A model is presented for constructing and evaluating an effective alumni volunteer program to aid in the student recruitment effort. A review of successful programs reveals certain common features and provides important touchstones for other schools looking for the principles and practices with which to organize their own efforts. The first…

THIS REPORT PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF A STUDY UNDERTAKEN AT THE INVITATION OF THE REGENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP. IT EXAMINES THE ROLE, ACTIVITIES, AND EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS IN NEW YORK STATE. THREE DIRECT APPROACHES (QUESTIONNAIRE, INTERVIEW, AND ACTIVITY LOG) AND TWO INDIRECT APPROACHES…

AT THE ALABAMA STATE CONFERENCE ON PARAMEDICAL EDUCATION IN JUNE 1966, PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFIED 37 PROBLEMS FOR DISCUSSION. THIS REPORT STATES THE QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS OFFERED BY CONSULTANTS AT THE CONFERENCE. TOPICS ARE (1) ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS, WITH EMPHASIS ON ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATORS, PERSONNEL…

PROJECT "TEACH" WAS ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OF TEACHERS OF THE DISADVANTAGED. IN THE AREA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, SEVERAL GOALS WERE SET AND MET. (1) PROFESSORS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION WERE ASSISTED IN CHANGING CURRICULUM AND INCREASING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURE OF POVERTY BY INSTITUTING ON-SITE COURSES IN METHODS…

GRAPHS ARE USED IN THIS CHART BOOK TO SHOW PROGRESS AND INDICATE NEEDS. SUGGESTED PRIORITY AREAS FOR ACTION ARE--RESEARCH, PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES, CLINICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES, IMPROVED CARE, A NEW LEGAL AND SOCIAL CONCEPT OF THE RETARDED, SPECIAL EDUCATION, PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS. THE PREVALENCE OF MENTALLY…

THE ATTEMPT TO FULFILL OBLIGATIONS TO AN INCREASING NUMBER OF STUDENTS IS A PRIMARY FRUSTRATION OF MANY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN IN TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SIZE AND GROWTH OF THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE IN CALIFORNIA IS FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION OF THE CONDITIONS AT CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO. THE NATURE OF THE…

While enrollment is declining in Ontario's elementary and secondary schools, the demands for adult education are increasing. This paper explores the possibility of integrating the two systems. The authors consider the conceptual bases for an integrated system as well as the effects of integration on administration, staff selection and training,…

Six migrant educational programs were conducted in Iowa during fiscal year 1980. In the 4 programs held during the regular school year, 7 teachers and 3 aides (all bilingual) served an enrollment of 211 children, 187 of whom were Spanish dominate. During the 2 summer programs, 8 bilingual teachers and 6 bilingual aides served 154 children, 110 of…

The purpose of a research study was to develop a model for recruitment, retention, and placement of female students in secondary vocational education programs which have traditionally been for males. Ten specific secondary vocational education programs were selected which had successfully recruited, retained, and placed female students in…

Designed to inform Indian students about health career opportunities, this handbook prepared by the Association of American Indian Physicians describes the great need for more American Indians as health professionals and gives information on specific health fields, preparation for health professions, and assistance available (financial and other).…

It can hardly be said that there have been any dramatic results of affirmative action affecting the situation of minorities and women in higher education institutions. The pervasive institutional attitude toward affirmative action ranges from neutral to negative, and is the major barrier to ending discrimination. Other barriers are preemployment…

Intensive foreign language courses are discussed in terms of historical background, categorization of types, definition of components of intensive instruction as practiced at present in academic settings, and advantages and special problems of intensive instruction. Practical considerations for the implementation of intensive options cover the…

Comparisons are made of the groups of Army officers that were procured through various programs and of various categories within the Army Reserve Officers' Training Program (ROTC). The criterion for these comparisons was the final course grades in the Officer Basic Courses (OBC) of the 13 career branches. Two samples were studied; one sample…

The job counseling center initiated an experimental and demonstration program to test the thesis that an urban school could provide a manpower training program to out-of-school, unemployed, and disadvantaged youth. Licensed school personnel were used in four centers in areas having high unemployment rates and a concentration of Negro and Puerto…

Provisions of Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Act entitled "Adult Education Act of 1966" charge the Texas Education Agency with responsibility for state administration of adult basic education programs in accordance with a plan approved by the State Board of Education and the United States Commissioner of Education. As one…