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Sheffield, Cynthia L.; Farrington, William S. – 1981
The University of Florida Agricultural and Extension Education Department and the Sarasota County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated to conduct a pilot project utilizing a telecassette system to disseminate energy information. A statewide survey was administered to Florida county extension directors to identify the most frequently asked…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Conservation Education, County Programs, Energy Conservation
Download full textCox, J. Lamarr; Lane, Carolee – 1981
A Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) program for nontraditional adult learners was developed, implemented, and evaluated for the purpose of making recommendations as to the need for and nature of further related research. Proposed program settings were two classes of adult basic education students and one of prison inmates. A case study…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Mertens, Donna; And Others – 1980
A study examined the vocational and adult education system in isolated rural areas. The study included a review of literature, legislation, and exemplary programs, and conducted interviews with community leaders in twenty isolated, rural counties. Unstructured telephone interviews with representatives of the business, civic, and education sectors,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
Langen, Herbert J.; Thomas, Violet S. – 1979
This report contains a description of the economic outlook of Arizona and the nation as a whole, information on nationwide skill centers and their efforts to meet industry's needs, and recommendations for a program that would be effective in answering future labor needs. Section 1 includes the economic outlook for Arizona and the nation; a report…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Definitions, Demonstration Programs, Economic Climate
Gorth, William P.; And Others – 1978
The 1977-78 Massachusetts statewide assessment of Career and Occupational Development (COD) included the development of test instruments, administration of the tests to a sample of thirteen- and seventeen-year-olds throughout the state, analysis and interpretation of the data, and dissemination of the results. The COD test was objective-referenced…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Awareness, Career Development, Career Education
Anderson, Robert; Rozansky, Rosa D. – 1977
This final report summarizes the findings of the National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors concerning CETA funded programs. It also examines three case studies in Chicago; Erie, Pennsylvania; and the Virginia Peninsula. The report discusses the need for cooperation between CETA and the vocational education system. Characteristics of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Class Activities, Cooperative Programs
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 1978
Drawing from a study on mental health delivery systems, this report focuses on issues related to credentialing the mental health continuing education activities of individual workers and the programs themselves. The first of seven sections reviews the current status of sanctioning and credentialing in mental health continuing education by various…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education, Certification, Continuing Education Units
Radner, Roy; Kuh, Charlotte V. – 1978
If no radical changes occur over the next 10 years in the aggregate relationships among college-age cohort sizes, enrollment figures and ratios of doctoral faculty-to-students, the mid-l980's and mid-l900's will see precipitous, but probably temporary declines in the demand for new Ph.D. faculty. Without the implementation of policies designed to…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Cohort Analysis, College Faculty, Doctoral Degrees
Randolph, Harland – 1978
A national survey of black leaders was conducted by federal vocational education administrators to help assure that programs meet the legislative mandate and are socially responsive to black students' needs. The first of three major survey questions--"Is it desirable for black students to enter and complete vocational education programs?"--was…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Black Leadership, Black Students, Educational Administration
Lowry, Terence Oarn – 1978
The guide explains how to design a beginning guitar class for students in public schools. Part one discusses problems related to teaching guitar in a classroom setting. Teachers must have a clearly defined philosophy of the importance of music. Goals and objectives should emphasize the development of enlightened musical consumers as well as skills…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Bibliographies, Class Activities, Course Content
Lawrence, Janet H.; Lehman, Esther – 1979
An exploratory study was designed to assess (1) whether a class created around older adults' personal recollections would motivate the class's involvement in adult education activities, (2) the oral history preparation process's impact on younger interviewers and older respondents, and (3) the instructional approach's strengths and weaknesses. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attitude Change, Behavior Change
Lewis, L. L.; And Others – 1978
A student and school staff needs assessment was conducted to determine the career education needs of South Carolina students in the elementary, middle/junior high schools, and senior high schools. The special needs of handicapped and other educationally disadvantaged students were also considered. The needs assessment procedure was structured on…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Awareness, Career Education, Decision Making Skills
National Association of College and University Business Officers, Washington, DC. – 1980
The anticipated growth of nontraditional education programs in higher education and the recognized need to carefully evaluate the potential economic impact of such programs inspired this study to: (1) evaluate the economics of five varied nontraditional institutions; (2) assist each of the traditional and nontraditional institutions participating…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Case Studies, College Applicants, College Planning
Fallon, Marcia J. – 1979
In an effort to provide information for the development and implementation of continuing education programs for community college librarians, a survey was conducted in February 1979 to determine: (1) the educational backgrounds of community college librarians in the southeastern United States, (2) their work experiences, (3) their continuing…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Courses
Burhorn, John F. – 1980
Decision-making responsibility in small private liberal arts colleges as perceived by faculty, presidents, and trustees is examined in light of the growing pressures of the 1980's on the institutions. Problem areas identified through a literature survey were the acquisition and allocation of financial resources, student recruitment and retention,…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Faculty
