A general discussion of the establishment and operation of the Universidad de Educacion a Distancia (UNED) in Spain. (HB)

The key to positioning is the creation of a clear benefit image in the consumer's mind. One positioning strategy is creating in the prospect's mind a position that takes into consideration the company's or agency's strengths and weaknesses as well as those of its competitors. Another strategy is to gain entry into a position ladder owned by…

The article, part 2 of a two-part series, focuses on the extension educator applying his skills to the analysis of the problem and establishing extension programs that will meet the needs of the people facing the problem. The authors provide a framework for the practicing extension educator to use. (Author)

Article describes a pilot project emphasizing information exchange via educational technology as the primary means for enabling a traditional extension course to function as a reality based inservice training prototype. (Author)

A TELEVISION COURSE IN ELEMENTARY SPANISH IS DESCRIBED. GIVEN MAINLY IN SPANISH, IT BUILDS FROM ZERO KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHES A SMALL HIGH-UTILITY VOCABULARY. INTAKE OF VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE IS GENTLY GRADED IN SENTENCES MADE UNDERSTANDABLE BY MEANS OF PICTURE-SITUATIONS. THE TELEVISION SERIES CONSISTS OF 24 PROGRAMS OF 30 MINUTES EACH, TO BE…

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES IS MOVING TOWARD GREATNESS BECAUSE OF AN ACADEMIC REVOLUTION THAT EMBRACES CHANGING TECHNOLOGY, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT LIFELONG LEARNING IS A NECESSITY, AND A REALIZATION THAT THE PUBLIC IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY WELL INFORMED. MOREOVER, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE TENDING MORE AND MORE TO ENLIST THE AID OF…

The author begins by criticizing the existing system of nonvocational adult education in England and Wales, then considers the theoretical framework within which a new system should be constructed, and suggests some of the consequences that might follow, especially for universities. In particular, he recommends that universities maintain and…

Staff development, one of the nine main functions in personnel management, is not an isolated function. Administrators with whom the ultimate responsibility for personnel management rests, determine the extent to which the personnel and staff development specialists can be utilized. The staff development specialist has three major roles, as…

Article includes a table listing 30 institutions which offer correspondence instruction in music and music-related subjects. (RW)

Focuses on the implications of the increased complexity, diversity, and uncertainty of the future in relation to marketing Extension Education. (JOW)

Compares qualitative and quantitative data, identifies common qualitative methods, describes a step-by-step process for gathering and analyzing qualitative data, and discusses two applications of the process to Extension. (Author)

Describes an innovative approach by Extension educators in Nebraska to close the gap in public policy education for adult leaders in agriculture. Emphasizes critical concepts with implications for Extension educators wishing to initiate similar programs. (JOW)

Discusses a study of parental influence on their children's participation in youth organizations such as 4-H. (JOW)