Reviews the British Ordinary National Diploma (OND) course in technology, a two-year fulltime program leading to degree and subdegree courses in technology and science. The course was designed as an alternative to a two-year sixth form A-level course in mathematics and physics. (MLH)

The structure, budget, and programs of the university commonly shared by the countries of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland are described. (DE)

Provides information concerning physics education programs at 171 institutions classified into the following categories: universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and university departments of education. Each institution is listed separately, and the information typically includes degree requirements, program structures, entrance…

Provides information concerning physics programs at 17 Scottish universities and colleges of technology. Each institution is separately listed, and the provided information typically includes degree requirements, program structures, entrance requirements, and main branches of research. (MLH)

Describes an eight-week course at the University of Connecticut designed to introduce parents to the available literature for children. (RB)

The authors surveyed 80 major universities to see what they are currently doing to adapt facilities to the handicapped, to establish new programs, and to examine how these programs and services were coordinated. (HMV)

Part of a section, "Concerts on Campus: Should Students Be Involved?

This document presents an overview of the administration, procedures, progress, expansion, and the effectiveness of the project "Training for New Careers in Psychology." Extensive appendices include: course description and schedule; staff resumes and letters of resignation; writings skills questionnaire; course evaluation; evaluation of fieldwork…

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE CHALLENGED TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MATURE WOMEN. NEARLY 29 MILLION WOMEN ARE IN THE LABOR FORCE, MORE THAN TWICE AS MANY AS IN THE YEARS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE WORLD WAR II. IN 1966, THEY REPRESENTED 37 PERCENT OF ALL WORKERS IN PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND KINDRED OCCUPATIONS COMPARED WITH 45…

METHODS OF DEVELOPING AN APPRECIATION FOR POETRY IN COLLEGE READERS WHILE INCREASING THEIR READING COMPREHENSION ARE DESCRIBED. A DISCUSSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S FEAR OF POETRY IS INCLUDED. THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE SUGGESTED FOR POETRY ANALYSIS--TYPES OF STRUCTURE, PATTERNS, THOUGHT OR FEELING, HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, LANGUAGE EXPRESSION, SYNTAX,…

RECOMMENDATIONS AND WORK PAPERS DEVELOPED DURING A 2-DAY CONFERENCE IN 1961 WERE REPORTED. RECOMMENDATIONS WERE MADE ON (1) THE USE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR COLLEGE CLASSROOM, (2) THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAJOR, (3) COLLEGE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS, (4) TIME NECESSARY FOR MASTERY OF THE BASIC SKILLS, (5) STUDY ABROAD, AND…

Information is provided concerning the revenues and expenses associated with intercollegiate athletic programs of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member institutions during the eight-year period from 1969-70 through fiscal year 1976-77. These financial trends and changes are expressed through means of a statistical description,…