This message from President Gerald R. Ford to the 94th Congress briefly explains the major points of his proposal and discusses the areas that would receive special consideration in the 1977 budget: energy, defense, basic research, agriculture, space, and health. (MLH)

This document contains staffing and salary information for statewide coordinating or governing agencies by state. Data is broken down by: (1) type of board, coordinating or governing; (2) FTE of staff, professional and staff; (3) annual salaries of executive officer and selected professional staff, listing position and salary; and (4) annual…

Canada is a nation replete with telecommunication technology. To control the growing potentials and risks inherent in the increased use of television, radio, and communication satellite technology, in 1969 the Canadian government created the Department of Communications. Its duties include planning, promotion, coordination, and regulation. In…

There are serious problems and abuses in American education, and they are becoming more and more visible. Problems exist at all levels in accreditation, licensing, and identifying eligibility for federal funds. No set standards have been established and there is little communication between states concerning these topics. This Council recommends…

Developed and circulated at the request of the Rural Sociological Society's Research Committee on Educational and Occupational Behavior, this 1969 list of researchers, agencies, and libraries serves as a directory for those interested in research reports pertaining to occupational and educational mobility and status projections of youth. The 397…

This study outlines the types of library service required to furnish quality reference services to state agencies. The services provided by the Oregon State Library were evaluated according to the standards established by the American Library Association. Evaluation of the collection for scope and coverage in subject areas of automation,…

As initially conceived, this survey, one of five reports focusing on present activities and structure of the Indiana State Library was to deal with the relationships and possible overlap between the functions of the State Library and the Historical Bureau. However, it was immediately apparent that the basic problem was less one of overlapping…

In recognition of the national problem posed by a spiraling crime rate and the need to reduce the rate of recidivism, the program's primary purpose was to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of providing intensive vocational rehabilitation services to federal offenders at specified states in the correctional process. Out of a random selection…

State and national consultants for the migrant education programs under Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, are available as resource personnel to assist State or local agencies in the development of educational plans and programs, both short and long range, for children of migratory agricultural workers. Information is given on how…

This booklet reports a workshop conference sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Council for Quality Educational Standards in Teaching (QuEST) to involve delegates from locals in clarifying and solving professional problems. Summary of the workshop on "The Diffuclut Child" includes description of the effects of disruptive children…

Representatives of business, industry, agriculture, government, and education participated in the symposium, sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Education with the purpose of studying how leaders in these areas might join in a coordinated effort to make it possible for every citizen of the state to develop a vocation. Papers were…

This paper traces the origin and development of the British Columbia provincial adult education organization during 1953-62. A series of biannual conferences for those interested in adult education began in late 1954. A more formal structure, the British Columbia Adult Education Council, was created in 1957 and continued until 1962, when it was…

Due to the demand for social work manpower, an urgent need exists to restructure the available qualified personnel. The monograph deals with the development of social work delivery systems by using teams. The introduction deals with: (1) an awareness to either reduce services or employ unqualified personnel, (2) finding unique jobs for social…

Designed as a research tool for all members of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), this annual directory gives (1) the names (alphabetically arranged) of all ASTD members as well as correct titles and business addresses; (2) representatives in specific companies and organizations; (3) names of chapters and regions in the…

This investigation studied the feasibility of establishing a network of centers to demonstrate model programs in the health technologies. It was necessary to: 1)identify colleges with multiple health-related programs; 2) identify campus health-related programs which have recognizable strengths; 3)further define "recognizable strengths" through…