This handbook describes international programs for undergraduates, provides a short section on selected consortia, and suggests ideas for widening international education. The programs selected for this volume met certain criteria. In addition to being effective, the programs do not place a large strain on institutional budgets and can be easily…

This book contains a descriptive listing of 219 exemplary programs and practices existing nationally that involve the sharing concept between postsecondary occupational education and industry. Its purpose is to identify models and guidelines for sharing facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel for mutual educational and financial benefit.…

This international directory of existing information systems and services on ongoing research includes descriptions of planned systems and services, those under development, and those which are fully operational, as well as several institutional initiatives which represent innovative approaches to the field. Data collection for the inventory was…

This is a compendium of information on bilingual education from the state education agencies of the fifty states and seven territories of the United States. Entries are listed alphabetically by state; the seven territories are listed alphabetically following the states. Each entry includes the name of the state or territory; the name, address, and…

The 1979-80 edition of the "Federal Affairs Handbook" provides information and reference materials for anyone in higher education whose work involves relations with the U.S. Government. The new handbook contains an extensive list of key congressional committees and subcommittees, their members and staffs; a directory of the principal…

This directory, the first of four volumes devoted to the tabulation and description of ethnic studies programs offered within the United States, lists the multicultural programs by ethnic group and by state within the ethnic group listing. The information is based on a survey of 3,038 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. and outlying areas.…

This compilation deals with current programs in environmental education in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Territory of Guam. Arranged state-by-state, this volume details such information as: state plans for environmental education, environmental education legislation, teacher certification, state coordinators for environmental…

The document contains two major sections: a 210-page catalog of viable approaches to adult career planning and development, preceded by a 25-page manual designed to facilitate use of the catalog and also to assist in planning or improving adult career guidance programs. The manual provides guidelines to five major activities (determine local…

In response to a need for communication among people who want to improve the teaching of psychology, this compendium describes almost 600 innovative undergraduate teaching methods, courses, and programs in psychology. It is intended to be functionally descriptive, not evaluative. Two salient trends identified during the compilation are (1) the…

The handbook provides college students and graduates with summary information about military service opportunities. All officer and enlisted personnel programs are described, along with entrance qualifications and active duty obligations. Officer programs fall into four categories: (1) training programs for undergraduates, which include military…

This directory provides information on specific colleges and universities with a black heritage, including the academic and monetary requirements, financial aid, student activities, military programs, academic programs, a brief faculty profile, and campus characteristics. Institutions are listed in alphabetical order with cross reference tables…

Serving as an introduction to Federal assistance and as a locator of specific rural development programs, this directory is divided into the 5 following general categories: (1) Jobs, Business, Industry; (2) Community Facilities; (3) Community Functions and Services; (4) Housing; (5) Planning and Coordination. Each of these categories is divided…

Presented in the guide to resources for preschool handicapped children are information on selected Federal agencies, associations, and directories; program descriptions of regional, State, and local resources; and a list of agencies, organizations, and special projects in the 50 States and U.S. territories. Usually given are address; telephone…

A group of 17, integrated children's television series developed under the Emergency School Aid Act are available to commercial and noncommercial broadcast users. All ESAA-TV programs are available for school uses without usage right fees. Several are aimed at teaching children about various specific North American ethnic groups. There are series…

The directory lists and describes 48 resources organized by: projects using microcomputers to instruct young exceptional children, other early childhood special education microcomputer projects, technical assistance projects, software evaluation projects, publications and projects on adapted toys and educational devices, online electronic…