Described is a program designed to bring an academically disadvantaged student's mathematical ability up to a minimum for college students. (JG)

The cooperative program, its rationale and development, since 1968, at The University of the Pacific are described. The school is on a 4-1-4 calendar with four courses fall and spring, a one-course January term, and a regular summer term. Cooperative work experience begins in the third year. (TS)

An innovative program of self-directed learning currently in operation at North Country Community College (New York), offers individualized instruction that allows the students to choose their own topics and methods of learning. (NF)

Describes the title project and concludes that students profited both from the thematic approach and from the experience of independent study supported by individual conferences. (JB)

Lauds Fargo, North Dakota, elementary school's efforts to enhance students' natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. (Author)

In this project, the library acts as an advisory center and provides professional assistance in the selection of materials for study, a selection of professionally prepared study guides and reading lists, and a tutorial service which includes seminars and workshops conducted by librarians. (MM)

Libraries can be a steady refuge where the gifted may find themselves and grow and learn. The library is one of the most dependable and challenging resources for independent study. (Author/NH)

This paper outlines a paradigm in the following fashion: select an issue for investigation; conduct theoretical analysis based on an extensive literature review; generate hypotheses; select a research methodology; design instrumentation; and coordinate action research projects on the selected issue in a variety of distance education settings. (SSH)