As underlined in papers and group discussions, the growth of nursing continuing education (NCE) requires a fuller commitment within the profession to the ideal of lifelong learning, improved self-diagnosis of needs, and a profession wide program of continuing career development. A national survey of existing NCE programs shows a predominance of…

The first of a two-part evaluation of correspondence studies in the State of Washington was concerned with opinion, descriptions, and recommendations of faculty at four state institutions on (1) how the faculty member is affected personally, (2) how students are affected, and (3) program improvement. Interviews collected data from 100 faculty…

Among the various approaches used by the Inland Steel Company in training ghetto youth for jobs, greatest promise has been shown by the Work Experience and Training Program initiated in 1965 at the Joseph T. Ryerson and Son plant, an Inland subsidiary located in the Lawndale (West Side) area of Chicago near the scene of the 1966 riots. Results…

The Colorado Plan for Library Development is intended to serve as a general guide for the development of library service in the state. The Plan, which includes a number of recommendations from the Nelson Associates Report of 1965 (ED 020 746), was drafted by a committee representing the Colorado Council for Library Development, the Colorado…

Structural elements of rural extension organizations in 20 developing nations were analyzed in this study. Countries were chosen from 25 national "case studies" made by foreign nationals enrolled at a Cornell University extension education seminar. Types of information included official agency titles, brief historical sketches, program…

Findings of this comprehensive study of the Brigham Young University Library are based upon interviews held with university administrators, faculty, and students and extensive documentation provided by the library director and staff. Recommendations for constructive action are made in each section of the survey report. These suggestions include:…

This investigation attempts to develop guidelines for describing, evaluating, and establishing effective extension organizations. A carefully selected jury identified the 10 most outstanding and effective extension organizations in the United States; 10 others, not as effective, were randomly selected. Fifty-four independent variables judged to be…

This "state of the art" paper summarizes the most significant research rated to the organization and administration of vocational and technical education at high school, community college, and adult education levels as reported between 1963 and 1968. The paper is intended to provide researchers and practitioners with an authoritative analysis of…

The volume presents 24 papers deriving from the March 1973, Georgetown University Conference of Recurrent Education, the first major meeting on recurrent education to be held in the United States. The conference findings underscore the many problems and issues favoring greater flexibility in the timing of education and educational systems that…

Reported in the second of a series are summarized versions of approximately 80 bills relating to the education of exceptional children that have been introduced in State legislatures in 1974. The report, produced by the Handicapped Children's Education Project of the Education Commission of the States, is said to make no attempt to present all…

This report provides data about the sale of bonds for financing the construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities during the fiscal year 1973. Data were compiled on the number of bond sales, the average net interest cost, the issuing agency, and the term of maturity. The report also provides summary information regarding bond…

This audit summarizes and analyzes enrollments, program offerings, finances, and capital facilities data for 35 2-year agricultural and technical colleges and community colleges in New York, and highlights significant trends. In addition, county charge-back payments, as well as detailed quantitative information for each of the 35 colleges, which…

Presented is the second of two volumes on deafness which contains 12 papers and a review of programs or grants sponsored by the federal government and other groups. Larry Stewart identifies the deaf in "A Truly Silent Minority". In the "Seven-Faces of Deafness", G. Loyd tells what deafness means to seven people. E. Mindel maintains that parents…

Characteristics of schools that discourage or encourage the introduction and use of new ideas are discussed in this working paper of the National Seminar on the Diffusion of New Instructional Materials and Practices. Conference participants consider these questions: Does the school need to have a sound history of use of innovation before it is…

Decisions are often made by administrators in higher education with regard to students and programs. Hopefully, the research literature will have a bearing on specific programs to be instituted at specific colleges. There is voluminous data and information in this field. Studies and summaries are presented for prediction of academic achievement,…