Guidelines and criteria are presented for use by New Jersey colleges in preparing proposals for the modification, expansion, or creation of engineering and technology education programs. The document first outlines the minimum components of the formal proposal, which include: (1) title page; (2) letter of transmittal; (3) abstract; (4) table of…

This paper explores why comprehensive high schools should consider implementing tech prep and what they need to know about tech prep programs. It first presents 14 principles of high school-community college articulation (the basis for tech prep). Following these principles, the paper explores the history of tech prep, definitions by Congress, and…

Inservice technical upgrading of postsecondary vocational-technical instructors is a major problem for vocational-technical education. Staff development programs for these personnel are needed, but are often difficult to locate or to create. This paper is designed to provide persons involved in staff development or preparing a staff development…