The increasingly heavy load of detailed extraneous National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Standards has had little effect on improving the quality of teacher preparation programs. In place of the present mass of standards, four standards are proposed. These alternative standards focus on adequate financial support, selective…

A pilot study is described showing that when the costs associated with a centralized research administration library are analyzed, all functions do not have equal expenses, and unit costs for information dissemination are relatively inexpensive. (MLW)

Describes several examples of urban parks and the renewal of city open spaces. Community groups interested in getting funding from government or private sources must cope with budget restrictions by making effective, innovative use of available money. Government agencies with funds allocated for urban improvements are mentioned. (AM)

Examines public support for benefits to older persons. Results indicated the priority given to benefits for older persons when compared with other tax uses is high, but the relationship between comparative and general support is low. Suggests it may be difficult for advocacy groups to expand current benefits. (Author/JAC)

Describes how Trinity Valley College in Texas addressed the issue of attracting minority students. Outlines steps for an effective recruitment program including agreement that minority students are wanted, devising procedures, and formulating a recruiting strategy. Notes effective sources of referral and reasons why minority students have…

Identifies five factors that appear to have contributed to the survival of several firmly established programs in the alternative school movement. (Author/WD)

Human resources internal to the college or university (presidents and development staff) and external (trustees, volunteers, parents, alumni, political figures) can be indispensible in making personal contacts and impressions for fund-raising. Written materials and followup procedures are also important fund-raising elements. (MSE)

Educational legislation mandated that state education agencies submit plans for the coordination of federal and state funds for school staff development. State activities in planning, preparing, and coordinating programs are identified and discussed. (JN)

Argues that systematic community college reforms are required to maintain open access and meet demands for higher academic standards and fiscal accountability. Reviews the development of the access vs standards debate, considers special problems caused by the increase in federal student aid and enrollment-driven funding, and outlines six reform…

Discusses a study conducted by the Brookings Institution to examine community college funding patterns used in various states. Outlines findings concerning the efficiency of state funding models and examines selected study recommendations in light of optimistic and pessimistic scenarios concerning enrollment, political support, and the economy.…

Student religious groups and individuals have rights equal to those of any other student groups or individuals to expression and exercise of their beliefs. Available from the Christian Legal Society, Box 2069, Oak Park, Illinois 60303; $5.00 per year. (Author/IRT)

Matching adult desires for further education with available educational opportunities requires brokering services in the community. The development of the Regional Learning Service of Central New York in Syracuse, which has served as a prototype for the development of educational brokering services, is examined. (Author/JMD)

Presents citations and abstracts for six documents from the ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges collection dealing with continuing education enrollments and community service programs. (CAM)

A President's Commission makes several recommendations for a national effort to increase Americans' competence in foreign languages. Federal funding for teacher education programs, for institutions that encourage foreign language learning, for the development of special language and international studies high schools, and for experimental teaching…

Objectives of graduate dental education (GDE) and the current types of GDE programs are defined and discussed. It is recommended that GDE programs should be evaluated with respect to their own objectives and also against standards set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and that this commission must have adequate financial support.…