Proceedings of the Conference on "The Public Interest vis a vis Educational R & D, held at Airlie House, Warrenton, Virginia on July 16-17, 1969 with the cooperation of the U.S. Office of Education.

Surveyed corporations (N=203) to gather information on employee-oriented career development programs. Most view career counseling as a supervisor's responsibility. Primary purposes were individual growth, improved productivity and morale. Describes model programs used by six corporations, including information centers, workshops, and individual…

Describes the developmental reading program at a Midwestern university which has as its major objectives the improvement of vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading rates. (FL)

The results of a study on an experimental dance program for mentally retarded children show that these children can improve in physical fitness and that success through physical activities can enhance their generally poor self-concept. (JN)

Describes the faculty service and development center at Saint Peter's College and the career training institute division of Hudson County Community College, both in New Jersey. (HOD)

Describes major program elements of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)--a developmental education program at St. Edward's University, Texas, serving a population of migrant and seasonal farmworker families. Outlines steps necessary to receive funding and legislative support for developmental education programs. (DR)

Outlines progressive stages of the "Special Studies" developmental education program in the University of Georgia system. Illustrates the process by which prospective freshmen are identified as developmental students, placed in appropriate courses, and advanced to regular college credit classes. (DR)

Describes an inductive approach to the evaluation of developmental studies programs using multiple regression analysis to explore variables that contribute to program success. (DR)