A local advisory committee acting as a link between the school and the community can be a valuable resource for the teacher-coordinator of a cooperative vocational education program, according to the authors. Committee activities may include public relations, program standards, student recruitment and selection, program evaluation, and curriculum…

Three objectives are described: (1) teach methods for applying the principles of pharmaceutical technology to institutional services involving drug safety, efficacy, and administration; (2) develop student skills in drug-delivery systems within hospitals; and (3) encourage technology application within a clinical setting for better patient care.…

Managing a distributive education (DE) laboratory is a challenge. The laboratory is the simulated training station, with the instructor taking on the role of employer, managing student activities and learning. One tool to be utilized in managing a DE laboratory is a training plan. This article discusses the need for student training plans and the…

Describes a cooperative program in physics between Stanford University and community colleges within a one hour driving distance of Stanford. (SL)

Combining medical services with counseling services into a closely cooperating team increased the effectiveness of both programs. (JD)

Reports findings from a twenty-one year study of the cooperation education program at the Lockheed-Georgia Company. Study conclusions, summarized in the article, indicate that the program has been an excellent source of temporary and permanent professional manpower as well as giving students valuable experience and opportunities. (MF)

This article discusses the concept of mainstreaming, the integration of children with special needs into the regular classroom, and attempts to answer a series of specific questions concerning the organization and implementation of mainstreaming programs. (BD)

Presents a list of general questions a teacher might ask concerning the value and implementation of mainstreaming. (BD)

Described is a cooperative program between Purdue University and three public schools to provide university graduate students with structured, practical experience with gifted and talented students and provide educational experiences for the gifted and talented children. (SBH)

Describes how North Carolina educators cooperated to build a system of teacher-performance appraisal. To build the program, educators derived basic teaching functions from literature and observed teachers to gather performance data. Training is now provided to districts, and information about effective teaching is disseminated throughout the…

Describes LaGuardia Community College's Middle College High School, an alternative school designed for potential dropouts located on a college campus. Considers the administrative structure, relationships with college departments, student selection, staffing, career education, availability of college courses to Middle College students, guidance…

Describes a program at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis with two distinctive features: a parallel work-study format and integration of a conventional Master of Science academic component of coursework and research with work experience. Discusses student characteristics, placement, and response to the program. (CW)

Before alumni can identify prospective students, the admissions and alumni offices have to forge a partnership, considering the other's goals and problems. A program for alumni/admissions volunteers has two purposes: to extend the reach of the admissions office and to give alumni a chance to serve. (MLW)

The Real Estate Investment Trust, a companion organization to the Common Trust, allows colleges to commit as little as $50,000 for investments in commercial properties at minimum risk, which could protect endowments while providing returns comparable to those of the stock market. (MSE)

Since 1981, the Minnesota Society for Medical Technology and the Division of Medical Technology, University of Minnesota, have collaborated to provide high-quality, organized, and ongoing continuing education programs for clinical laboratory personnel in the state. Workshops are intended to be practical, relevant, and timely in the practice of…