Presented are detailed descriptions of the college open admissions program at the City University of New York. Descriptions provide the first systematic presentation of how a major institution of higher education tried to deal with a shift from a selective to a free-access admissions policy. The data presented is a basis for assessment of the…

The South Carolina 1976-77 annual reports of programs under Title I and Title III of the Library Services and Construction Act gives an overview of expenditures and programs followed by information on the specific projects. These include objectives and special problems of the programs. Title I projects for both years, including the 1976…

This publication includes a variety of articles related to environmental education. Included are descriptions of environmental programs of the National Park Service in many different settings. Articles regarding the philosophy of the programs are also included. (RH)

A description and evaluation of Project PA-I, URRD/ECI Pilot Program for dropouts is provided in this document. This program was funded by the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction under the Urban, Rural, Racial Disadvantaged Education Program (URRD) and conducted by Educational Consultants, Inc. in Everett, Washington from…

This report presents an evaluation of progress made by the Chicago component of Project Simu-School in moving toward the attainment of its stated objectives. It is divided into five main sections: (1) evaluator's activities; (2) detailed product, process, and management evaluation; (3) description of evaluator's onsite findings; (4)…

Twelve annotated bibliographies of literature in the ERIC system describe the administration, organization, concerns, and practices of current school volunteer programs. (MLF)

For the past four years Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been working to produce engineers who understand and appreciate the humanities. (Editor)

More teachers are discovering a colorful interest-catching classroom aid that touches just about every conceivable subject--postage stamps. (Editor)

The Center for Vocational Education at Ohio State University completed an 18-month study of jointly sponsored programs throughout the nation for adults who have not completed their high school education. Two programs emphasizing business skills and the five steps essential in the development of adult cooperative programs are discussed. (BP)

Political socialization and worker training in Chinese middle schools since the Cultural Revolution are described. (DE)

Special abilities and special talents mean special problems! Programs and classroom strategies for developing the intellectual abilities for gifted students were discussed. (Editor/RK)

This paper describes a computer simulation model used to introduce college students to fundamental concepts in managerial economics. (Author/RM)

Briefly discusses summer programs in districts across the country. (IRT)