The success of competency based vocational education (CBVE) implementation depends upon commitment of staff and administration, visits to institutions with existing programs, and staff development and materials adaptation. (JOW)

Counselor educators rated the importance of selected student behaviors in their evaluation of graduate students. Ten dimensions emerged. Counselor educators, self-identified with four theoretical orientations, differed significantly in their valuation of eight of the ten dimensions. (Author)

The Italian educational system's experiences with national examinations might help United States educators understand the impact of state tests on students, schools, and education in general. (JT)

McClung has written several articles on the legal aspects of minimal competency testing. In this article he states that Getz and Glass ("High School Journal," January, 1979) seriously distorted his earlier works. He attempts to set the facts straight regarding avoiding litigation by practicing preventive law. (KC)

Defines interpersonal communication competence, describes a competency-based course offered at the University of Cincinnati, and reports the results of research testing the effects of a skills approach to interpersonal communication instruction. Tests for specific skills of empathy, descriptiveness, owning thoughts and feelings, and…

A project to develop curriculum and instructional materials in preventive medicine has been initiated by the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine in cooperation with the Center for Educational Development in Health at Boston University. A model delineating physician responsibilities in the preventive dimension of clinical practice was…

A performance measure analysis process developed by the Competency Based Education Committee of the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy to assess the status of the measurement of student performance is described. A taxonomy of levels of learning is appended. (Author/MLW)

Report-writing and consultation competencies of new students were compared with graduate students in order to evaluate a school psychology competency-based training model. Results confirmed success of the training program, although no difference was found between the two groups. (RC)

Reports on the system by which Nigerian journalism students must qualify to receive their degrees. (RL)

The University of Michigan Medical School has developed an evaluation system to provide specific information to students regarding their clinical performance in a wide range of clerkships. The focus of the system is the Clinical Evaluation Form that utilizes behavioral descriptions to define four levels of behavior. (JMD)

Discusses issues and implication underlying the graduation competency testing movement in the social studies. Presents advantages and disadvantages of commercially and locally developed tests and outlines steps in selecting competencies and preparing tests. (KC)

Evaluation of student minimal competency should be based partly on national concerns, partly on local concerns, and partly on the needs of the learner. Evaluation must be built into all levels. (JMF)

A variety of external degree programs and the unique characteristics of administration are discussed. (JMF)

This article argues for the development of curriculum reform and graduation requirements that will help students gain and demonstrate the variety of skills and attitudes necessary to survive and function in our society. (JMF)

The merger of an innovative private college (New College of Sarasota) into a state institution is described. The instruction contract, innovative approach, and academic quality has been maintained, but the number of students in off-campus programs has declined. Reasons for the decline are discussed. (Author/LBH)