This study discusses some of the problems and inconsistencies with the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) system. Present problems and concerns are attributed to: (1) lack of an up-to-date master edition and clear directives for UDC usage; (2) UDC structural and notational problems, particularly with regard to filing order for auxiliaries and…

A reference source to the University Council on Education for Public Responsibility, the document covers the formation, functions, and development of the Council over the past 14 years. Chapter 1 provides an historical background of the Council. The following two chapters describe specific cooperative projects initiated by the Council. One project…

This report contains one-page summaries of a majority of the 134 research studies funded through the Oklahoma Consortium on Research Development. The research covers the whole spectrum of academic topics , from nursing to ecology to art to politics.. Brief summaries of a majority of the 37 development seminars funded through the Consortium are…

This document discusses several models, which if implemented, would remove out-of-state barriers to educational opportunity. Such opportunity might be expanded by initiating cooperative studies and sharing specialized teaching resources. The appropriateness of the models depends on individual state and district laws regulating tuition, waivers,…

The Colorado Consortium on Research Development (CORD) was formed in 1968 to increase research potential among the faculties of the 6 participating institutions. Its major objective was to improve these institutions' interest and capabilities in educational and institutional research through cooperative studies, by faculties, administrators, and…

The aim of the present study is to show how, as a result of the establishment in Dijon in September 1959, of a "Standing Conference of Rectors and Vice-Chancellors of the European Universities", a completely new kind of cooperation has grown up among the universities of Europe. The history of the conference, including a discussion of its…

This document described the annual report for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for 1972. Reports are given for the various programs at WICHE including the Division of Regional Programs, the Division of Mental Health and Related Areas, and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. WICHE (1) seeks to increase…

The Educational Information Network (EIN) enables member colleges, universities, and educational service organizations to share their computational resources among interested constituents. To accomplish this objective, the EIN Software Catalog is published, describing the available resources. The purpose of this handbook is to define the…

A group of similar small colleges that compete for the same caliber of student has united one week each year for the benefit of all. By making a common presentation to selected school officials and prospective families, these colleges hope the public will become better informed about the available choices. (Author)

Describes how the National Diffusion Network and Public Schools for Cooperative Research, a Tennessee school study council, have worked together. (IRT)

Describes the highly successful 1975-76 photography exchange project between public elementary schools of Newton, Massachusetts and New York City. The exchange photographs enabled participating children to explain characteristics of their environment which they traditionally had difficulty discussing. (Author/CMV)

Describes the Teaching Nursing Home Program that links nursing schools with nursing homes, pooling personnel and resources for the benefit of the institutions and society. The program seeks to extend to nursing homes the benefits that have been enjoyed by hospitals because of educational and service linkages with schools of medicine and nursing.…

Cites need for cooperation between schools and universities. Describes program of the Center for Professional Development at the University of Kentucky.

Looks at the financial stability of New York University and examines how well the merged engineering institution, Polytechnic of New York, is doing. (Author/DN)

Suggestions for British schools considering school exchange programs emphasize integration of studies, personal growth for students, and efficient training for teachers. Schools are urged to consider their responsibilities as hosts to exchange countries and to consider Great Britain itself as a fertile area for exchange. (JH)