A new program gathering momentum in higher education. (HS)

The article describes the gifted education programs offered at Kent State University (OH), which include five degree programs from the bachelor through the doctoral levels. (PHR)

Discusses the chemical engineering department at Rutgers University, emphasizing the traditional graduate program and a bio-chemical engineering program. (MLH)

Gives brief overviews of such programs as New Brunswick's Criterion-Referenced Testing Program, Alberta's Education North project to develop educational programs better attuned to the needs of students in isolated communities, and a study of how and why parents choose between public and independent schools. (IRT)

Spurred by declining enrollments, various programs are now available or being developed for the older student. Discusses the Institute for Retired Professionals, the Institute of Study for Older Adults, and a program at Fairhaven College for older adults. (Author/PG)

Prior to graduation, students must spend 30 weeks in an environmental health internship. This program gives the students field experience in applying principles and techniques learned in the classroom to real-life situations. Students are evaluated through monthly work summaries, visits by a university coordinator, and special project reports. (MA)

This report covers the third quarter of Phase IV of the University-Urban Interface Program developed at the University of Pittsburgh in 1969. Since the project is close to completion, the report briefly reviews the status of the various reports in each of five areas. These areas include minority and community services, campus development,…

Describes the organization of education, particulary higher education, and medical and scientific research in North Vietnam. Description is based on experiences during a lecture tour as well as available literature. (AL)

Describes the increase in polymer science programs in United State universities, especially outside chemistry departments. (MLH)

Discusses an educational program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that attempts to relate science and engineering to art. It is intended that this interdisciplinary program will lead to a revitalization of art and play a significant role in the humanization of technology. (JR)

The objective of the National Service Scheme in India is to arouse social consciousness among university and college students and to provide opportunities to be of service to the country while undergoing college education. (Author/PG)

The need for management skills in engineering professions is discussed. An engineering program designed to prepare students for technical management is described and compared to a typical program granting a Master's of Business Administration. Institutions with programs are listed. (MLH)

All asPects of professional engineering in India are discussed, including the structure of basic, technical and professional education, the pattern of engineering curriculum, the role of professional societies, the role of industries, and recommendations and conclusions. Comparisons are made between these aspects and those now existing in the…