In an era of increased governmental control and of inflation, the relationship between higher education and state legislatures is of some concern. The diverse units of higher education must identify the roles they are to play in the political process. A survey was undertaken to learn: how much weight the information provided by higher education…

Compiled for use by agencies working with migrant and seasonal farmworkers, this directory lists programs and services available to these farmworkers during their stay in Ohio and Wisconsin. Data were obtained from Federal, State, and local agencies in each State. Special emphasis was placed on information and data current as of summer 1973.…

In this guidebook, the Public Education Religion Studies Center (PERSC) provides answers to questions frequently raised about religion studies in public schools. It is useful to those initiating study about religion in public schools and to those evaluating both formal and informal study and experiences now part of a school's program or…

This packet, developed by the Public Education Religion Studies Center (PERSC), provides the classroom teacher with materials which are helpful in designing and teaching courses or units on world religions. For a description of the purpose and activities of PERSC see related document SO 008 363. The packet contains three articles by nationally…

This report provides comparisons among the social indicator reports of seven countries including Canada, France, Great Britain, Japan, Norway, the United States, and West Germany. The purpose of social indicator research in each country is to provide a means for developing more adequate answers to the questions over present and emerging social…

The Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP) package is a highly interactive and efficient system of computer routines for analyzing, organizing, and reporting occupational information. Since its inception in 1960, CODAP has grown in tandem with advances in job analysis methodology and is now capable of answering most of the wide…

The document is one of three in a series of technical reports covering the control card and programing aspects of the Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP), a highly interactive and efficient system of computer routines for analyzing, organizing, and reporting occupational information. The document contains control card…

This paper addresses two major issues: (1) how research will affect social policy in areas of life that relate to women; and (2) what research questions can provide the information required to promote positive changes in social policy. It sketches a rough outline of the central questions within each major area, to indicate some of the work that…

Conducted in Uruguay during 1965-68, this study compared adoption rates for selected agricultural practices between one area which received an extension program and one which did not; and sought relationships between selected characteristics of individual farmers and the adoption of new practices. Data came from interviews with 69 experimental and…

This annotated bibliography of about 150 items on women's continuing education begins with descriptions of a newsletter and three bibliographies, followed by documents on sex differences in ability, achievement, and role perception. Four other sections cover employment related interests and needs, women's participation in programs by universities…

Conducted in 14 Tennessee counties, this study concentrated on the relationship of Four H project leaders' personal characteristics to performance of, and their feeling of being qualified to perform, a high or low number of tasks. It also investigated relationships between how often extension agents provided information to leaders by various…

This book is intended for use by local committees who are planning and organizing day care and education programs for infants and young children. Descriptions are given of various types of programs that are already in operation: 32 in the United States and three in other countries. Some of these programs are comprehensive but highlight educational…

This manual is designed to facilitate planning for day care center facilities. Goals and principles of day care are discussed in relation to programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special attention to staff, parents, and community. Suggestions are presented for indoor and outdoor planning for such topics as equipment, supplies,…

Written in both English and French, the directory lists special education facilities in 66 countries and territories. Stated for each country are responsible authority, staff, institutions, administrative functions, publications, and other public or private organizations concerned; in addition, a table shows number of public institutions, number…

This yearbook is designed as a comprehensive guide to British industrial training. Section 1 describes existing resources, information, and obligations in the light of the Industrial Training Act of 1964. Sections 2-6 deal with the scope of training; the Department of Education and Productivity and the Central Training Council; the 27 regional…