Distinguishes between two broad interpretations of the principle of equality of educational opportunity and shows how each version reflects a different educational philosophy. (Author/RK)

The American Association of Community Colleges with support from the National Science Foundation created the "MentorLinks" Advancing Technological Education program to help community colleges develop or strengthen technician training programs in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The program works with…

The Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs are called "campus-based" programs because each school is responsible for administering them on its own campus. This volume gives guidance on issues specific to the administration of the campus-based programs.…

The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), "as established in 1972 to award grants to postsecondary institutions and organizations for the purpose of improving postsecondary educational opportunities." This review focused on five basic research questions: (1) To what extent did the funded projects fit within FIPSE?s operating…

Includes statistics on the courses offered, who takes them, and the percentage attaining the bachelor's degree. (SP)

Major breakthroughs will be needed for talented women who will be seeking higher education and more satisfying life patterns. There are grounds for some optimism in the development of learning machines and accessory of educational equipment, in innovation in the colleges, in availability of occupational information, in the breakup of professional…

This discussion focuses briefly on the historical and legal events leading up to coeducation at the University of Virginia from its founding in 1819 up to 1970. (Author/CJ)

Many public and private institutions and agencies provide learning opportunities for older adults. However, there seems to be a lack of coordination, evaluation, and sharing. Programing could be enhanced if gerontologists, continuing educators, and older people would collaborate. (Author/SK)

Disenchanted with many aspects of the varsity athletic program, the author proposes that every student be allowed to learn as much about sports as those youngsters who "make" the varisty squads. (Editor)

Describes characteristics of robots, provides a glossary of related terms, and discusses available careers in the field of robotics. Includes a list of postsecondary institutions with robotics programs. (JOW)