The 54th in a series of publications initiated in 1962, the purpose of the "Digest" is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from prekindergarten through graduate school. It contains data on a variety of topics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and…

This report presents the experiences and outcomes of accounting standards-setters who have, in many cases, been successful in establishing a national, uniform system of certification for public accountants. An executive summary appears first. The report begins with two sections that examine the evolution of accounting into a 20th-century…

This handbook is designed to meet the need of employers for a comprehensive reference on the types of skills certified by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore. It includes all qualifications issued by the ITE and its predecessors: the Diploma in Applied Arts, Industrial Technician Certificate, Certificate in Business Studies,…

The author raises provocative questions, shares patterns of other professional associations, provides some historical background, and asks some questions about continuing nursing education, particularly procedures related to the continuing education unit (CEU). (Author/MW)

An inventory of academic programs offered for credit and leading to an academic award offered by Alabama's public technical colleges as of June 1, 1985, is presented. For each college and program, charts indicate program titles, levels of degrees offered, and accreditation status. Included are summary charts of degrees offered by program, i.e.,…

This manual presents information regarding the certification process for North Carolina public school professional employees. Sections present information on: (1) definitions of certification terms and classifications; (2) methods for obtaining certification, including approved programs, lateral entry, and reciprocity; (3) initial certification;…

Responses were received from all 50 state education agencies and the District of Columbia to a questionnaire seeking information on: (1) state agency which issues teaching certificates; (2) fee structure for various services a certification unit might perform; (3) increases in fees over the past four or five years; and (4) significant issues…

Emergency certification involves the issuance of teaching licenses to individuals who have not completed a traditional college or university teacher education program. This two-page information review examines the problems arising from emergency certification and its relationship to student achievement. Some alternatives to emergency certification…

The University of Liverpool's one-year full-time course leading to a diploma in liberal studies is intended for mature students preparing for university degree work and for students seeking a more sustained, intellectually demanding course than that normally provided in the part-time extra-mural program. (Author/EA)

As one in a series of test item collections developed by the Assessment and Evaluation Unit of the Directorate of Studies, items of value from past tests are made available to teachers for the construction of unit tests, term examinations or as a basis for class discussion. Each collection was reviewed for content validity and reliability. The…

From July 1975 to June 1976, 2,229 students were graduated from the Hawaii Community College System, an increase of 12% over the previous year's total of 1,995 graduates. During this same period, 2,299 degrees and certificates were awarded: 65 graduates earned multiple degrees (five earned three degrees and/or certificates, 60 earned double…

A study was made to determine how many university level adult educators are likely to be needed by the organizations involved in adult education in Tanzania, and to determine the type of training desired by these organizations. Heads of 38 of the organizations were interviewed. It was found that the organizations are willing to release and sponsor…

A number of administrative and instructional problems arise from the fact that many children continue to be taught by persons who do not hold regular teaching certificates. The two-fold purpose of the study summarized in this report was to discover ways to assist these provisionally certificated teachers to obtain a regular certificate and to…

This study analyzes the benefits which accrue to servicemen who participate in and pass the GED equivalency tests. Achievement of GED equivalency was found to result in tangible benefits for the individual, both while in the service and in civilian life. GED recipients attained higher pay grades than those who did not receive equivalency…

This report contains the proceedings of the Institute for Higher Education and State Department of Special Education Personnel. It summarizes the activities of educators and administrators from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, and Wisconsin during a 3-day meeting. The Institute investigated problems involved in establishing interstate…