TO DETERMINE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF JUNIOR COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, 336 RESPONSES TO A QUESTIONNAIRE WERE ANALYZED, AND SIX INSTITUTIONS WITH RESEARCH PROGRAMS WERE STUDIED IN DEPTH. IN GENERAL, THE COLLEGES WERE CHARACTERIZED BY LACK OF (1) FORMAL INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS, (2) SPECIFIC POLICY OR BUDGET PROVISIONS FOR RESEARCH, (3)…

Information from (1) questionnaires completed by present and former students, parents, educators, and business men, (2) government agency reports, (3) school records, and (4) agricultural employer surveys in 24 geographic areas which included all the counties (1) determined the need for additional occupational training, (2) identified major…

Suggestions for developing an effective listening program for primary, intermediate, and junior high school levels are presented here along with some background on the growth of listening programs. The identifiable listening skills are reported as well as the ways classroom teachers can carry on listening programs. It is noted that practical ways…

The results of a recent study, which sought information pertaining to the current status of student health insurance programs in schools throughout the United States, is reviewed in this article. The availability and suitability of the programs are summarized, and recommendations for improvement are provided. (Author/DS)

Describes the scheduling changes that allowed for program improvement at the New Platz, New York, Middle School. (DS)

The status of professional growth of teachers, some current factors influencing professional stability, and some of the key elements to better inservice programs are examined. (MM)

Outlines the effective counseling programs developed by the Jefferson County Schools (Colorado) that meet the needs of students and adults through a focus on the positive. (MD)

Describes Utah's efforts to improve their technology education program to help their students become technologically literate. Their new curricula are organized around the cluster areas of communication, manufacturing, construction, and energy/power/transportation. (JOW)

The authors provide techniques for deciding how to allocate resources during financial cutbacks for extension programs. They focus on positive outcomes such as increased effectiveness and innovation. (CH)

Reviews program improvements that have been accomplished at Greenville Technical College (South Carolina) due to the leadership and commitment of its advisory committee. (SK)

Recommends the following conditions to improve vocational agriculture: (1) inappropriate philosophies must be identified; (2) alternative philosophy must be formulated; (3) individuals must assume leadership roles in promoting and orchestrating the adjustment; and (4) evaluation of philosophical beliefs with respect to changing vocational needs…

Chief Justice Burger urges elected representatives and public administrators to rethink corrections policy and to study the costs and benefits of prison industries. A long-time advocate of prison industries, Chief Justice Burger reviews recent public-private sector ventures to reorient corrections policy. (Author/CT)

The authors identify and discuss four components of teamwork in the Boston Secondary Schools Project: team viewpoints, team roles and power, team projects, and team continuity. The discussion is based on findings from a variety of qualitative and research techniques including interviews, participant observations studies, and content analysis of…

In a comprehensive, nationwide study, the Richardson Foundation surveyed programs for gifted children. Based on survey results, the Pyramid Project is a five-year test in four Texas school districts with a goal of providing appropriate instruction for all above average students of all ages in all subjects every day. (MT)

Studied the effect of changes in the work environment using the Work Environment Scale as pre- and post-test with full-time (N=17) and part-time (N=25) youth workers. Burnout in full-time workers was low and supervisor support was high. Part-time workers evidenced unrealistic expectations of the work environment. (MCF)