The fate of OEO seems doomed. The nation's educational system and OEO cannot efficiently work together. So OEO has no big plans for education this year. (MF)

The psychosocial approach in social casework is described, and illustrated in use in three case situations involving newly blinded persons experiencing problems adjusting to their loss. (KW)

In response to evidences of critical human need, the King County Library Board and staff have been exploring ways in which to do their part in alleviating the problems of unemployment, hunger and malnutrition and related social and health problems among the people they serve. (3 references) (Author)

To develop skills in working with the disadvantaged, special practicum experience was offered. Advantages were increased awareness of problems and expansion of interpersonal skills. Limitations included inefficiency of time use in this setting. (Author/CJ)

Describes union efforts to reinforce Federal manpower programs and to overcome fear and prejudice in local unions, in order to provide opportunities for the hard-core unemployed, especially in minority groups. (BH)

Functions and form are the basis ofpast and present legislation relating to state libraries. Legislation adds to, or revises, but seldon drops any state library agency functions. The legislative shifting of functions from one government unit to another, and back again, indicates uncertainty as to which is most effective. (Author/NH)

Discusses assessment procedures, progress, major criticisms, and general support of the long range research program initiated in 1968 to evaluate the nation's educational system. (JK)

Reviews findings of an empirical study relating to the differential perceptions laymen and professionals have of each other. Such differences are accounted for by reference to professional norms associated with clinical and/or community organizational practice. (Author)

Author argues that by most conventional standards the National Student Association must be considered a political and bureaucratic disaster. (IR)

Reviews the origins and development of accreditation, focusing on the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Reviews modifications in the Commission's accreditation process, including abandonment of fixed quantitative standards; emphasis on institutional development, monitoring and policing; open sharing of recommendations; broadening of…

Indicates prerequisites and strategies for successfully recruiting foster parents and discusses strategies for retaining their services. (RH)

Discusses the Public Broadcasting Service's failure to provide critical support for telecourse users. Announcement of telecourse schedules too late for college planning requirements, increased need for delayed telecourse playback, increased fees, exclusive course contracts, and telecourses inappropriate as required or elective courses are…