Written to give guidance to persons planning shorthand courses, who are not themselves specialists in the subject, the article describes five systems, the claims made for each and its disadvantages (Pitman Classic, Pitman Script, Gregg, Speedwriting, Teeline). Considerations affecting choice of systems are outlined briefly. (AJ)

Stresses ways in which agricultural education contributes to general education. (SB)

Bimonthly Supplement to Ind Arts Vocat Educ; v58 n7 Sep 1969

Discusses how companies can benefit from cooperative education (lower labor and recruitment costs; improved employee retention and work performance), types of jobs appropriate for co-op (assistant; project work; trainee); types of structures available, and how to establish a cooperative education program. (JOW)

Looks at the issues surrounding technology education and discusses its impact in the United Kingdom. Considers the need to understand the nature of technological processes and content, deals with representing teamwork in schools, and clarifies the learning issues that current practice reveals. (Author/JOW)

Intended for college and university admissions officers, faculty, and administration, the booklet presents an overview of learning disabilities (LD) and the implications of LD on postsecondary services. A definition of LD is given, followed by a list of typical characteristics of LD adults. Characteristics of a model comprehensive college LD…

ALTHOUGH RESOURCE MATERIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR TRAINING COMPANIONS TO ELDERLY PERSONS IS PROVIDED IN THIS TEACHING GUIDE, IT WILL NEED TO BE ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF THE TRAINEES AND THE COMMUNITY. THE COMPANION TO AN ELDERLY PERSON RELIEVES FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY PERSON. THE PROGRAM…

Presented is a planning guide for developing vocational education programs for gifted and talented students at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Outlined are the criteria and some suggestions for developing the state's position statement and goal statement. The remainder of the document consists of a matrix for the written plan which is…

In April and May 1974, the Center of Continuing Education and Community Service of the University of Hawaii at Hilo sponsored a course for 41 members of the Hui Aloha senior citizens club. Between 39 and 44 students, ranging in age from 60 to 93, participated in an experimental workshop program which involved four 8-hour tours of colleges and…

The institutional goals, students, programs and services, personnel and organization, instruction, facilities and finances, and community relations of the community college as they relate to the community college reading center are discussed. (Not available in hard copy because of marginal legibility of original document.) (DB)

A framework for statewide career education planning is presented. The basic steps and ingredients for preplanning, planning and demonstration, and utilization and implementation are suggested. The basic career education plan should provide the following kinds of information: curriculum philosophies; Innovational program thrusts; input and…

This article highlights the guidelines established by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for the accreditation of water technology programs at two- and four-year institutions. (CS)

Describes a nursing education model that links education and service. The authors describe the purpose and objectives of the model, research missions, areas of joint responsibility between the assistant deans of the school of nursing and the education director of the medical college, and implementation plans. (CT)

A course in the Literature of Incarceration is useful in furthering a student's examination of the prison as a complex social structure and can be developed to appeal to a campus as well as to a prison college population. (Author)