Sustained efforts of secondary and post-secondary educators in New York state has resulted in correlation of vocational-technical programs which, among other things, allows some high school graduates to qualify for advanced placement in two-year college programs. (Editor)

Described is International Nickel's Technical Information System which involves cooperation between the London and New York offices. The problems of coordination, selection, vocabulary control, computer compatibility, communication and security are discussed. (4 references) (SJ)

The development of sandwich courses, a review of their progress and a consideration of the problems associated with their operation are described. These courses are integrated so that industrial training is required and is interspersed between academic segments. (Author/TS)

An approach is suggested for cooperative, regional organization to coordinate environmental education development. A meeting of delegates from 13 Western states indicated status levels of conservation--environmental education, leadership, financial problems, and proposal of a now-funded cooperative project of information exchange and program…

In reaction to a request from the Hollywood Publicists Guild, several institutions in the Los Angeles area cooperated in the development of a five-week-long learning session in entertainment publicity for 50 minority and white students from two community colleges. (Allm

Shares the experiences of Cuyahoga Community College in using organizational network analysis as a strategic planning tool. Lists the basic steps involved in strategic planning. Contrasts strategic, long- and short-range planning. Discusses environmental screening, organizational networks, and joint ventures strengthening the college's role in…

Proposes that sound working relationships between community colleges and business/industry are possible. Focuses on the causes of poor relationships, factors in devising training plans, principles for working with corporate representatives, and four benefits of providing training experiences for business and industry. (AYC)

Describes the services of a community-based center providing social services to adolescent parents who cannot yet function independently and who had not previously been served. Emphasis is placed on continuity of services and on cooperation with existing educational, medical, and social institutions. (Author/DB)

Describes a cooperative program between the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and the Houston (Texas) Independent School District to give additional training to substitute teachers. The program emphasizes specific, practical skills such as disciplinary techniques, communications skills, and lesson planning. (WD)

Responses made by the 23 states in the article "The All-State Career Education Choir" are analyzed here. Responses are broken down into the areas of definition, growth, model individuation, leadership, cooperation, effects, future focus, and needs. (CT)