Since 1980, the University of Keele (England) and the Katholieke Hogeschool at Tilburg (Netherlands) have been developing joint programs of study between universities in the European community. The problems and practice of developing such links and those involved in fostering an innovative idea for cross-cultural studies are discussed. (MSE)

The implementation plan, database design and data relationships, and benefits achievable through an integrated online/database approach to a university information system are presented. The core of the Washington State system is a central name and address file. (Author/MLW)

Describes steps taken by Lake Washington School District in Kirkland (Washington) in acquiring microcomputers, including (1) doing preliminary research, (2) forming a steering committee, (3) attending a conference on educational data systems, (4) defining 10 objectives for a computer awareness program, and (5) launching the program in three pilot…

Colleges and universities, it is suggested, can enhance their effectiveness by adopting a systems approach to organizing, planning, decision-making, and evaluating. A decentralized, participative model that emphasizes systematic planning and management by objectives is presented. (Author/MLW)

The process of assessing the learning needs of a target population involves goal and objective definition, program assessment, needs identification, and decision making. A variety of needs assessment models with applications to many different situations are discussed. (FG)

The process of designing and implementing management development programs consists of four steps: (1) needs assessment; (2) content formation; (3) program design; and (4) pilot study. These elements are discussed in relation to a case study of a two-year management development project with a large corporation. (FG)

Suggestions are given for activities to celebrate Foreign Language Week, including public awareness exhibits, teacher involvement, food-related activities, sports, festivals and fairs, round tables and discussions, library involvement, planning and organizing techniques, and publicity efforts. (MSE)

The case for diversity focuses on the need for and trend toward specialization. Most pharmacists are currently employed by corporations or health care institutions, not in independent practice. Sources of pressure in curriculum planning are examined. (MSE)

Teachers need to answer two questions: (1) How do computer software and activities contribute to meeting objectives? and (2) Do instructional plans take advantage of the computer's unique potential? Instructional and management uses of computers are discussed, with the teachers' role described. (MP)

Counselor education programs are faced with a perplexing problem: with minimal staff, how can counselors be prepared to function competently in both an educational and a community-based mental health environment? Presents two approaches to deal with this issue and suggests a model of counselor education. (Author/RC)

Describes current attitudes toward staff development through inservice education, the need to coordinate staff evaluation and inservice programs, and the leadership required of administrators and committees. Particular attention is paid to basing inservice programs on needs expressed by teachers. The program followed in Fort Lee (New Jersey) is…

A minority-owned firm, Consultants in Evaluating and Surveying Higher Education Programs, provides services to help institutions improve minority-oriented programs. Related to academic advising, they include examination of the balance of common and unique cultural elements in advising and expectations that minority students either change the world…

Literature on faculty relationships with new students (freshmen and transfers) as it relates to orientation programs is reviewed, and an experimental Brigham Young freshman mentoring program and its outcomes are discussed. Short-range goals were achieved, students were positively influenced, and program continuance was supported. (MSE)

A method for using routinely collected data from large management information systems for program development is described. The example of school lunch participation illustrates the use of time series data to explore causes for observed changes in performance at the various project sites where a program is being carried out. (PN)

Demonstrates via the case study method that techniques of behavior counseling are applicable to change agentry in larger social systems. Describes the use and validation of a behavioral model in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. (RC)