The relationship between universities and society in Africa is examined. A framework to encompass the desired aims of both the university and society and the relationships between them is formulated. Implications for the structure, content and operation of the university in Africa are indicated. (Author/MLW)

Conditions for effective professional practice do not exist widely, either financially or psychologically, for the teacher today. Schools where teachers study and practice must be improved for the benefit of teachers, parents, students, and the community. (CJ)

Retirement options available to institutions are outlined, including early retirement incentives, phased retirement, facilitating consulting opportunities, travel and outplacement services, maintaining community involvement, annuities, and pensions. Suggestions are made for increasing cost-effectiveness and fitting the options to local…

Rural schools will probably remain small as more expensive transportation eliminates consolidation. New attention directed toward America's rural schools will probably therefore be of greatest value if it inspires greater creativity in dealing with the advantages and disadvantages of small size. Part of a theme issue on rural education.…

Describes the use of school-based evaluation systems in Australia. Evaluations are collaborative efforts involving teachers, parents, students, and relevant administrators. A seven step process for facilitating evaluations is outlined. (AM)

If our private enterprise system is to continue and flourish, the resources of business must be used in partnership with education to improve the quality of life for the system's future consumers, managers, and all of the citizens who comprise our society. (Author)

A superintendent reports on the massive, communitywide effort to improve education in Atlanta, Georgia. The goal was to raise student reading and math skills to above national norms by 1985. Preliminary findings show significant progress towards reaching those goals. For journal availability, see SO 509 295. (AM)

Described is a program designed by the Arts Education Collaborative (AEC) in Tucson, Arizona. It combines the best of art programs by art educators, artists-in-schools programs, and resources from the arts community, culminating in a comprehensive school arts program, including art, theater, opera, dance, and museums. (KC)

Discusses five kinds of cooperative agreements established by the College of Lake County (IL): those with other community colleges/technical institutes; the military; business, industry, and organizations; secondary schools; and community and special interest groups. Pays particular attention to two kinds of agreements with other colleges. (CAM)

It is argued that university public service activities could be more effectively utilized to improve the quality of life of Black citizens who live in communities near White universities. Summary results of a University of Delaware research project on the subject of university public service are presented. (Author/MC)

Seven string educators respond to questions about repertoire sources for novice players, the teaching of improvisation, weaknesses in current instructional materials, ensemble size, the integration of Suzuki's methods into traditional programs, the problems of a violinist teaching other instruments, and coordination of school and other youth…

Describes a cooperative project in which two-year students studying drama at the University of Cincinnati learned firsthand about theater production through volunteer work at the city's Playhouse in the Park. Discusses student and Playhouse staff reactions to the project and reveals plans for future implementation. (JP)

The future for continuing education centers looks poor unless they mobilize to discover new education "markets" to compensate for the loss of students in regular university departments. This would alleviate some of the tensions between extension and regular services. (MSE)

An authority on child psychology and social change describes how he and associates at Yale put their theories to a test in New Haven's ghetto and brought a school back to life. Discusses project funding, problems encountered, how these problems were resolved, parent involvement, curriculum changes, and the federal government's role. (CT)

Teachers, and their organizations are promoting a professional structure modeled after the legal and medical professions. Such a model excludes the community from providing input into policy decisions. An alternative is to divide issues into those which are clearly competitive versus those which should be cooperative. (Author)