This article discusses the future of federally funded teacher centers and alternatives available to those responsible for shaping future policies. (JD)

A team approach utilized by Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and the Kinney Shoe Corporation is described. The project (1) developed new and innovative services for postsecondary DECA members, (2) increased membership in the Junior Collegiate Division of DECA, and (3) involved local businesspersons in Junior Collegiate DECA…

Survey results indicate the preferences of recreationists for program and facilities planning. Indoor campus recreation users have strong reasons for participation, prefer to decrease programs rather than increase fees or decrease operating hours, and value the recreational facilities and the opportunities they provide. (CJ)

The Navy's recreation program has improved its financial posture by generating a certain percentage of income from fees and charges within the recreation program. Other nonmilitary recreation programs could benefit from similar marketing techniques. (JN)

Describes the planning and development of a Career Day for all eighth graders in rural Penncrest School District. (SJL)

Project AIM (Arts in Motion) seeks to vitalize learning through the infusion of dance, drama, music, and the visual arts into all areas of the curriculum. Art specialists, classroom teachers, administrators, and parents worked together to develop a program to promote the arts. (CJ)

The identify and image of marketing and distributive education (DE) must be reestablished in a concrete manner. Project, price, and place aspects of the programs must be communicated to all relevant publics through promotional activities. To accomplish this goal, marketing and DE teacher-coordinators need only apply the concepts they teach. (CT)

Identifies problems and decisions made surrounding the implementation of a basic writing program. (HOD)

Presents a theoretical model of internal-external communications and an example of an implementation procedure based on that model. (Author/IRT)

The special needs and problems associated with encouraging mathematically able girls to pursue advanced training and education are detailed. Several specific suggestions on ways to help female students in these areas are given. (MP)

Poses questions--and some answers--essential to the development and expansion of technical communication offerings beyond the basic course in technical writing. (RL)

This article discusses the nature and value of accreditation, organization of accreditation agencies, costs, and general accreditation procedures. (JMF)

Forces responsible for the emergence of the community college are discussed indicating the uniqueness of its role and mission in higher education. A rationale for counseling in this setting is provided. The implication is made that counseling and student development programs should be complementary to the educational process. (Author)

Identifies eight competencies needed to implement a school public relations program and reviews some of the basic ideas associated with each competency. (Author)

Describes how three institutions and agencies constructed an in-service teacher education program based on an assessment of the needs of teachers and administrators in the region. (IRT)