This report describes the organization, purposes, and functions of the Commission, which include representatives from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. In September 1968, the first regional conference for state leaders of community colleges was held to discuss…

This paper defines regionalism, sets some tentative directions for the concept, and raises difficult questions related to its application in New York State. Regionalism, which offers an alternative to a State-local school governing system, is used to decentralize the planning and management of public services. A regional unit permits district…

The project was designed to develop the procedures necessary to conduct inservice education programs cooperatively with state associations, based on the belief that classroom teachers (1) are able to plan and conduct inservice education programs designed to improve classroom instruction, and (2) are more receptive to educational change and new…

After finishing the task of basically eliminating illiteracy, educators in the Jilin province in northeast China have concentrated on a comprehensive program of cultural and technical education to consolidate literacy gains and contribute to the modernization of the country. (SK)

A discussion of the cooperative efforts of KETV-TV in St. Louis with local cable companies in order to make educational television available on a regional basis. (HB)

The author gives an overview of regional media center operations across the country. He explores reasons for small media centers to join in sharing facilities, the types of services that can be offered in a regional center, and the kinds of funding that can aid a regional center, and some directions for the future. (Editor)

Discussion of relationship between regional service agency and constituents in planning executive decision. (KJ)

Examines the problems and potentials of dance regionalism, the return of dance-making to the local community. (Author/RK)

Describes the efforts of the Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres to find an alternative settlement for homeless women living on the street in Bombay. (JOW)

In isolated regions, higher education institutions play a crucial role in providing knowledge and interaction that fosters innovation in industry. An intermediary regional development agency can assist in managing resources and acting as a conduit for knowledge. (SK)

This annual report highlights SREB's recent achievements and how its services are helping the 16 member states rise to the challenge of improving education at all levels. The report also includes remarks from the Board Chair and President, acknowledges chief contributors and lists members of the Board, Legislative Advisory Council and SREB staff.…

This report takes a partial look at the emerging European Higher Education Area (EHEA). It is partial in two ways--the selection of topics for consideration, and the type of information gathered for analysis. Rather than attempting to cover the full range of issues and challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the success of the EHEA, the…

Using the "HSTW" ["High Schools That Work"] Assessment Reading Test results, SREB [Southern Regional Education Board] has identified a set of literacy-based experiences that may contribute to higher reading achievement. This report explains the different school and classroom practices experienced by students reading above and below the Proficient…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of RCE Hamburg, one of the latest Regional Centres of Excellence (RCE) to be created. It outlines the activities performed by the RCE and describes its relationships with the various stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach: A description of the region where the RCE is located is…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the unique collaborative process initiated at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada, to develop a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) through the United Nations University-Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS). Design/methodology/approach:…