This book, one in the series on Aerospace Education III, is a collection of the diverse information available regarding the international space programs. The five goals listed for the book are: to examine the Soviet space program, to understand the future of Soviet space activity, to examine other national and international space programs, to…

Concepts on adult education development at the international level are discussed as a basis for the formulation of an international draft recommendation on the development of adult education among member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The document is divided into four parts. The first part…

Presented are a summary and working papers of a seminar that included participants from the Regional Development Program of the Organization of American States and heads of universities in Latin America and Canada. Following a brief overview of the issues, topics discussed are: (1) intercultural contact; (2) internationalization of the university;…

Each segment of the information community included in the scope of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) has some ongoing international project or is directly affected by international agreements or projects. NCLIS must provide the oversight, guidance, and coordination that will ensure the joining together of their…

In 1964, John W. Gardner outlined some criteria that should be appied in the selection of universities that would serve as AID contractors. These criteria were: (1) the extent to which the universities had developed their resources in the international field; (2) the caliber of the faculty in the key fields; (3) the extent of interdisciplinary…

In 1970 many Australian students, teachers, and schools participated in the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Science Project. The aim of the project was to measure the science achievement of students in Australia and 18 other countries, and to examine relationships between this achievement and various…

International studies are still underdeveloped on most college and university campuses, and present levels of activity are jeopardized by financial, organizational, and other problems. This book identifies the weaknesses of existing programs, points out where improvements are most needed, and recommends steps for carrying out changes. (MJM)

At the 17th General Conference the UNESCO Member States decided unanimously to promote worldwide action in favor of books and reading by maintaining the impetus of the International Book Year 1972. They adopted the four themes of the book year as long term objectives and set out suggestions for action for each of the themes, which are: (1) books…

Organizational alternatives for a Pacific educational computer-communications network are studied through the examples provided by other networks. A survey of networks is provided with a discussion of the history and development of networks and the distinctions in network technology and applications. Nine specific networks are described. Libraries…

A Program intended to promote world-wide action in favor of books and reading is outlined. Sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is based upon the four themes approved for International Book Year 1972 and reaffirmed by UNESCO's member states as long-term objectives. Detailed suggestions are…

The Student Teaching Abroad (STA) program at Moorhead College is a coordinated effort to place qualified teacher education candidates in private international schools abroad. An assumption of STA is that international understanding will be increased through an exposure to other cultures; therefore student teachers are encouraged to live with local…

The Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IICA) is a specialized agency of the Organization of American States, devoted to the promotion of inter-american solidarity through leadership, institutional cooperation and multinational efforts. The programs for the development of the library and documentation services of the Library and…

Described and announced are the 1971-1972 Bureau of the Census training programs for foreign statisticians. Programs lasting 11 months are offered in these areas: (1) population statistics and demographic analysis, (2) sampling and survey methods, (3) agricultural surveys and censuses, (4) economic surveys and censuses, and (5) data processing.…

The ICED Data Bank is an information system which collects and stores data on international programs conducted by accredited 4-year colleges and universities in the US. The types of international programs defined by the Data Bank are: area studies, topical, other on-campus, work-study and in-service, training, faculty abroad, exchange, technical…

A general description of all aspects of the Taiwan educational system is given in this booklet. The aims of Chinese education are stated, reforms are discussed, and the school system is described. Data on the number of schools, student enrollment at each level, and educational finances are provided. For an updating of the statistics, see SE 014…