The fundamental responsibilities of the principalship are undergoing significant new demands in the '70s - demands challenging the principal to be a planner of futures, an allocator of resources, a stimulator of improvement, a coordinator of concerted effort, and an evaluator of process and product. (Editor)

This report focuses on the first of three phases in a project at the Institute of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics (IAFHE) at the University of Minnesota. This project has been charged with developing a plan for delivering credit and on-credit educational offerings at multiple locations in the state. Background information on the project…

This document consists of a collection of thoughts, observations, descriptions, definitions, diagrams, models, suggestions, guidelines, and forms pertaining to curriculum development and instructional planning at the elementary and secondary level. Among the specific topics addressed in one or more of the materials collected here are the…

This guide describes the 1985 National Science Foundation programs. Proposals are accepted from education institutions and others; the criteria for selection of the most meritorious research projects are presented. The programs are listed by major category: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and…

Article examined the concept of "learner verification", which questions the testing, development and revision of teachers' tools - texts, programs and instructional materials. (Author/RK)

Proposes a system of resource allocation in universities which addresses both useful simulation of alternatives and the efficient substitution of resources. Argues that university planning models should have flexible aggregation categories and flexible and negotiable resource constraints, and that planning in universities should take into account…

Describes an approach to planning and the academic planner that is used at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. (Author/PG)

Whether children study prehistoric life or impressionism, museums can enhance classroom learnings if you know how to get the most out of each group visit. (Editor)

Discusses the British Government's policy statement on higher education; the ten-year plan for higher education; allocation to universities; and the grant systems. (Author/PG)

Discussed the Council for Cultural Co-operation, a guide to the new educational and cultural adventure taking place in Europe. (Author/RK)

As expanding Illinois vocational education programs require more and better personnel, the development of functional public policy warrants more critical consideration. Aspects of planning, problems, policy needs, goal development, interest convergence, and new alternatives are discussed in relation to personnel development. (EA)

The Skyline Wide Educational Plan (SWEP) presented is one example of how an urban school district can approach longrange planning using technological forecasting methods. The major project goal of SWEP is to ascertain the need for and the feasibility of a comprehensive secondary educational system (facilities and programs) to serve the Dallas-Fort…

Author categorizes most changes in educational practice as "educational bandwagon phenomenon" and proposes a model describing the factors necessary for effective change. (HB)

The author discusses and outlines the research needs and priorities of a previous report of his called Theoretical Paper number 13: "Educating the Adult Educator: Part Two, Taxonomy of Needed Research," that were never implemented by the Federal government. (BP)