Provided is an overview of basic governmental and private agency rehabilitation programs for mentally retarded persons including vocational training programs, on the job training programs, work study programs, and recreational programs. (Author/GW)

Deals with the development of the racial bureaucracy'' (public civil rights agencies) during the past 30 years, 1941-71; focuses on the issues and changes relating to the era of prejudice'' (1941-57), the era of discrimination'' (1957-67), and the era of racism'' (since 1967). (RJ)

Community service organizations face a dilemma resulting from hard economic times, inflation, fewer traditional volunteers, and changes in volunteer motivation. There is a need to enlist the help of corporations and local colleges. The experiences of the Littleton, Colorado community are described. (MLW)

The currently used internal and external program evaluation processes for general practice residency and advanced education in general dentistry programs are discussed, noting accrediting and evaluation groups, criteria, and designs. A generalized evaluation plan is proposed. (MSE)

National, state and local standards in existence for institutions for mentally retarded, mental health patients, and youthful and adult offenders are considered. Standards used by state library agencies in institutional library planning, standardization of standards, and positive and negative aspects of current standards are discussed. A 47-item…

The role of the Ontario Council of University Affairs, an independent advisory board that serves as a buffer between the Province and the universities, is outlined, and recent reports and actions of the agency are discussed as they affect institutional autonomy and accountability. The universities' responses are also reported. (MSE)

The process of course accreditation revealed basic, unresolved ideological differences within the disciplines that affected course development. Certain curriculum development procedures are recommended to help avoid or resolve these conflicts and facilitate accreditation. (MSE)

Various forms of government control over institutional administration that either have been or are being developed in Australia are outlined, including state and national public agencies and legislation. Vigilance against encroachment is recommended, balanced with the university's social responsibility. (MSE)

A check list that reviews basic management systems is intended to help public agencies prepare for the trend toward tighter resources. (Author/MLF)

Presents information on a variety of audiovisual materials from government and nongovernment sources. Topics include aerodynamics and conditions of flight, airports, navigation, careers, history, medical factors, weather, films for classroom use, and others. (Author/SA)

If our private enterprise system is to continue and flourish, the resources of business must be used in partnership with education to improve the quality of life for the system's future consumers, managers, and all of the citizens who comprise our society. (Author)

Although most two-year colleges engage only in a search for funding, two other federal activities--laws, and rules and regulations--can have a profound effect on funds available, circumstances of distribution, and even on college operations. Examples and information sources are cited. (MSE)

Described is a program designed by the Arts Education Collaborative (AEC) in Tucson, Arizona. It combines the best of art programs by art educators, artists-in-schools programs, and resources from the arts community, culminating in a comprehensive school arts program, including art, theater, opera, dance, and museums. (KC)

The Associate Commissioner for Occupational Planning, Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education (US Office of Education), discusses the extent of cooperation throughout the country in relation to industry, education, labor, and government, and the role of the Office of Education in stimulating collaborative relationships to improve education for…

Although past accreditors have discouraged nontraditional program developments, some leaders in the accrediting community are now pressing for a change of emphasis to educational outcomes in the evaluation of quality by institutional evaluators. A proposed policy statement on the accreditation of nontraditional education is provided. (Author/MLW)