to assess standard setting using Angoff's Method. Results indicate that (1) specialization within broad content areas does not affect an expert's estimates of the performance of the borderline group; and (2) performance data should be provided during the standard-setting process.…

Describes a media studies program that allows undergraduates to develop a speciality (such as broadcast sales) within a liberal arts program and communications core curriculum. (PD)

The University of Oregon has developed a coaching specialization program that allows students to train for prospective coaching assignments without obtaining a teaching certification. Background information on the status of coaching certification is offered. (DF)

The author diagnoses the ills of current high school counseling practice and theory and makes specific suggestions for restructuring both. The article includes a breakdown of current and projected responsibilities. (Editor)

Large university libraries organized on the basis of subject specialization can bring about organizational strains and conflict situations in career patterns of senior staff members. The need to recognize academic considerations for library promotions is stressed and a case made for the fullest involvement of senior staff in policy-making. (4…

Analysis of the differences between linguistics and literature as pedagogic disciplines and a plea for the separation of these disciplines, and of their teaching staffs, in higher education. (RS)