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Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Montreal (Quebec). – 1979
These papers discuss various options for a computerized national bibliographic network and highlight the problems and potential of developing such a database. Following a brief explanation of the conference purpose and organization, 10 primary papers are presented: (1) "A Brief Overview of Computerized Library Networking in Canada," by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Download full textBoros, Janos, Ed. – 1998
This document contains 16 papers on practices in correctional education in Central and Eastern Europe, presented at a conference in Hungary in 1997. The papers center around these four topics: (1) Prison System and Humanization; (2) New Challenges in Prison Life and Prison Education; (3) Nothing Works? Something Works; and (4) Beyond 2000. The…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
National Commission for Manpower Policy, Washington, DC. – 1976
The three conference reports summarized were prepared by the sponsors of the Regional (eastern, central, and western) Conferences on Directions for a National Manpower Policy held in September and October 1976. Each of these summaries is a separate section consisting of a summary of the conference proceedings, a summary of the speeches and papers…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Delivery Systems, Employment Problems, Government Role
National Literacy Secretariat, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1993
These proceedings of a symposium on literacy include precis of six speakers' comments and a directory of the participants. "The Hidden Education Problem" (Paul Simon) addresses the need to provide all citizens with the opportunity to learn to read and write. "The Role of Government in Literacy" (Jean-Jacques Noreau) describes…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Demonstration Programs, Employer Attitudes
Gilli, Angelo C., Sr., Ed. – 1978
Proceedings of two workshops held to improve vocational education through advisory committees, along with an evaluation of each workshop, are presented. A format is included for a workshop for secondary vocational administrators and local advisory committee members and a workshop held for postsecondary vocational administrators and local advisory…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Advisory Committees, Check Lists
Miller, Kathleen S., Ed.; And Others – 1981
Selected papers from the 1980 World Congress of Rehabilitation International Meeting on the participation of disabled people are presented. The papers address the rights of the disabled, the organization and functions of consumer groups, the impact of consumer involvement on rehabilitation and related services, social implications of the consumer…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Activism, Advocacy
Chant, Deborah, Ed. – 1989
This conference involving business, labor, policymakers and dependent care service providers covered issues related to the conflict between family and work responsibilities. The conference addressed the conflict's scope, substance, and major issues. Also covered are: information-gathering efforts which concerned institutions' national and…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Community Information Services, Community Responsibility, Day Care
Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (St. Louis, Missouri, March 2-5, 1995).
PDF pending restorationHolton, Elwood F., III, Ed. – 1995
This document contains papers from 23 of 25 symposia held at the 1995 Academy of Human Resource Development (HRD) conference. Keynote speeches, symposium 6, and symposium 25 are not included. The 23 symposia are on the following topics: (1) HRD town forum; (2) core directions in HRD; (3) university instruction in HRD; (4) evaluation in HRD; (5)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Context Effect, Corporate Education, Educational Needs
Sheppard, Harold L., Ed. – 1991
These proceedings contain an introduction and 26 papers arranged in five sections: (1) People's Republic of China and Taiwan (Republic of China); (2) Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand; (3) Korea; (4) Japan and the Western Pacific; and (5) United States. Paper titles and authors are as follows: "Recent Social Security Policies and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Processes, Community Programs, Coping
Entrepreneurship Inst., Columbus, OH. – 1983
A conference dealing with new enterprise and economic development initiatives today, Project NEED IT was designed to familiarize decision makers at all levels of the public, private, and educational sectors with the best new enterprise development projects being carried out in the United States today. During the conference, a series of papers and…
Descriptors: Basic Business Education, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Responsibility
Smith, C. Selby, Ed.; Ferrier, Fran, Ed. – 1996
This document contains papers from a conference on the economic impact of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia and elsewhere. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (C. Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier); "Opening Address" (Peter LeP. Darvall); "Trends and Issues in Vocational Education and Training: A…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Competency Based Education, Delivery Systems, Economic Impact
