Describes the educational programs at the Institute Technologico de Costa Rica. The engineering technology curriculum is based on the results of a nationwide study to identify critical areas of industrial need. The programs are designed for six semesters with scheduled work experiences within the school year. (MA)

Bachelor of engineering technology (B.E.T.) programs were created in response to the need for graduates who are ready for productive industrial jobs, not for graduate school. It is suggested that there should be communication between the engineering technology and the traditional engineering faculties to provide strong educational programs. (MA)

Describes a progressive program at Southside Skill Center in Jacksonville, Florida, in which houses are constructed on the school grounds and homeowners then move these houses to locations of their choice. (BM)

Identifies seven types of case studies and explains how to design one. The author presents a case study for classroom use to illustrate the operation of forces of supply and demand in the housing market, and the effects of government policy. Available from: Economics Association, Room 340, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, England WC1H 9BH,…

Attributes past and present education reform movements to four major factors tied to American business ideology and an emergent military defense consciousness. Deplores recent trend toward curriculum standardization, close teacher supervision, compulsory and standardized testing, and the drive for cost-effectiveness and efficiency in education.…

Discusses end-user searching at Exxon through in-house training and with Searchmaster, a user friendly front end system. The six menu-like Searchmaster programs, which permit end-users to perform routine searches on specific databases, are described. (EM)

This 54-item annotated bibliography focuses on materials dealing with the writing of journal articles and book reviews for professional publication. Published in last ten years, they include general guides to publishing, guides to writing book reviews, general lists of periodicals, guides to education periodicals, and specialized guides to…

The adaptation of a typical corporate strategic planning process to a midwestern state university is discussed. The university found that an ongoing planning process with a yearly cycle offers several advantages not available with prior approaches, and that strategic planning is a culture that takes time before it becomes pervasive in any…

Reviews trends in laboratory safety found in both industrial and academic situations. Reports that large industrial labs generally have excellent safety programs but that, although there have been improvements, academia still lags behind industry in safety. Includes recommendations for improving lab safety. (ML)

Explains how industry contacts are developed for mechanical engineering students at the Catholic University at Leuven, Belgium. Describes their aims, working conditions, results and the role of research. Discusses the importance of industry contacts in the education of future engineers. (CW)

Offers a number of practical suggestions to Canadian academic librarians expected to write for publication. Areas discussed include choosing a topic; finding a publisher; collecting data; allowing respondents to comment on manuscript drafts; preparation of manuscripts; joint authorship; expenditures, royalties, and taxes; and publishing contracts.…

Examines various approaches to establishing nationally available videotext systems, in which text and graphics are offered to a mass audience on television screens with keypad converters. Asserts that a successful approach creates a hybrid between the competitive approach found in the United States and a state-encouraged system. (MM)

A discussion of the university's part in giving planning help to new companies in a research and development park emphasizes the importance of regional planning and examines the German experience. (Author/MSE)

Businesses and universities must be encouraged to act from their traditional positions of strength, based on the longest view and the broadest interests. They must examine carefully their potential sources of conflict as well as opportunities for benefit before engaging in alliances that may become complex and difficult to manage. (MSE)

Situates the mid-nineteenth century feminine romance within its social, political, and historical context in order to reveal the cultural authority for its existence. Focuses on "The Lamplighter" by Maria Cummins as an archetypal novel representative of its genre. (SRT)