The technological environment of the 1980s will be one of accelerating, unpredictable change. Many of the basic decisions that will determine not only the future of broadcasting but of American communications will be made in this decade. (Author/CMV)

Through its own Education and Training Center, and in cooperation with neighboring colleges, Tektronix, Inc. of Oregon, is able to offer employees two basic types of educational programs: the in-house program and the college degree program. (JMD)

Explains that education and research, after having been neglected during the Cultural Revolution in China, are once again receiving emphasis, aided by extensive reading and by the reprinting of Western scientific literature. (Author/GA)

Discusses the process of developing the Science Lessons from Industrial Processes (SLIP) kits by 16 British science teachers. The content, applicability, and components of these kits (based upon local industries) are also included. (HM)

Described is a graduate and senior level course utilizing the case study approach in chemical engineering at the University of Delaware that stresses the function and economics of the chemical processing industry. A history of the course development, course outline, and teaching methods used are included. (BT)

Describes how the use of an effective, representative advisory committee in a suburban setting in the State of Washington helped a vocational-technical school purchase a 200-line telephone system. Emphasis is on how advisory committees can point vocational educators to new and exciting areas of vocational skill needs. (SH)

Describes the use of community broadcasting in language learning with specific reference to an experience in a French program at tertiary level. Notes that the principles and procedures discussed are equally applicable to the teaching and learning of languages at earlier phases of schooling. (eight references) (Author/CK)

Emphasizes the need for users to be educated about what constitutes a quality electronic journal. Discusses two classes of full text electronic journals; characteristics of a well-designed journal; reasons more publishers don't provide full-featured, linked HTML journals (conservatism, difficulty, cost); and answering long-term archiving and…

Gives guidance in preventing library staff downsizing or outsourcing: remember the competition, read financial reports and periodicals, identify key library executives and patrons, define the library as a "profit center," market the library, make yourself essential and indispensable, remind users of the library's resources, embrace the…

Discusses four trends relating to document delivery (DD), its future, and its impact on both the publisher and the library: (1) growth of DD; (2) acceptance of DD as a component of collection development and interlibrary loan; (3) move toward electronic publishing and delivery; and (4) growing voice of the author. Eight charts illustrate trends.…

Evolution of the relationship between Australian government and universities is traced from 1957, particularly concerning employment practices, union formation, and workplace regulation. The state has taken an increasingly assertive role in shaping universities' internal staffing, within an environment of growing commonwealth budget difficulties…

Discusses activism among college and university trustees, characterized by assertion of authority in administrative matters, often in direct conflict with academic leaders. Suggests a parallel with investor capitalism, in which corporate owners may become active in organizational governance, and warns that constituent passivity in these…

Allen Lee Sessoms, president of Queens College (New York) has turned to alumni and New York corporations as untapped sources of financial support for the institution. Critics feel he has given up on state funding too soon; supporters call him a visionary. Sessoms identifies with the institution's "bootstraps" tradition, but does not find…

Documents the reasons for embargoes of academic journals in full text databases (i.e., publisher-imposed delays on the availability of full text content) and provides insight regarding common misconceptions. Tables present data on selected journals covering a cross-section of subjects and publishers and comparing two full text business databases.…

Includes 15 articles that relate to Canadian children's literature, including the power of literature; using Canadian literature in Canada; the principal's role in promoting literacy; Canadian Children's Book Centre; the National Library of Canada's children's literature collection; book promotion; selection guide; publisher's perspective; and…