This report on India is one of a series of country case studies for a research project designed to identify training and education policies pursued by governments and manufacturing firms that have contributed to innovation, technological adaptation and skill development, and other structural changes in economy and work organization. Part 1…

This study examines the conceptual and theoretical issues arising from the planned redesign of ERIC (the Educational Resources Information Center) and its potential new roles in the dissemination system. A three-level definition of the ERIC system is provided; the goal of making ERIC a comprehensive dissemination program is refined to one of…

The first of the three papers which set the theme for this monograph on telecommunications is an examination of the implications of telecommunications developments for the learning society by Michael B. Spring. Marlowe Froke then looks at telecommunications development in institutions of higher education and discusses institutional change that…

This paper explores new technologies, including computers and videodiscs, considering what they offer to education, how they can help contain educational costs, and how schools can begin to plan a smooth transition from today's primitive classroom environment to the electronically-equipped classroom of tomorrow. The introduction discusses general…

Building an attractive patent and technology portfolio for potential licensees requires involvement and diligence by the technology transfer office and the inventors. Steps outlined in this article, such as proper treatment of IP to assure rights are not lost, preventing premature disclosures, assuring proper ownership and inventorship of…

This is a discussion of some of the problems that the Advisory Organization for Gulf Industries (AOGI) will face when it undertakes (1) to organize both an information center (node) that will serve the information needs of the Gulf States of Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman; and (2) to compile an…

Suggestions for strengthening information sharing and expertise are needed, especially in view of the establishment of new organizational capacities for economic and technical cooperation by developing countries in the southern hemisphere. In the immediate future, the bargaining capacity of countries will be weakened by the lack of initiative by…

This report reviews certain problems of international transfer of technology in the field of administration of higher education within the context of current theory about change processes and examines one university's programs in this area. The focus of attention in this report is the Cooperative Graduate Education Program initiated in 1974…

One of the most difficult and elusive subjects in the area of faculty consulting is the treatment of inventions as well as other information that is of some value but not patentable. The best, most equitable, and most ethical treatment of inventions and information in outside consulting contracts is dependent on carefully prepared and explained…

Industry's view of the role of academic research services, industry's return on the investment, and forms of purchase of research services are discussed and some related ethical and economic issues are presented. Four catagories of academic research services are identified: (1) available, independent, focused expertise; (2) peer review; (3)…

Examined in this paper are some of the factors which presently interact with, and which will continue to interact with, the transfer of technological information, with particular emphasis on those factors which play on the role of the university faculty member. Among these factors are the composition and goals of the student population the faculty…

Defines the technology assessment (TA) movement as an attempt to link research and policy-making communities in federal government. Decision oriented, TA is used to: (1) identify problems, issues, and applicable technologies, (2) establish relevant effects and impacts, and (3) develop and evaluate policy and decision alternatives. Procedures and…

Discusses the "two cultures debate," initiated in 1959, which emphasized the moral obligation of rich countries to help poor ones, and the need to reform education in order to provide people with a common culture that included scientific literacy. Article examines reactions to the theory in 1959, directions the debate took, and status of the…

Renewed interest in improving linkages between knowledge resources of universities and information needs of state government has produced innovative efforts at developing mechanisms for interaction. A review of these efforts helps clarify prevailing theoretical and practical difficulties. Guidelines are suggested. (Author/LBH)

Briefly describes the creation and evolution of Unesco's General Information Programme; the integration of the information, library, and archives components; the changes in emphasis to respond to evolving needs; and current challenges and adjustments to budgetary limitations. (Author/CLB)