The author describes the implementation of a training program at her manufacturing-based company. She covers such program tasks as recruiting trainers, preparing new employee orientation programs, recruiting participants, and providing communication training. (CH)

Investigates whether entry-level, college-educated broadcast employees have job expectations that broadcast managers do not understand. Indicates that students' desire for rapid professional advancement has increased between 1979 and 1980. Revealed that managers accurately perceived the rank order students assigned to the 20 outcomes, but…

Outlines the current uses of readability measures in education, business, and government. (SRT)

Indicates that broadcast news employers prefer entry-level employees who have (1) a degree in journalism or broadcast journalism, (2) a liberal arts education, and (3) a news internship. Claims that educators have a responsibility to provide both journalism skills coursework and academic counseling leading to relevant and practical degree…

Describes issues discussed at the Association of American University Presses, June 1986 meeting, as being divided between those interested in using the techniques of commercial publishers and those committed to publishing what is worthy. Chandler Grannis describes "New Directions for University Presses" and Doug Armato "The Power of…

Social trends of the last 35 years are traced through an examination of Newbery Medal winners from 1951 to 1985. Idealism and realism in children's literature, the sex of the main characters, and the effects of changes in the publishing industry on children's books are discussed. (EM)

The history of the field of computer graphics is discussed. In 1976 there were no institutions that offered any kind of study of computer graphics. Today electronic image-making is seen as a viable, legitimate art form, and courses are offered by many universities and colleges. (RM)

Provides summaries of four discussion groups that examined (1) differences in international training among the various fields of engineering; (2) training needed for working productively in third-world countries; (3) training needed for industrialized countries; and (4) needs of industry in the future in the field of international training. (JN)

Folksongs can be used with all students at all grade levels. Teacher guidelines are provided and three musical themes--whaling in New England, the California Gold Rush, and loggers and lumbering--are used to illustrate how to use folksongs in the classroom. (RM)

Addresses these three questions: (1) What are the roles of analytical chemists in industry? (2) What training is needed to fill assignments which make up these roles? and (3) What are some of the major challenges facing analytical chemists during the next five years? Includes information about a workshop for students. (JN)

Describes a mass communications course that meets at media sites so that students can see first hand the business aspects of managing a publishing or broadcast concern. (HTH)

The results of a nationwide study of developing relationships between industry and leading public comprehensive universities are highlighted. Eight kinds of programs included consulting, industry-funded research, government-funded research, personnel exchange, industrial liaison, consortia, jointly owned laboratory facilities, and industrial…

Discusses problems in the relationship of government and science (particularly behavioral science research). Proposes a compact among government, industry, and universities for support of basic research (KH)

The 1984 Compensation and Benefits Survey of College and University Chief Executive Officers is discussed. The survey provides information on presidential compensation, benefits, and employment practices at public, independent, religious, and medical institutions. (MLW)

Summarizes historical development of product liability laws which allow an injured party to seek to recover damages for personal injury or loss of property allegedly resulting from defective product and reviews activities of Triodyne Inc. in gathering evidence to be used in product liability lawsuits. Sixteen references are cited. (EJS)