The development of the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System since its creation in 1967 is outlined and some examples of its use briefly described. (SA)

The article focuses on the question: "Can on-the-job training for extension staff be made more effective and efficient?" On-the-job training can be accomplished that has a demonstrable impact on the way a county extension administrator performs his job. A case study is cited to prove this point. (Author)

This paper gives a brief overview and history of the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) begun at California State University, Chico (CSUC) in the spring of 1975, and describes the on-going operations of television activities at CSUC, the only five-year institution of higher education in Northeastern California. Currently known as…

Through its educational programs, extension is increasingly concerned with helping people know better how to live as well as how to make a living. Extension works with local people on problems calling for community consideration and group decision. The need for this type of education is particularly pressing in rural areas; hopeful signs are…

Learning is approached in these sessions as a lifetime process and not as something occurring over a definable, limited period of time. Certain ideas; however, have served to keep the evening college from realizing its full potential: (1) the notion that evening programs should be circumscribed the way regular programs are, and (2) negative…

The following information is provided in this directory of scholarships and fellowships available to extension workers for 1972-73: sponsor/name and purpose, eligibility, amount, deadline for filing, and where to file. This information is provided separately for the two years. A list of regional and special extension schools is also provided. (KM)

Proceedings of a national conference on continuing education are presented. Subjects discussed include: (1) The National Task Force Report; Implications for Business and Industry; (2) The Public Service Challenge; Implications for University Continuing Education of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU); (3) Implications for Government training; (4)…

Discussion of problems in education and training of librarians considers the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external continuing education programs. (JAB)

Describes Family Times, a program of home-based learning activities to provide knowledge, skills, and ideas for enhancing family life. (JOW)

Discusses a study to determine how past and future consumers of household energy-saving features perceive Extension as a source of energy information. Results indicate that they should continue to view Extension as a leading source of energy information. (JOW)

The 4-H program can be improved if Extension agents administer rather than conduct the program. This means that leaders will have to be well-recruited and trained, and take responsibility for conducting much of the program. (Author)

Home economics extension in Canada must redefine its mandate in connection with the governmental, university, and industrial sectors. Other issues include deciding on clientele, using technology, accepting change, and improving professional development programs. (SK)

Illustrates steps in the evaluation process, reports findings from the evaluation, demonstrates the importance of planning evaluations before programs are implemented, and encourages the use of evaluation techniques in program development. (JOW)