Analyzes the responses to a survey about the benefit of selected required subject areas to the business careers of former graduate students. Shows that courses in communication were considered by most to be of benefit, while several traditional core courses were rated quite low. (RL)

Focuses on the advantages of using the microcomputer rather than the minicomputer. Descriptions of the programing process and system components for the microcomputer are followed by a list of 11 types of computer programs that can be processed at this time, and a brief discussion of research goals. (RAO)

Illustrates the groundwork that has been laid to pave the way for significant alterations in African educational systems. Describes the impetus provided by the UNESCO/UNICEF Cooperative Program for a universal education that incorporates formal, non-formal, and informal learning. The program began in Eastern Africa in 1972. (Author/RK)

Heading off potential problems now can only increase the chances of survival for college placement and recruitment. Recognizing these problems for who and what they are is a good way to start. (Author)

This paper explores how placement decisions are communicated to the teachers and support personnel who are responsible for implementing students' special education programs. The results are discussed in the context of whether the messages provided to program implementers were consistent and clear. (Author)

Maintains that general and vocational educational development in the Soviet Union should be based on the needs of the working class, the collective farm peasantry, and intelligentsia on the one hand and on the needs of industry, science, and culture on the other hand. (Author/DB)

This review of Aboriginal education suggests that until all social and political institutions adopt self determination policies, education will lack motivation for the vast majority of the Aboriginal people. (Author/AM)

The right meeting environment can enhance participant learning and understanding. After briefly explaining the historical origins of the first conference centers, the author describes three types of centers which are available for meetings away from the office. (EM)

Planning for vocational education in 1980 and beyond should take into consideration technological advancements and the effects of economic conditions on tax revenues available for education, the plight of the disadvantaged, lifelong learning, and educational activities of labor organizations. (SW)

Stating that successful cooperative programs require good planning and the cooperation of employers, the author discusses some of the planning difficulties and requirements for the teacher. (MF)

Cites ERIC documents dealing with state finance and planning, federal aid, college management and planning systems, and nontraditional education and community services programs in a time of financial exigency. (MB)

Assesses economic and financial implications of educational planning in western Europe, particularly in the lifelong learning sector. Recommends that additional data be gathered such as information concerning on-going adult education programs, data on education in various countries, and statistics which relate continuous education to the larger…

Forecasting of scientific research in higher education in the Soviet Union should be coordinated with forecast figures for the rest of the economy. Recommends additional research related to different types of higher education institutions and interrelationships between research done by higher institutions and government agencies. (Author/DB)

Discusses problems related to financing of higher education in the Soviet Union and concludes that further study of higher education expenses is necessary in order to work out the most rational financing system. (Author/DB)

Outlines a model to aid planners of higher education in the Soviet Union. Among factors which planners should consider are: (1) size, structure, and areas of specialization of the institution; (2) teaching methods; (3) trends in scientific research; (4) materials development and financial resources; and (5) improvement in the management system.…