A computer program entitled Program CONGRU is presented which analyzes the overall conjoint agreement among many observers for their classifications on categorical scales. A special feature assesses the significance of observers' congruence in assignments to each nominal category considered. (Author)

A new computer subroutine has been developed for calculating the tetrachoric correlation coefficient. Recent advances in computing inverse normal and bivariate normal distributions have been utilized. The procedure is useful for item analysis. (Author/JKS)

Presents a general discussion of the historical development, costs, and various uses and users of the large screen television. (MBR)

Variations of some common games such as Bingo are applied to dance and used to teach, review, and test dance skills, history, rhythm, style, and terminology. (JMF)

The students at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Washington, Michigan, have been using a type of scheduling that allows them a choice of classes and teachers. Describes the process which consists of a pre-scheduling work-up and a college-type scheduling. (RK)

Describes a program designed to meet the needs of students in the junior high school age-group. (IRT)

Describes a voluntary recycling program, built on the enthusiasm of interested campus community members, at Union College in New York. (EV)

Profiles the curricular theater programs of five high schools. Discusses enrollment, faculty, and curriculum standards. (PRA)

Focuses on fundraising for high school drama programs. Discusses the advantages of the "Obstacle-A-Thon" or other "thon" events over traditional fundraising efforts such as sales. (PRA)

Describes Grandview High School's beauty contest for men, an effective fundraising event for the drama department. (PRA)

Offers criteria to solicit funds from an individual, corporation, or foundation. Lists types of fundraising appeals. Outlines three fundraising campaigns (dance-a-thon, car wash, and alumni night) that were used to solicit individual donors in the community. (PRA)

Presents an overview of the Online Computer Library Center's (OCLC) Office of Research; describing its historical development within its institutional context, examining its present status, especially current projects; and predicting its future path. Provides a chronology of people, projects, and libraries involved in the OCLC Office of Research…

Describes collaborative efforts among the alumni relations departments of three Maine liberal arts colleges. Discusses how the cooperative effort began, unexpected benefits, the give and take of partnerships, and adding partners. A sidebar provides examples of four other cooperative efforts. (EV)

Over the past three decades, environmental issues have been on the global forefront and continue to affect people's daily lives. Although the need for environmental attention is at an all-time high, outdoor and environmental education (OEE) plays an insufficient role in school systems. As technology continues to contribute to advancements in every…