Leisure as an area of study long has been downgraded by the work ethic, but suddenly it is making a strong bid for legitimate attention. (Author)

The structure and operations of a school based on Kohlberg's concept of just community are described. This approach integrates social studies and English curricula with a program of moral discussions and a governance structure based on a participatory democracy. (Author/DE)

A career planning project was conducted by the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory to meet the career guidance needs of organizations and employees. The program emphasized self-assessment as a basic step in career planning and utilized a variety of resources. Workshops were conducted on personal assessment and on defining motivational job skills. (EC)

An experimental program to prepare students in education for alternate careers was created in response to the current job market. Students were placed in human service agencies and lived in joint residence halls. No differences were found between control and experimental groups in the measures of vocational development. (NG)

Discusses the question of what information prospective students need for choosing a college and describes various institution and agency strategies and programs for safeguarding the prospective student as consumer by providing information on which to base decisions. The author questions the value of data provided without guidance. (JT)

An analysis of the curriculum, operation, and evaluation of the Bowling Green State University Humanities Cluster College, an interdepartmental living-learning program now accorded formal institutional status. Compares the 1975 program with those of earlier experimental years when the students were less career-oriented and pragmatic. (JT)

Describes the Personal Development Program which has as its goal the preparation of the individual for living. Outlines the aims of the programme, the implementation procedure, and the roles of the coordinator and classroom teacher. (GS)

A peace studies curriculum program is described. (DE)

An appraisal of this Unesco project and description of its organization are outlined: purpose, background, results achieved, other study topics, program planning, methods and materials, evaluation, organization, application and selection for participation, and countries participating in the project. (ND)

Describes and evaluates environmental studies programs designed to emphasize positive action learning in environmental improvement through selected field experiences of an interdisciplinary nature. (Author/DB)

Explores the cooperative effort between Hagerstown Junior College (Maryland) and the Certain-Teed Corporation in implementing a "Management of Human Resources" course for supervisory personnel. Describes its mutual benefit and future programs within the corporation and others. (MB)

Describes an experimental child abuse training program developed for a wide range of community workers involved in the care of high risk families, and examines factors that interfere with the delivery of effective care. (CM)

Describes an experiment in teaching research methods to undergraduate students in political science. The experiment centered around a data lab that met weekly and provided students with information pertaining to data processing and statistics. Information on student evaluation of the experiment is included. (Author/DB)

This program, based on the Portage Project, serves 169 urban families with developmentally delayed children ages 0-6. In weekly visits, a specialist teaches parents to work with their children. Results indicate improvement in both children and parents. (SJL)

This report deals with the function of a department of second language instruction at the University of Rhode Island, which could serve as a model for departments at other institutions. (CFM)