The concept and history of interinstitutional cooperation are discussed. Case histories of some successful programs in the U.S. are described, and include their scope of operation, the character of the cooperative arrangements, administrative procedures, provisions for evaluation, favorable and unfavorable factors, and related considerations.…

This paper describes the philosophy and operation of John Wood Community College (JWCC), located in Illinois, which uses neighboring private and proprietary colleges in Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa to provide instructional and support services for its students. Currently, six schools have contractual relationships with JWCC, with the result that…

Existing data indicate that there is a serious gap between the statewide needs and demands of Michigan citizens for off-campus instructional services and the present pattern of services being provided by Michigan colleges and universities. It is also apparent that there is a need for more complete information on existing programs and about the…

The author suggests that a "new will" is needed in restructuring the school system in England to meet the needs of the twenty-first century, especially for the 16 to 19 year old. She believes the job market will be sparse for teenagers, except for those who are highly skilled. (KC)

A history, task analysis, and manpower needs for specialists in laboratory animal medicine are discussed. Institutions offering training in this veterinary medicine speciality are listed, and a cooperative program between the veterinary school at Washington State University and the medical school at the University of Washington is described. (JMD)

Describes a college-initiated program which provides part-time jobs for physical education majors. The participating students gain practical experience as they pursue their academic work. (JD)

Presented is first of a two-part study that reports on the ways that some colleges are forming consortia of producers of telecourses. The nature of the consortia, their products, production concerns, and some leaders in the field, such as Miami-Dade Community College and Dallas County Community College District, are discussed. (JMD)

Describes a program at the University of Rhode Island that maintains that teaching career development skills to students is more effective when placement and residence personnel work together. (Author)

Five of the medical schools in the University of London collaborated in administering one multiple choice question paper in obstetrics and gynecology, and results showed differences in performance between the five schools on questions and alternatives within questions. The rank order of the schools may result from differences in teaching methods.…

The provision of information through videotex in West Germany is described. Information programs and services of the Gesellschaft fur Information und Dokumentation (GID) and its cooperative partners are reviewed to illustrate program contents, a marketing strategy, and the application of gateway technology with mainframe and personal computers.…

Describes the implementation year of the Renewal Institute for Practicing Educators (RI) of Southern Illinois University, an in-service education program that follows up on participants to determine whether teachers are implementing the ideas and suggestions offered during the original program. The RI program provides in-service education…

Six public institutions of higher education in South Dakota have planned, worked closely together, and are now completing the implementation of a statewide student information system to serve the needs of six campuses and the Board of Regents. Issues related to planning and implementing software are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Discusses role of Library of Congress (LC) in cooperative preservation microfilming activities in United States, noting relationship of LC to library community, sharing of technical expertise and procedural experience, the actual filming, and adequate bibliographic control for preservation microforms. Aspects of three-year Optical Disk Pilot…

This essay suggests several criteria by which academic libraries' standards and processes might be judged: appraisal of interinstitutional cooperation, acceptance of new technologies, preservation of materials, role of library in total educational process, involvement of librarians in general unversity governance, and role of faculty users in…

Examines why joint ventures are formed and discusses a number of factors related to the success of such interaction. Focus is on four factors: goal compatibility, boundary-spanning structures and processes, locus of need satisfaction, and organizational incentives. (CT)