In contrast to formal credit courses for adults which must conform to standards laid down, the more usual adult education program must be adapted to a variety of needs, motivations, and habits among potential clients. Surveys of the situation are a useful device; the Extension Service has been active in this type of study. Almost all studies agree…

Using a comparative case study method, community services programs at four community colleges in a multi-campus district in California were examined. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationships between three sets of organizational variables--organizational arrangements, program support, and planning procedures--and program…

This document describes a flexible, four-component model for designing and implementing comprehensive staff development programs in North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes. The model assumes that the staff development program of an institution incorporates the personal development plans of individual faculty and other…

This report examines the efforts of a secondary school to develop comparable alternatives to those implemented at the elementary level in one Chicago school. Specifically, it examines the decision-making process of the staff to develop a 9-12 open school within the high school. The report traces the history of innovation in the high school and…

The study of regional action in nursing education in the South covers three crucial years in the history of the field, during the establishment of the Southern Regional Education Board's Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing. After an introduction to the council the report describes the arrangements made and developed for its program and…

To establish a base for the development of new educational programs for older adults, a survey was conducted of personnel in 150 community colleges across the country to elicit information and perceptions concerning the following issues: (1) the content and scope of current educational programs for elders; (2) the nature of the developmental…

In order to determine the most effective ways for community college administrators responsible for community services to establish and continue meaningful linkages between the college and the community, a questionnaire was designed and mailed to the 29 public community colleges in Michigan. Predetermined criteria were applied to the responses of…

The purpose of this study was to examine the role, practices, and status of Parent Advisory Committees (PAC) as required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and the extent of PAC involvement in the educational decision making process in selected school districts in Texas. The sample consisted of 637 Title I PAC…

The sixth annual report of the Alabama Council on Vocational Education presents 21 objectives for performance analysis of the State's 1975 vocational education program. Also presented are the group's evaluation findings (examining effort, performance, adequacy, and efficiency) and a summary of findings from other Council Studies. The Council…

The proceedings of the tenth joint meeting of the State and National Advisory Councils on Vocational Education, held in May, 1974, is presented. The agenda and highlights of the meeting are provided. The major part of the document consists of the texts of speeches presented during the meeting. Kenneth Hoyt discussed the relationship between career…

This faculty handbook contains Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the college and the faculty; principles and objectives of the college (purpose, student development objectives, the college and the church, objectives of general education, and academic freedom); description of functions and responsibilities for administrative departments and…

The document is a handbook for a vocational automotive service education program which was formulated as a result of a four-day series of intensive workshops called the National Automotive Service Vocational Education Conference. The handbook discusses the major components of an automotive service vocational education program and aspects of their…

Greater articulation efforts can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the educational system. Horizontal articulation is communication among teachers, departments, and schools of similar levels. Within secondary-level schools the greatest horizontal articulation problem area is curriculum development. Use of program specialists,…

The 1972 faculty and staff handbook of Western Kentucky University contains information regarding the history of the institution, and its accreditations and professional memberships. The document details the university organization and administration; the academic organization; instructional policies and services, as well as academic services and…

This publication describes the activities, events, and projects concerning foster child care in the United States reported in a survey. Included are sections on: Awards and Commendations; Action Committee Directory; Committee Reports; Action Week Programs; Citizen Advocacy Projects; Indian Foster Care; Foster Parent Education; Legislative…