A special six-program series on "American Indian Artists" was produced at KAET (Channel 8) which has studios at Arizona State University. Each program covered an artist from the Southwest, his life style, his work, and some of his heritage. (NQ)

This Compendium is structured so that users may easily seek answers to specific questions about the design and implementation or refinement of state accountability systems. Chapter 1 provides background information. Chapter 2 raises a set of critical questions and major concerns state teams will need to address in designing their accountability…

This brief, the first in a series exploring key issues of program quality and best practices within prevention programs for pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age, focuses on ways to incorporate developmental screening into programs and services for young children. The brief defines developmental screening and discusses its role…

This document, replacing a 1992 edition, offers administrative guidelines to assist in the implementation of Regent policy on academic planning and program review in the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. These guidelines provide information on the UW System: (1) planning in academic programs and academic support programs; (2) planning and…

These guidelines are designed for use by the vice chancellor, dean, department chair, and others involved in academic program planning and approval within the University of Wisconsin System. The full policy governing academic program planning and review is contained in another document, "Academic Planning and Program Review." The major…

This monograph discusses the specific components that might be used to improve the college-going rates of low-income urban youth when they participate in "college preparation programs" that supplement or complement what takes place in school. Many people have ideas about helping youth, but not all approaches are equally successful. College…

This publication provides guidelines for chemistry programs in two-year colleges. Contents include: (1) "Chemistry Program Mission and Review"; (2) "Organizational Structure for Chemistry Programs"; (3) "Financial Support"; (4) "Faculty and Supporting Staff"; (5) "Facilities"; (6) "The Curriculum"; and (7) "Advising, Articulation, and Alliances".…

This paper examines trends that have contributed to the changing awareness and understanding of poverty and community in the United States. It also describes and comments on the recent amalgam of place-based and people-based approaches known as comprehensive community initiatives (CCIs) and community building that have grown up as a result of the…

This book presents 19 chapters on alumni relations. The chapters are: (1) "Alumni Admissions Programs" (Susan Clouse Dolbert); (2) "Alumni Clubs, Chapters, and Branches: Bringing the Institution to the Alumni" (John A. Feudo); (3) "Alumni Records" (Agnes Papke); (4) "Successful Alumni Travel Programs" (Duncan Beardsley); (5) "Board and Volunteer…

This guide presents useful research findings and best practice information about developing parent and family involvement programs. The first chapter focuses on reporting research findings on parent involvement and highlights pertinent findings on how parent involvement benefits students, parents, teachers, school quality, and program designs.…

This paper explores the ways liberal arts colleges and universities can conceptualize and design next generation service and learning programs that give more considered attention to the service dimension. A Service and Learning typology suggests four variations found on many campuses in which service and learning have some relationship: (1)…

Both systematic long-range and annual planning are necessary functions of vocational educator programs. This article describes a model for a cyclical method of organizing for planning which allows the planner to identify and isolate to process components as well as to see their interrelationships. (KP)

The aim of a program of technology is to recognize as a major influence in society and help all children deal with it in a practical way to enrich their own lives. As a predominantly French- speaking province, Quebec tends to favor the French program for secondary school technology instruction. (AG)

In view of possible budget cutbacks in summer vocational agriculture programs, the author (from California, a State providing summer supervision) offers suggestions for appropriate summer program activities as well as guidelines for strengthening and justifying summer programs. (EA)