Traces the significant developments that have shaped the current issues of access and ascertainment as they relate to America's broadcasting system. (MH)

Examines the effects of increased industrial funding on academic research in science. Highlights the funding arrangements at Carnegie-Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and discusses the impact of university-industry ties. (ML)

On the theory that the state can attract more foreign industry and tourism if residents have more foreign language skills, Tennessee is establishing the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute with state and private funds, solely to improve foreign language instruction. (MSE)

Some higher education groups are concerned that the strategies adopted by other groups to counter industry's charges of college abuse of tax-exempt status will further alienate Congress and stimulate new restrictions on the business activities of nonprofit groups. (MSE)

Describes the nature, implementation, evaluation, and future plans of an international cooperative work experience program (called the ABC model) in which undergraduate students combine travel with employment in industrial research-oriented projects. The program involves universities in Australia, Great Britain, and Canada (the letters ABC…

Excellent benefits and income from outside sources have made up some of the drastic difference between the earnings of college presidents and those of their counterparts in industry. At the same time, closer attention is being paid to their performance. (MSE)

Attempts to provide social studies teachers with a more comprehensive understanding of the Japanese economy than can be gleaned from the popular press. Describes the contributions of competitive strategies, technology, capital availability, and education to Japan's economic success. (AEM)

Reports results of a survey of university film libraries and educational film companies that examined the impact of new technologies on their operations. The discussion covers trends toward 1/2-inch video, automation of processes, a shift toward an on-campus focus, and the impact of copyrights and funding on organizational policies. (CLB)

Examines the process of English professors taking a year's leave of absence in industry. Discusses useful job activities; effects that the work can have on teaching, research, and interaction with colleagues; pitfalls to avoid in planning a leave; and ways that department heads can help make the leave flow smoothly. (MM)

Argues that reading of just any kind is not enough to stave off the effects of television. Contends that the reading must involve quality books, rather than mass-marketed, instantly gratifying books geared to the lowest common denominator. (JK)

Reports on a survey of fertilizer dealers which was conducted to: assess where and from whom local fertilizer dealers obtain agronomic training; evaluate the effectiveness of various dealer training; and determine the needs and objectives of future training programs. (TW)

Presents a publisher's perspective of the many issues surrounding social studies-history textbooks written for the Canadian market. Discusses publication problems imposed by social studies programs which vary from province to province and examines questions of, among other things, text bias, textbook screening, and the emergence of…

Evaluation research in work-site health promotion offers an opportunity to test the effectiveness of work-site health promotion and disease prevention programs. Based on an evaluation of the research, an interdisciplinary approach to data collection and analysis is suggested, and policy implications are outlined. (TJH)

Discusses the use of broadcast industry sources to develop broadcast journalism course materials. Asserts that industry sources (trade journals, audience research reports, press releases, and videotapes of programs, promotions, or special industry presentations) can effectively replace textbook materials by integrating the academic and…

Presents arguments in favor of using graded readers in the teaching of English as a second language through a review of research regarding text adaptation policies and comparisons of the main principles of text adaptation. (Author/CB)