When Broward County Schools (Florida) needed to revamp its electronics program to meet the needs of industry, its advisory committee actively participated in improving the program and forging effective school-business partnerships. (SK)

Suggests techniques to reform and strengthen teacher education. Areas included are structure, curriculum, and linkages with other disciplines and with society. (CH)

This article presents suggestions for enhancing the success of inservice programs, with particular attention to the need for adequate follow-through. Issues addressed include selection of topics, specification of goals, adequate planning and support, and thorough preparation of those responsible for program development. (PGD)

The first section of this article affirms the importance of understanding old age as a sociological phenomenon and elaborates briefly on the position of the elderly in society. The author discusses literature on "education in later life" and argues for a more rigorous clarification of the concept of education as it might apply to older adults. (CT)

Discusses the role of professional associations and the process of professionalization, professional associations for health educators, the Coalition of Health Education Organizations, and current issues with possible alternative solutions. Solutions proposed include merging existing associations, fostering greater understanding of the purposes of…

The author discusses how theory and practical action work together to maintain teachers' professional vitality. She examines the current concern with models and their influence on perception of reality. The author states that good paradigms bring more precision to professional practice, allow more accurate predictions, or provide for the…

In an attempt to correct for limitations in the Program Evaluation and Review Technique-Critical Path Method (PERT-CPM), the Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique (GERT) has been developed. This management tool allows for evaluation during the facilities' development process. Two figures and two references are provided. (DCS)

Selected ERIC abstracts dealing with aspects of organizational change are offered. These articles explore specific approaches, priorities to consider, and offer advice for beginning organizational change in teacher education programs. (DF)

The authors suggest that it will take a new dimension of teamwork under the Perkins Act to meet the challenges of the coming decade. Vocational education can be improved, they say, by close collaboration among the new state councils on vocational education, the state boards, the newly required technical committee, and a host of other groups. (CT)

This study evaluated the use of audiotapes as an alternate method for occupational therapy continuing education. Results suggest audiotapes could be used for this purpose. This is indicated by the higher performance of the audiotape group on an achievement test designed to measure knowledge of the content of the tape. (Author/CT)

Ways to bring college publications up to the standards of the best magazines are presented. The editors of the CASE top 10 alumni periodicals, along with several professional observers, share their views. (MLW)

Reviews alternatives for revitalizing the programs and management of community college student services. As program development models, considers Miami-Dade Community College's computer-based instructional management system; entrepreneurial fee-based services; and divestment of situational or special-interest services to student groups. In…

Describes results of a survey mailed to members of the Association of Administrators of Home Economics and the National Council of Administrators of Home Economics. Questions included unit planning for microcomputers in resident instruction, research, and Extension/public service programming. A potential computer clearinghouse needs assessment was…

Investigated how state officials most directly involved in hunter education programs perceive problems associated with these programs. Major concerns and constraints focused on: program instruction; course content; and program communication, funding, and evaluation. Includes recommendations (based on analyses of concerns/constraints) to…

Outlines five stops that can strengthen technical writing courses and programs within departments of English. (HOD)