The successful implementation of the EPDA, Part E Fellowship Program which provides special training for junior college teachers is discussed. (NF)

Among approaches to meeting the need of agriculture teachers to develop newly specialized agri-business competencies is the emphasis upon field experiences. Two internship programs are discussed. (JK)

Results of a survey of speech communication department chairs concluded that (1) internships are valuable to students and faculty; however, program development may not keep pace with their acknowledged value; and (2) internships vary widely in pay, supervision, evaluation, and credit-hour allocation. (PD)

Summarizes students' and teachers' responses to a public relations internship program at North Texas State University. (KS)

Discusses how the definition of educational objectives led to the introduction of practical training that is compulsory or advised in many engineering curricula and defined as "learning to put knowledge and skills into practice". Introduces an assessment procedure that allows for testing whether students have met the objectives.…

A survey of 26 human service agencies in an empowerment zone found the following: 73% used interns, few from social work; 57% used empowerment in mission statements (more economic than social agencies); 69% of these wanted community practice interns; and higher-budget agencies were better able to negotiate the empowerment zone system. (Contains 20…

From reporting structure to staffing, internship and co-op professionals share "inside" information about their experiential programs and personnel in response to a survey. (GCP)

Interns support the use of transcription as a method for feedback during supervision. Thirty of 45 master's level interns who experienced supervision with transcripts returned a transcription survey and indicated positive outcomes for this type of supervision. Positive characteristics included efficiency, concreteness, and ease in analyzing and…

A description is given of a district program for identifying and training potential administrators. Participants are gaining detailed knowledge of the internal workings of the school system while developing and enhancing their communications skills and group dynamics abilities. (JD)

Ivy Tech State College uses River Falls, a shopping mall, as an enormous heating, ventilation, and air conditioning laboratory. Students spend Saturdays working with full-time technicians getting invaluable training and experience. Students see the program as a professional opportunity and a direct route to jobs. (JOW)