THE NEED FOR, AND TRAINING REQUIRED OF, SUB-PROFESSIONALS IN SOCIAL WORK IS EXPLORED. THERE ARE NOT AS MANY PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS AS ARE NEEDED. OVERTRAINING FOR CERTAIN TASKS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL EDUCATION WOULD RESULT IF ALL PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME VOLUNTEERS WERE REPLACED BY PROFESSIONALS. AT PRESENT, THE NEED FOR MANPOWER IN THE SOCIAL…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, AIMING TO DEVELOP A POOL OF TRAINED READING PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT THE PROGRAM OFFERED IN THE READING AND STUDY SKILLS CENTER, INTRODUCED A SPECIAL GRADUATE READING COURSE, "INTERNSHIP IN COLLEGE READING AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS." THE PRACTICUM MEETS 2 HOURS WEEKLY, CARRIES 3 HOURS CREDIT, AND IS OPEN TO…

The intended function of this dance directory is to inform dance proponents about the existence of professional preparation programs in American colleges and universities. Included along with course offerings, faculty, and degree status is information on number of major students, audition requirements, certification, number of concert…

In defining how new technology fits into journalism education an educator might take one of three positions: (1) a mainstream support for the journalism profession; (2) a defense of traditional newsroom procedures in spite of changing technology; or (3) a "pure" educational position as both teacher and scholar. Educators taking the mainstream…

This is a directory of colleges and universities that offer dance programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The directory contains alphabetical listings by state and of colleges within each state. Each listing contains the following information: (1) the school's name and address; (2) whether the school is private or state controlled;…

The Personal Construct Theory of George Kelly is considered particularly applicable to college reading instruction because the interpretations and subsequent reactions to written language by mature students are highly personal. The key to students' behavior lies in their total personality, enmeshed as it is with past experiences, present…

This book contains an edited transcription of the proceedings of the Conference on Teaching Creative Writing held at the Library of Congress in January 1973. Directors of the four pioneer writing programs in the United States presented papers and led the panel discussions. Panel members were distinguished graduates of or participants in these…

The study reports the definition of programs of study which are homogeneous in the patterns of abilities and interests of their students and the grading standards of their faculties. It also presents data relating these programs to success, attrition, and transfer of the students who enroll in them. Curricula were grouped twice: first, according…

The planning and execution of a program on human sexuality was thoroughly described in these five speeches. Residence halls at the University of Florida were chosen as a setting for the program. The goals included: (1) involving students, counselors, consultants and student staff in a meaningful program; (2) presenting information by qualified…

This guide contains information on more than 70 federal programs representing possible sources of funding for urban programs and activities of colleges and universities. For each program, the following information is provided: Authorizing Legislation; Amount and Availability of Funding; Program Description and Priorities; Related Publications…

This paper describes an academic support program, developed and implemented at a liberal arts college, that has had a significant effect upon the retention of "high risk" students. Germane to its success and discussed in detail is the "Educational Diagnosis." Only after the accurate identification of academic barriers can a…