This report describes the Virginia Public Telecommunications Council, an agency formed to manage and coordinate the Commonwealth's investments in and uses of all kinds of telecommunications services, facilities, processes, capacities, and products. In this respect they act as professional consultant, liaison officer, approval authority, planner,…

This report describes the various energy education programs and projects with which the Iowa Energy Policy Council has been involved since 1976. Briefly summarized are the Council's activities in curriculum development, inservice education, energy extension, and the organization of energy-related special events. (WB)

The central purpose of this paper is to describe the origins, assumptions, approaches, and problems of the major evaluation efforts relating to vocational education specified in the Educational Amendments of 1976. The first of five chapters provides background information on vocational education, evaluation, and the Education Amendments of 1976.…

This directory provides information on 56 state units on aging and 599 Area Agencies on Aging, listed alphabetically by state. A map of each state is provided so that users can determine the planning and service areas (PSAs) covering their communities or counties. A director's name, address, phone number, description of area agency structure, and…

This document illustrates several ways by which program allocation can facilitate development of quality educational programs in Utah. A major portion of the document is devoted to a State-by-State analysis of the single boards and councils of higher education in 21 States. These investigations are concerned with the structure, authority,…

A graphic portrayal of growth in Illinois higher education since 1962. The report discusses the organization of higher education systems in Illinois, enrollment data, degree programs offered, scholarship programs, budget and finance information, and federal programs being utilized by institutions. (FPO)

Alabama State Building Commission policies and procedures are established for the use of all agencies, architects, and engineers working under the jurisdiction of the Commission. All school construction with the exception of mobile classroom units is covered, and general procedures are outlined followed by the requirements for plan submittals.…

Seven papers and an extensive annotated bibliography deal with the relationship of State and Federal government to higher education. The authors and titles of the papers are (1) Samuel B. Gould, "The University and State Government: Fears and Realities," (2) Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr., "Maintaining Institutional Identity and Autonomy in Coordinated…

This paper reviews provisions of North Carolina's constitution and law relating to the goals and objectives of the Community College System, and discusses the three types of state-level planning conducted by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges: (1) determining needs and requirements of the System, based on goals and policies of the…

The five papers in this symposium address several key issues included in evaluation research. In "Designing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Evaluation Research", Stanford E. Rubin discusses the importance of practitioner involvement in the development of research questions and plans and introduces three basic models of evaluative research.…

The hearings review aspects of the vocational education program assistance granted through the Federal government and how the programs have been implemented at the Federal and State levels. The testimonies from the first hearing deal with the evaluation of Federal and State assistance and include statements from representatives of the following…

The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration's (LEAA) 1974 evaluation guidelines state that each State Planning Agency (SPA) "is expected to intensively evaluate...selected projects or groups of projects according to its planning needs." Evaluations are to "incorporate sound evaluation methodologies including, as appropriate,…

This document reports the results of a 1976 survey of state level agencies for community colleges. The purpose of the study was to (1) determine which state community college agencies have staff positions responsible for equal employment/affirmative action; and (2) to identify the nature, role, and responsibilities of the position. Forty states…

The California Council on the Education of Teachers (CCET) is developing goals for a five-year plan of action. To facilitate planning, a survey was conducted to obtain ideas of CCET delegates from California's accredited institutions of higher education, public agencies, and professional organizations. The survey first asked individuals to list…

This annual report details the Utah State Board of Regents actions and presents the financial, curricula, and planning data for 1973-74. Sections 1 and 2 cover the commissioner's report and a listing of events of the year. Section 3, academic affairs, reviews the role assignments at various universities and curricular studies, cooperation with the…