The report opens with an outline of the history and goals of the Cornell Institute for Occupational Education and describes the institute and its financial resources for the year 1973-74. The listing of research and development projects is grouped in relation to the four institute goals: (1) to conduct and sponsor research and development projects to aid in the implementation and improvement of programs and services, six projects; (2) to increase effective and efficient dissemination of information about occupational education and research results, one project together with descriptions of the institute's publications; (3) to provide training and experience for present and future professional leaders and researchers in the area of occupational education, six projects; and (4) to provide field services in support of the efforts of the several constituencies served by the institute, four projects. Sections on project development efforts, an external evaluation of the institute by a panel appointed by the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, and a summary conclude the document. (NH)