Suggests that adult educators in search of external program funding turn to state-based humanities programs, which are natural allies of adult education, having many of the same goals and sharing many common educational principles. (JT)

A life sciences network which will be one of ten Australian resource sharing networks to be developed by the Australian National Scientific and Technical Library (ANSTEL) is proposed. The study outlines major elements and concepts of the system, including technical considerations, costing, management, and an implementation plan for the network.…

The method of suspension described here is both legally and educationally sound. The authors say the additional expense of a suspension-room teacher is economical when considered in light of costs incurred to school, child, and society under the old system. (Editor)

This article provides some insights into the nature and variety of teacher centers proposed and how some were selected for funding over others. (JD)

Article described the variety of projects and the procedures for applying for a grant of the Ethnic Heritage Studies Program which was designed to emphasize comparative studies of ethnic and minority heritages so all persons might better understand each other. (Author/RK)

This article provides information on how program directors can apply for Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) funds for meeting personnel expenses. (CM)

A description is provided of the Automated Manufacturing/Robotics program to be offered at Delaware County Community College beginning in September 1984. Section I provides information on the use of reprogramable industrial robots in manufacturing and the rapid changes in production that can be effected through the application of automated…

Many colleges cannot provide sabbatical leave for teachers. With the "mini", short-term leave can produce long-term benefits. (Editor)

The new president of the NAEA reviews his progress in office and concerns for the future of art education. (RK)

This booklet is intended to be a package that individual teachers and local associations can use in writing successful proposals. It begins with 10 steps that can serve as a guide for formulating a proposal. These steps can be used as agenda topics for working through the proposal process. The next section of this booklet details how to write the…

This manual outlines a model for proposals to fund time-limited and ongoing employment services under a program of supported employment for individuals with disabilities. Key components of the model are an emphasis on interagency collaboration, attention to local agencies and the local environment, and adherence to accepted finance and budget…

The views and examples found in this paper are based on a case study of the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts. The principal objective of this case study was to understand how an organization in higher education employed available resources in order to promote both internal and external reform in the field of higher education.…

Since Allan Nevins inaugurated the first systematic program of oral history in the United States at Columbia University in 1948, a large number of such projects have been conducted by universities, associations and corporations. Part I of this paper presents the question of whether oral history is credible historical evidence. The rules of…

Due to declining enrollments and "burnout," schools face two potentials for staff imbalance: a stagnant older staff or too many inexperienced teachers. The author proposes preventing these problems by teaming older teachers, ready for gradual retirement, with new teachers, who gain experience while taking over by degrees. Costs are considered.…