Analysis of 12 interagency collaboration projects conducted by the Hispanic Program of the Worcester (Massachusetts) Youth Guidance Center reveals how this unorthodox method of service delivery can increase resources to U.S. Hispanic populations and identifies factors which hinder or facilitate the success of such projects. (SB)

Examines applications of media for continuing education, communication, and training programs in business, government, and medical service organizations, and provides economic analysis of the time- and cost-effectiveness of media use. (SK)

Describes a Tennessee program in which a facilitator project is sponsored jointly by a university and a school study council to accomplish cooperative field service, training, and program dissemination. (JM)

The provisions of the December 1979 statement interpreting Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, concerning sex discrimination in intercollegiate athletics programs, are outlined. A commentary is provided on some portions, including a new jurisdictional statement, scholarship and recruiting rules, and attempts to regulate employment…

In one federally funded program, the third-party evaluator was under contract with the program evaluated and not the federal funding agency. The social structure of this arrangement has implications for information utilization. (Available from: Jossey-Bass, Inc., 433 California St., San Francisco, CA 94104, single issue, $6.95.) (Author/GDC)

Describes how the School of Practical Nursing illustrates CETA's success in the Columbus public school system. Illustrates the roles of the city, the school, and the CETA prime sponsor. A section on program evaluation is also included. (CT)

Five separate articles trace the federal government's approaches to supporting culture since the New Deal; examine the nature of national arts policymaking since the creation of the National Endowments; discuss activities of the state arts agencies; compare American arts policy with British and European models, and predict future issues.…

The period of time for which a college is reaccredited, a hotly debated issue at the annual meeting of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is discussed. Ten-year terms have been shortened, putting a burden on institutions least able to afford the lengthy and costly process. (MLW)

Highlights of a survey of community health nursing agencies and faculty suggest the need for better planning and collaboration between service and education in preparing students for this field. Survey data tables are included. (CT)

A survey was conducted to determine state vocational rehabilitation agencies' preferences of employment characteristics for entry-level job applicants against which undergraduate rehabilitation program content and emphasis could be compared. Results indicated a preference for social and rehabilitation service graduates and an emphasis on written…

Worldwide relationships among universities are discussed including: the problem of balancing and coordinating interests, the establishment of national agencies to respond to the needs and opportunities for international activities, and the need for diverse approaches and international leadership. (MLW)

This research supports the proposition that a greater number of public employees results in a higher perception of quality in public servlces and that fewer administrative units per capita also result in a higher perception of quality in public services. (Author/IRT)

The Office of Technology Assessment, developed to deal with the second-order consequences of the application of new scientific discoveries or innovative technology in the United States, is described. Included are lists of current assessment priorities, assessments in progress, and completed assessments. (BT)

An annotated listing of women's organizations and services describes how they are improving women's opportunities in education. Among those reported are: the Project on the Status and Education of Women (AAC); Women's College Coalition; Women's Equity Action League; the Women's Caucus (AAHE); and the Office of Women in Higher Education (ACE). (LBH)

The distribution of computers in German schools has reached a point where coordination of activities and support of teachers is indispensable. A method of solution in Bavaria is described. (Author)