These three British studies illustrate the use of small group methods to impart human relations knowledge and skills to professionals in medical and social services. The first paper deals with general practitioners who meet weekly over extended periods of time for case discussions. The second describes experiences of the Family Discussion Bureau…

A study of participants over a 5-year period in the alumni seminar series (public and contemporary affairs education) at Iowa State University focused on identifying relevant factors that influenced alumni and spouses to participate, the degree of satisfaction experienced by participants, and how they made use of the information or knowledge…

There are many questions regarding the adoption and the use of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Who supports CEU? The National University Extension Association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and many other State and institutional sponsors recognize the CEU. What is the CEU? Ten normal classroom hours of noncredit continuing…

This one-week institute emphasized the development of patterns of administration and coordination of supportive services to help students who find it difficult to obtain adequate occupational training for reasons beyond their control. The institute provided participants the opportunity to develop strategies and models that could be followed or…

The Department of Adult Education is a graduate education department with the primary objective of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of adult education that takes place both within and outside the context of educational institutions. Faculty, through this self-study, have recognized several needs for the future. They include: (1) more…

Fifty-one research studies are summarized in this report and the supplement to it. These studies concern the effectiveness of various aspects of the school program. The studies are classified by area of inquiry and level of research. Areas of inquiry are study of needs, curriculum development, child study, data processing, organizational projects,…

A discussion of those programs and activities of institutions of higher education, of employers and of professional associations which involve some sort of joint action or a collaborative effort on the part of any combination of two or more of any of the three is presented. The focus of this discussion is on those training programs which require…

The future and past of adult continuing education are discussed. Four predictions are made concerning the future of Extension in the university: (1) within the next 20 years or so, the turning over to the established units of the university the part-time credit, extended university, open university activity; (2) the expanded development of…

Based on a 65-day educational program in India designed to provide an Indian international perspective for 22 adult educators in the New England region and the addition of this dimension to their Adult Education programs at home, these papers written by the participants indicate their reactions to their Indian experience. They are intended for…

Continuing education programs for pharmacists must integrate basic science knowledge with information on its practical application. Such programs are only achievable through interdisciplinary planning by the basic science and clinical practice faculties. (JMD)

The challenge to colleges of pharmacy is to assume responsibility for designing and implementing a sound system of continuing education for pharmacists to replace the fragmented programs that exist now. This involves commitments to provide sufficient status, financial support, and academic credits. (JMD)

Guidelines and goals are offered for pharmacy's future continuing education efforts. They concern program philosophy, goals, quality control, accessibility to pharmacists, interdisciplinary programing, shared responsibilities, funding, and academic credit. (JMD)

The ten elements of nontraditional study are carefully examined to provide an overview of their evolution and their impact on access to higher education. Discussed are degree-granting authority, competence as a basis for awarding degrees, adult students, experiential learning, specialized services, residence, and educational technology.…

Reports on East Tennessee State University's computer literacy program for faculty members. Discusses the course's objectives, syllabus, approach, assignments, evaluation and future goals. (ML)

Strategies are suggested to better prepare physical and occupational therapists to work in early childhood special education settings. Recommendations are made for improving preservice preparation to encourage interest in working with children, for attracting competent therapists to early childhood programs, and for providing on-the-job training…