In 1976, a transfer and employment follow-up survey was conducted of 696 Associate of Arts and certificate students who had graduated between December 1974 and August 1975 from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Responses, which were received from 70% of the graduates, indicated that (1) 93% would recommend HACC; (2) 72% were currently…

A broad spectrum of ideas and practices that should enable colleges to reassess and/or develop strategies for relating to the public are included in this sourcebook. Topics include (1) a model for public relations that includes development and internal and external communication; (2) the necessity of the personal involvement of the chief executive…

The economic impact of the provision of public child care assistance on low income families is evaluated in this report. Data from interviews and records of current and former recipients of 4C child care assistance under Title II in the Orlando Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) during the period 1976-1978 are examined. A brief overview…

Eight papers on leadership which were presented at a teacher leadership conference on the development of common core curriculum for vocational education teachers are contained in this booklet. The title and authors are as follow: "The History and Philosophy of Vocational Education," by Lillian King; "Standard Characteristics of Vocational…

This report describes the findings of a third party evaluation of the High Point Schools, North Carolina, experience-based career education (EBCE) program. Six instruments were used to compare EBCE and non-EBCE students: (1) The Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills, (2) the JOBS instrument, (3) the Attitude Scale of the Career Maturity Inventory,…

The improvement and standardization of quality Title I evaluations at the local, state and federal levels is the intent underlying the development and dissemination of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I Evaluation and Reporting System. Even if the current suggested procedures were technically perfect, implementation of any…

The Sex Equity in Educational Leadership Project (SEEL) was funded by the Office of Education in 1976 to change the processes that typically deter the entrance and advancement of women in educational administration in Oregon. The effectiveness of the SEEL Project is evaluated by presenting data about progress in the last three years in (1) the…

The background, history, curriculum, and participants involved in the United Auto workers local 412 (UAW) Technical Training Center in Detroit are examined. The program was initiated by the local union, composed of the Amalgamated Engineers, Technicians, and Associates in the engineering division of Chrysler Corporation, to help re-employ union…

A summary of the research activities of 13 Head Start regional evaluation centers is presented in three sections: research on children, research on parents and families, and research on classrooms, teachers, and social organizations of Head Start centers. Studies are grouped under appropriate subheadings, such as "language" or…

Family community aides were used in disadvantaged East Saint Louis, Illinois, schools in an effort to bridge the communication gap between the school and the home. The indigenous nonprofessional aides received 16 weeks of training to perform auxiliary noninstructional service and to act as liaison personnel between school and community. These…

This report on research studies was compiled in an attempt to analyze, summarize, and disseminate information on the current status of research and development activities in vocational, technical, and pratical arts education. In the five-state Upper Midwest Region (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) a priority list of mutual,…

This study evaluated the guidance program of the Los Angeles City Adult Schools to determine if existing guidance services are adequately meeting clientele needs. Criteria obtained from the literature were submitted to a panel of consultants, who used a rating scale to identify significant criteria. An appraisal instrument was devised and refined;…

The workshop represented the cooperative effort of business, industry, and education in metropolitan St. Louis to support the federal government in providing equal employment opportunity. Forty-five participants, recruited from high schools in the area educating mainly minority youth, were responsible for disseminating the workshop findings in the…

A school board must operate in such a way that it can cope with the increasingly larger size, complex organization, and sophisticated programs of schools. The relationships among the community, board, and school can be viewed as component parts of a system. Formal and informal lines of communication exist among these parts--between the community…

The stated purposes of this Head Start project were to provide deprived children with experiences designed for cultural enrichment, to improve personal health, to encourage social and emotional growth, and to develop mental competencies. This report provides information on the various activities undertaken in the project, personnel preparation and…