Presented are brief descriptions and comments by administrators of some California arts programs on producing a quality arts program inexpensively. Topics discussed are: initiating a Comprehensive Arts program, the use of CETA artists-in-residence, curriculum development, and the coordination of a high school fine arts program. (Author/SJL)

In order to maintain both the quality of student learning and client care as well as make effective use of faculty time, agency staff nurses were used as student preceptors. The nurses visit with students to demonstrate techniques and participate in the care students give their patients. (CT)

The efforts of Mills College to prepare women for mathematics-oriented professional careers are detailed. The program's philosophy and methodology are viewed as useful tools in aiding both sexes in increasing mathematical competence and confidence, and are adaptable to many educational situations. (MP)

Focusing on a model of cooperative education programs which was developed by a four-year public institution, the author addresses such topics as the role of policies in the program model, program goals and objectives, framework of the model, student enrollment in cooperative education, and employee relations and job development. (LRA)

Some problems are described of consortium teacher centers, which have been organized among higher education institutions, professional organizations, and school districts to plan and implement teacher education programs. (JMF)

Discusses the need to emphasize the "life-significance" concept in preretirement education and describes various types of programs. Presents results of a survey of retired male managers, indicating how this group dealt with their retirement. Cites various studies and recommends better planning of preretirement programs. (MF)

Discusses two programs operated by the Future Farmers of America that relate to international agriculture. Expounds on the need for and methods of providing instruction on international agriculture in the secondary classroom. Suggests sources for obtaining instructional materials in the area of international agriculture. (LRA)

Provides an overview of the topic of extending educational services to disabled students, a detailed description of the necessary steps in developing and implementing a comprehensive program, and a discussion of an exemplary program at De Anza College in California. (AYC)

Describes a developmental model for a comprehensive and decentralized women's program developed at Lane Community College (Oregon), discusses the advantages and disadvantages of its approach, and provides some do's and don't's relevant to the administration of women's programs. (AYC)

Presents the author's personal impression of his one-year participation (1976-77) in the science education program at the University of California at Berkeley. The German author's suggestions for the adaptation of such program in West Germany or Europe are also discussed. (HM)

Describes a project involving teacher educators and related support personnel in a curriculum change process designed to teach preservice students how to implement career education programs with a special emphasis on needs of exceptional students. Deals with considerations that must be made for staff development in a university setting. (CT)

Because of free enterprise projects developed by high school students, the students are more aware of the American economic system. They learned to work together to achieve goals and to solve problems by decision making. They also became better consumers and citizens. (CT)

Reviews the development and growing institutional acceptance of the general studies program at the Parkington campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College which offers remedial courses in English, mathematics, and reading to over one-fifth of the student body. (MB)

"And that's the way it was November 13, 1804." Kids trek back through time for an on-location drama. (Editor)

Describes how two staff educators developed, implemented, and evaluated the "un-model", an approach to unit level education that utilizes a humanistic philosophy, along with principles of adult education and participative learning. The supports that were important to the program and benefits which resulted are also depicted. (Editor/TA)