Inherent problems of collegiate international consortia are noted, and a rationale for considering them an efficient means for advancing education at all levels is presented. Characteristics of successful consortia are cited. (Author/PP)

Responds to a February 1982 "Comparative Education Review" article critical of IIEP's methodology in conducting case studies linking higher education and the world of work. Refutes the criticism, cites conflicting views, and emphasizes that IIEP's contribution in undertaking the studies was quite modest; national research teams played…

Describes the implementation of a competency-based individualized and mediated vocational training system, designed to attract and train native Saudis for an increasingly industrialized Saudi Arabian workforce. (SK)

Three teachers, holders of UNESCO fellowships, report on their visits to associated schools in various countries. Countries include France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Hungary, Switzerland, Japan, the Philippines, and India. (CK)

The author delineates five stages in the development of international cooperation in education from before World War II to the 1970s. (SJL)

Implications of British government policy decisions for cooperation with universities in developing countries are described. Governmental methods of organizing technical assistance are seen as expensive in terms of cost and staff time and unsuited to institution-to-institution collaboration, which is essential if aid programs are to be effective.…

Describes the international food supply situation and the challenge it presents for agricultural education. Seven recommendations are listed and discussed on how agricultural and extension education can play a key role in furthering agricultural and rural development abroad. (LRA)

Offers an overview of The Council of Europe studies of various aspects of social, civic, and political education in secondary schools from 1951-1979. Describes the program, the Council's impact, and outlines plans for the future. (CK)

Discusses the contributions that international exchange programs, group study abroad programs, teaching abroad, serving as host families, foreign curriculum consultants, workshops, conferences, and institutes can have in community college staff development programs. Presents guidelines, potential problems, and implications for action. (MB)

Reviewed are some of the reasons for adopting a new model for national development, departing from the conventional type based on gross domestic product. (BT)

Discussion of foreign educational aid to developing nations covers the suppliers' monetary accounts of aid, true value of aid to the beneficiary, technical difficulties, high cost of aid, staffing problems, students abroad, political and cultural problems, and prospects. Data are included. (ND)

The development of an interdisciplinary curriculum grew out of the conviction that the scope of the preparation of community health educators needs to be expanded to provide experiences that emphasize health as an interdependent global concern and that health educators need to enhance their ability to work with people of many cultures. (JD)

Three essays discuss the achievements and future of the Fulbright Exchange Program, providing international study opportunities for scholars in varied disciplines. Essays include: "The State of 'Public Diplomacy'" (Jeanne-Marie Duval); "The Future of the Fulbright Program" (Joseph D. Duffey); and "Fifty Years of the…

High school students in the SAXophone (Students All over the world eXchanging over the phone) Project use videoconferencing to discuss local culture, science, literature, and environmental issues. A virtual field trip and other activities, planning, and future projects are described. (AEF)

Describes AcqWeb, a Web site that has pertinent information for library acquisitions. Topics include the partnership with ACQNET, the electronic news group for acquisitions; AcqWeb's structure; editorial policy; the International Directory of E-mail Addresses of Publishers, Vendors and Related Professional Associations; and future possibilities.…