A 12-month followup study of 151 infants (46 preterm respiratory disease syndrome--RDS--Ss, 46 postterm postmaturity syndrome Ss, and 59 normal term Ss) was conducted to ascertain any early intervention needs and early predictors on 1-year performance, and to formulate a cumulative risk index which would identify those infants who were continuing…

The article discusses the professional and financial progress made by the 15 graduates of the Lummi Management Education Program. (NQ)

Reprinted from "The New Republic, April 26, 1969.

This paper reports on a long term follow up study of siblings of childhood cancer survivors. Seventy siblings of childhood cancer survivors in 37 families were interviewed using a semi-structured format which included both forced choice and open ended questions. The children discussed their memories of the sibling's cancer diagnosis and treatment…

To identify the educational problems of Puerto Rican youth in the United States, Aspira Inc. sponsored a 2-day conference for educators and leaders of Puerto Rican and Spanish-speaking communities in 37 cities in 19 states. A commissioned study, "The Losers" (UD 007622), served as a stimulus for discussion by the participants. The conference…

As part of an analysis and evaluation of the teacher training program in the College of Education, University of Missouri--Columbia, a questionnaire survey was conducted 1) to ascertain if in the opinion of recent graduates their preservice program gave them adequate preparation for teaching, 2) to assess attitudes toward each of 13 education…

This study examines hospitality programs from the enabling legislation in 1961, which provided for an advisory committee to the Hotel and Restaurant Commission on education. Its purpose was to employ a director of the programs and two field representatives or consultants to offer on-the-job assistance to managers and employees in the state's…

The background of this abstract is the involvement of Western Kentucky University in an evaluative study designed to determine the feasibility of implementing a model such as the one described in Sandefur's "An Illustrated Model for the Evaluation of Teacher Education Graduates." The purposes of the study are as follows: (a) to aid faculty and…

The Career Education Center of the Harlandale Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, has developed a K-12 series of career oriented curriculum guides (CE 001 005-16 and CE 001 075-84). This document outlines the proposed occupational followup study for students in grades 8-12 and for five years after leaving school. Personal data will be…

Characteristics, experiences, attitudes, and present status of 1968-70 Santa Fe Junior College (SFJC) graduates were determined along with existing differences between those now attending school full-time and those not doing so. A questionnaire was mailed to 1202 graduates; 666 (55%) responded. The results concentrate on four areas: demographic…

This study is a systematic follow-up, undertaken by the Chicago Consortium, to evaluate the classroom performance of its graduates. Inferences about their effectiveness were made through assessments of their observed behavior, using the Classroom Observation Record (COR) and the Flanders Interaction Analysis Categories (FIAC). Trained observers…

A followup study of students who participated in an anti-dropout program in high school reveals that it was successful. (JD)

The article reports on an evaluation study of a wilderness camping residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed boys, involving a follow-up study of 46 camp "graduates." (Author/DLS)