The literature review of continuing education in pharmacy surveys 39 journal articles, books, conference reports and proceedings, and other publications published between 1960 and 1970. The review is divided into the following sections: prologue, which surveys the health professions, and new directions and limitations within them; the profession…

Narrative reports submitted by individual State Departments of Education relating to the operation of their respective Title II Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs are synthesized in this document. Information is provided about six aspects of the programs: 1) state management of ESEA Title II programs; 2) program development; 3)…

This study was designed to discover the extent to which school districts provided inservice education for their secondary school teachers of English from the fall of 1969 through the 1971-72 academic year, to determine if inservice consisted of continuous, process-oriented growth experiences structured primarily to benefit the teaching of English…

This administrator guide describes occupational cooperative and work-study programs in the state of New York, detailing the advantages of cooperative education for the student, the school, the employer, and the community. A rationale for work experience programs precedes a chart giving objectives, time allotments, student characteristics, and…

This publication contains information gained from a survey of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico concerning programs for handicapped and disadvantaged students. Arranged alphabetically by state, 51 handicapped and 51 disadvantaged programs are described in terms of: (1) program objectives, (2) program funding, (3) student…

The concept and history of interinstitutional cooperation are discussed. Case histories of some successful programs in the U.S. are described, and include their scope of operation, the character of the cooperative arrangements, administrative procedures, provisions for evaluation, favorable and unfavorable factors, and related considerations.…

In 1970, Mobral, a national literacy adult education initiative, was launched in Brazil. Topics covered in this description are the functional literacy program, the integrated education program, educational materials, instructors, the Mobral structure, mobilization of resources, operational flexibility, retention of literacy, problems, and the…

Describes an evaluation of twenty local adult basic education programs for the Illinois Office of Education by Northern Illinois University. Findings are presented for program components evaluated: curriculum and instruction, intra- and extrainstitutional relationships, professionalism, evaluation and follow-up, physical facilities, efficiency and…

The conceptual framework, design, and implementation plan for building a decision-support system for enrollment management at a private university are outlined, including information about the computer hardware and software used in implementation. (Author/MSE)

Describes the Journalism Resources Institute (JRI) of Rutgers University in terms of its administrative organization, computer resources, computer facilities use, involvement in electronic publishing, use of the Dow Jones News/Retrieval Database, curricular options, and professional continuing education. (AYC)

Since New York States Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) program was enacted, New York City has made tremendous strides in providing quality early childhood education to its children. Noting that the legislative requirements for UPK are designed to foster collaboration with community-based organizations, this report discusses the need for…

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (COP) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization in Ohio that has offered outdoor educational and recreational opportunities to its members for 63 years. COP day and trip programs focus on outdoor activities such as bicycling, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing. In addition, COP offers classes in the skills required for…

Describes the Resource Development Office (RDO) at Snow College (UT), a small, rural institution. Covers the RDO's activities, including federal, private, state, and local funding development; staff development; and alumni affairs; the RDO's administration; use of consultants; staff training; major accomplishments; budget; and requisites for…

A pilot project in education for mental health administration at Wayne State University is described and evaluated. The one-year curriculum was continuously refined, based on studies conducted by the project staff and project evaluation data. Project goals and processes to meet them are outlined. (MSE)

By viewing individual communication services (voice, data, cable) as strategic tools in a communication infrastructure, Boston College (Massachusetts) was able to create an electronic communication environment with superior services at drastically reduced cost. The system provides voice, data, and cable access to every residence hall room,…