Deals with the theoretical problem of defining the aims of the Black Universities, and presents two critical characteristics: freedom from extraneous influence, and committed responsiveness to the educational needs of Black people. (KG)

Paper read at the American Educational Research Association Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 2-6, 1970. Describes an approach to planned organizational change in school systems built on the effective features of both the open-systems approach to understanding organizations, and the T-Group-Consultant school of small group methods. (JM)

Article deals with the problems of automated education. (ML)

Discusses the rationale for minicourses and microteaching and the value of their use in methods courses to help prospective teachers acquire competence in basic teaching skills. (RB)

How a new concept in education-career development, or career exploration-may provide a basis for redirecting school experiences to make them meaningful, relevant, and human. (Author)

The personal and social effects of generalized and increasing corporate involvement in public education are examined. Particular attention is devoted to one example of this involvement, performance contracting. (JB)

Explores the basic characteristics of the slum school as a social institution, and examines the relevance of sociological categories for institution building in education. (JF)

Describes an institute which trained college professors to use a systematic approach in developing curriculum units and instructional materials. (RT)