Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of rural education and calls for the establishment of a rural education network that would disseminate information about exemplary programs dealing with problems unique to rural schools. (FL)

The subjects that young adults study, their motives for learning, and the deterrents to their participation have direct implications for planning and marketing programs. (Author)

An empirical procedure to determine areas of required development for personnel in three management hierarchies (line, professional, and sales) involves a job analysis of nine key positions in these hierarchies, determination of learning needs for each job function, and development of program curricula for each need. (SK)

Four-stage model is presented as a way of achieving diversity in the means and ends of education primarily through more educational planning at the local level. (HD)

Article pointed out the need for arts programs in atypical situations, some of the profound basic needs of exceptional people and how the arts can be a major means of meeting these needs. (Author/RK)

Described a program designed to provide educational opportunities for elderly persons and considered how community colleges were able to reach young adult, pre-retirement and retirement populations. (Author/RK)

Academically underprepared students are identified, and a variety of programs for helping them are described and evaluated. (Editor)

Discusses the progress being made in introducing programed instruction and various instructional media to the Arab world. (LS)

The case for university extension activity in the engineering field is made. The need for such services is described. Benefits to the university and to the practicing engineer are also described. (TS)

Presents excerpts from an invited address given at the 1980 American Society for Engineering Education College-Industry Education Conference. Expresses viewpoints concerning priorities for the 1980s in engineering education. (CS)

Outlines similarities and differences in the nature, structure, operation, perspectives, and problems of six graduate programs in applied sociology: Wright State University, Kent State University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Maryland/Baltimore County, Drake University, and Washington State University. (DB)

Describes reasons for doing a needs assessment, proper procedure for completing a needs assessment, and what should be done after a needs assessment is completed. (RK)

Answers to the questions of (1) whether more middle management programs in distributive education should be developed, (2) what specialized programs in distributive education should be developed and implemented in Nebraska's postsecondary schools, and (3) in what order they should be developed and implemented are suggested in the study. (Author)

A study assessed the perceptions of 65 (of 72 surveyed) urban agribusiness managers/supervisors regarding the need for education or training for employees they supervise. Results showed that those who plan and conduct adult agriculture programs should work cooperatively with agribusinesses to develop programs that meet the needs of each…