THE MAJOR PURPOSES OF THE LAW WERE TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TO EXPAND THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NATION THROUGH THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963, AND TO EXTEND FOR 3 YEARS THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958 AND PUBLIC LAWS 815 AND 874. IT AUTHORIZED INCREASED FEDERAL GRANTS TO…

A STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ASSOCIATION (NUEA) HIGH SCHOOL SURVEY OF MARCH 1966 DEALS WITH 1700 CORRESPONDENCE COURSES OFFERED BY EXTENSION DIVISIONS OF UNITED STATES COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THIRTY-SIX OF THE 64 NUEA MEMBER INSITUTIONS OFFER PRE-COLLEGE INSTRUCTION. TOPICS COVERED BY THE SURVEY ARE--ENROLLMENT…

HERE IS DESCRIBED HYPOTHETICAL METROPOLIS UNIVERSITY OF 1980 WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CLIMATE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND WITH A COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION DEVELOPED ALONG LINES OF THE FOUR PRIMARY ROLES OF ADULTS--WORKER, FAMILY MEMBER, CITIZEN, AND SELF-REALIZING INDIVIDUAL. FOUR INSTITUTES SERVE THE FOUR ROLES.…

The 35 predominantly Negro public colleges and universities in the US receive an average of less than 1% of their income from private sources. Since public institutions are excluded from the United Negro College Fund, these colleges depend on state governments, tuition and student fees, auxiliary enterprises such as dormitories and bookstores, and…

An introductory discussion of the financial needs of college departments of English and sources of financial aid is followed by suggestions on how to plan, submit, and administer grants and contracts. The steps which should be taken to find sources of support, prepare a definitive proposal, and obtain final approval are discussed. Also discussed…

Supplementing the educational program of the state of Kentucky's schools is the largest state ETV network in the United States. The system's facilities, financing, administration, and programing are the principle topics of discussion in this article. (LS)

The scope of this study included (1) reviewing the present plan for regional library development; (2) analyzing statutes affecting library organization and financing; (3) conducting a survey of the library collections, staff, and physical facilities presently existing; (4) compiling data on educational, social, and economic conditions in West…

This study sought to check the value of the junior college GPA and other possible factors in predicting success for the disadvantaged at Missouri University. The investigation was confined to 53 of the 61 students who had received an Economic Opportunity grant or help from the Work-Study program. As these aids were not available before 1965, the…

The potentialities for a reference and research library system which would serve Nassau and Suffolk Counties are examined in this study. The resources available, the needs of various users, and the necessary elements for a viable system, including financial considerations, are assessed. Basic data was obtained from the opinions of users and…

Following an earlier study of public libraries in Pennsylvania, issued in 1958, this "re-survey" has two purposes: (1) to determine the extent to which the 1958 Pennsylvania library program has been achieved and (2) to propose a revised or new Pennsylvania library program. The basis for the study is 1965-66 data which was obtained from…

A comprehensive survey was conducted to (1) determine the present state and future needs of Oklahoma libraries, with emphasis on public libraries, and (2) formulate a plan for library development. A survey team collected basic data on the state's libraries, conducted an in-depth survey of representative public libraries, examined library…

The level and nature of federal support exert substantial influence on the development of higher education and are thus issues which excite a great deal of controversy. Of the 5 major methods of funding--categorical aid, student aid, tax relief, institutional grants, and revenue sharing--the great bulk of direct aid has been channeled through the…

Objectives of this survey were: (1) to review existing data on public library progress in Kansas since 1956 and to identify needs for further study, (2) to relate the data to public library standards and to the purpose of the Library Services and Construction Act, and (3) to recommend guidelines for planning for state-wide library development. It…

This reassessment of Montana library service, conducted by library leaders throughout the state, discusses general characteristics of the state, goals for library service, ten years of progress under the Library Services and Construction Act, the federation plan, cooperation between all types of libraries, and library service to state institutions…

The purposes of this study were to determine whether citizens committees could be organized to help secure funds for nonbaccalaureate scholarships and whether acceptable students submitted applications for the increased number of scholarships. Six school districts were selected for participation; one of these was also to be studied during the…