One important implication of the study is that educational policy goals must more closely reflect the student's perceptions of what they want if such ambitious programs are to succeed. (Author)

Evaluation continues to be a common concern at the secondary school level. Administrators and teachers are interested in the skill and ability levels of their students. Takes a careful look at the evaluation process. (Editor/RK)

A typing program is described for the non-secretarial community college student whose personal objectives for acquiring typing skills is broader than the traditional vocational orientation. (TA)

Comments on the need for more effective teaching in vocational agriculture programs by vocationalizing agriculture, or re-emphasizing "learning by doing" and offers one specific suggestion of organizing the work of teachers of agriculture in multi-teacher programs so each teacher serves a community (geographic area) within the school district. (HD)

Describes the development of a Portuguese program at West Virginia University. (RM)

Describes a study investigating the influence of adult student participation in program planning. Conclusions were that (1) adult student participation appears to affect positively student achievement, (2) no evidence was found to support the prediction that participation in classroom planning positively influences retention of information, and…

Discusses the differences between the federal government's Revised Handbook II and the original Handbook II, and discusses the development and operation of a program accounting system for schools that is compatible with Revised Handbook II. (JG)

Suggests that what is needed is a more balanced federalism which will increase local community development under special revenue sharing with a new generation of comprehensive and more responsive categorical programs. (Author/AM)

Two vocational agriculture teachers discuss long term planning, student eligibility, final planning, and overall value of 4-day summer trips to points of agricultural interest throughout the State of Oklahoma. (JT)

Concerns are expressed about the state of professional continuing education in colleges and universities, particularly with regard to new State licensure laws, the exclusion of extension professionals from the action in many programs, lack of planning for the disadvantaged, and program control by outside professionals. (JT)

Presents guidelines for dealing with staff and the community, for setting up a "kick-off" learning center program, and for selecting a reading program. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing remote access to campus computer networks and the Internet, focusing on improved service, cost-sharing, partnerships with vendors, supported protocols, bandwidth, scope of access, implementation, support, network security, and pricing. Includes a checklist for a request for proposals on…

Analyzes the development of engineering programs in Portugal based on the experience acquired at the Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST), the largest Portuguese engineering school. Describes the methodologies developed to monitor admissions and presents the analysis in terms of absolute and relative criteria based on course demand. (DDR)