This report reviews evaluations of two instructional systems that the faculty of the College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, are now using in their extramural teaching. The systems are (1) "Univex Net," which transmits audio and visual signals via telephone lines from one campus classroom to another classroom located somewhere…

The study deals with various predictors of time spent on dairy subjects by Extension agents and predictors of contacts made by agents with dairy clientele. Purposes were to determine the relationships, if any, between various independent variables and groups of independent variables (agents' background and training, county dairy situation, agents'…

This is the second of seven articles to address the problem of what higher education can do to meet the space needs of new programs and a widened constituency. This article explores the solution of relying actively on noncampus facilities and programs. Many institutions, to answer this problem, have begun to use the dispersed campus, outreach and…

Twenty-six university-based ITV systems, some live and some utilizing videotape, were identified and queried as part of a study on "Cost Effectiveness of Continuing Engineering Studies by Television." An analysis of these systems shows that, in properly planned, implemented, and mature systems, the cost of off-campus student instruction by TV can…

The survey was designed to find out how the Extension Home Economists' lessening contact with extension study groups (ESGA) affected the clubs, the image of the home economist among club members, ideas for improving the ESGs, and to compare areas of the State. Research procedures included the use of a questionnaire and detailed instructions to…

This document focuses on improving the writing and execution of learning contracts at Empire State College. Emphasis is placed on student purposes and background, organization of learning contracts, continuity and incrementability, diversity and variety, unity and intensiveness, compatibility with the discipline, time requirements, bibliography…

The report evaluates the impact of paraprofessionals in a program of planned change, the Cornell-OEO Project in South Brooklyn, which employed and trained local women to serve as family assistants to increase the competence and knowledge of low-income homemakers in the area. Findings indicate that programs where paraprofessionals communicate…

The 1970-1971 annual report of the Extension Service Program of Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines, treats the following projects: Mabinay Agricultural Extension, Mabinay Negrito Action-Research, Reforestation, and Livestock Dispersal. Also discussed are the Rural Publications Center and other extension services--a radio program,…

Two speeches on residential adult education were given on the occasion of the dedication of The Continuing Education Center at Rutgers University on June 1, 1970. After a brief review of the development of residential education, the first speech discussed the challenges presented to those responsible for the functions to be planned for the…

As a result of a need for extended-opportunity programs and services and a legislative mandate in California Senate Bill 164, off-campus programs were developed to extend educational programs to all sections of the community and to accommodate students in off-campus locations. Rio Hondo College (California) developed guidelines in the following…

Robertson, Davidson, and Sumner counties, Tennessee, were studied to determine the present 4-H organizational leadership situation and to find solutions to whatever problems they have. It was concluded that the following was needed in each county: (1) more organizational leaders--a minimum of one per club; (2) definitions of leader role in terms…

This self-instruction manual contains nine lessons on news writing. They are: (1) what is news?; (2) how do you report news?; (3) polish your style; (4) write a better sentence; (5) getting the facts; (6) you're on your own--writing a news story from a collection of facts; (7) practice makes perfect--more news writing from a collection of facts;…

This manual is intended as a guide to each State in analyzing its training program and policies for extension workers and in making adjustments to meet the needs of the State. Areas covered are: (1) a written training policy; (2) administrative arrangements; (3) purposes of training; (4) determining training needs--locating areas where training…

This study is the first of a larger research program aimed at identifying and parameters affecting the selection of, completion of, and achievement in correspondence study. A 15-item questionnaire and a cover letter which explained the project were mailed to 486 students who were enrolled in at least one correspondence course. Only 134 of the…

One of the major program goals of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) is the design, development, and production of a series of simulation materials for the preservice and inservice training of urban educational administrators. This paper presents evaluative information regarding the Janus Junior High Principalship…