Consumerism as a student-oriented approach to postsecondary education is one that rests on two fundamental premises: (1) it is important that students receive fair treatment in their roles as educational consumers; and (2) some current practices in postsecondary education are not adequately responsive to student needs. Consumerism implies a…

The generation now beginning their postsecondary education includes a significant portion of students who lack abilities assumed for college students in the past. The Pattern for many of these students has been one of a revolving door: they enter college and leave within a year, without fulfilling their educational goals. For such students, access…

This report is a synopsis of past studies of postsecondary education in Montana. Its purpose is to provide a brief sketch of each past study and to fulfill House Bill No. 578's (1973) mandate to the commission to assess the evidence and resulting recommendations made in prior studies relating to postsecondary education in Montana. The report…

Because the underlying assumptions of cost-benefit analysis of rehabilitation programs are untested and the model is extremely sensitive to these assumptions, cost-benefit analysis should not be used to set priorities for federal or state funding of research and development projects. (CTM)

The article reviews the role of Head Start in providing educational services to young handicapped children and discusses the problem of the lack of adequately trained teachers to provide such services, suggesting the Child Development Associate Credentialing and Training Program as a means to alleviate this problem. (JDD)

This guide provides information on the following topics: services available to help businesses recruit, train, and hire qualified workers; publicly funded programs that provide these services; and where businesses can get more information and help to take advantage of these services. The guide describes many training and employment programs funded…

The operation of the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training was examined to determine the following: (1) the use of apprenticeship to train workers; (2) federal and state resources dedicated to administering apprenticeship; and (3) the representation of minorities and women in apprenticeship. Information was obtained from the U.S. Department…

This document contains an executive summary and the report of the workshop. An overview highlights major events and outcomes of the workshop. Major addresses and the staff development sessions that occurred at a workshop for key staff of geriatric education centers (GECs) are discussed. Summaries of presentations include the following:…

The resource guide is intended to identify aids and information sources regarding postsecondary education of disabled students. The first section summarizes nine federal programs that provide auxiliary aids (such as taped texts, interpreters, or other services) for disabled students. Information on each program includes project name, legislative…

This is a report of a field hearing held in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 2, 1981, to provide the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, with information regarding Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) reauthorization. The report includes testimony and prepared…

The National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs was established in 1974 according to one of the provisions of the Women's Educational Equity Act, Public Law 93-380. The Council is charged with overseeing the administration of the program created by the act, making recommendations regarding funding of projects under the act,…

An important indicator of the success of a funding agency is the achievement and impact of the projects it supports. This paper, one of three related documents, examines the effectiveness of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, a fund to improve educational opportunities. A telephone survey was conducted in 1979 of all of the…

This guidebook is written for those who question the process of earning credit for experience and what knowledge and skills might lead to a credit award, and should assist educators who are approached for accreditation of knowledge and skills learned on a Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)-funded job. There are five sections: the…

This catalog is a compilation of up-to-date information about federal programs currently available to support community education and related activities. The information includes program titles, office locations, purposes of the grants, and suggested applications of the programs to community education. Programs covered include both formula grants…

The Educational Amendments Act of 1972 authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to improve postsecondary educational opportunities by providing assistance to educational institutions and agencies for a broad range of reforms and innovations. To implement this authority, the Secretary has established the Fund for the Improvement…