For years rural schools have survived by solving their problems with cooperation, experimentation, and flexibility, the qualities urban and suburban schools are being urged to adopt in confronting their current problems. (Author/IRT)

The Thaler System encompasses economic incentives for students and an extensive student government system that includes a legal system. (IRT)

The real focus of this unique interdisciplinary social science master's program is helping local people become involved in finding solutions to local problems. (Author)

To introduce the resources of the public library to young adults, librarians in the Hollywood branches of the Los Angeles Public Library initiated an outreached program called STEP: Special Interest Group, Think Big, Esprit de Corps, and Publicity. Program components are described, and 17 steps are enumerated for implementation. (JPF)

The process of goal setting outlined emphasizes education and personal development, acknowledges departmental interdependency and consistency, brings purpose and direction to staff training programs and year-long activities, guarantees that measurement of success is possible, and acknowledges the student helper as an integral part of the residence…

The Monroe Middle School (Monroe, North Carolina) intramural sports program began in 1972 with one teacher, no funds, and limited facilities. With hard work, the program now has a director, six assistants; top priority in facility use, and financial support for awards and equipment. (MJB)

Novelty events such as the egg toss, skin the snake, blind football, frisbee contests, and wet-ice hockey are used to enliven the intramural sports activity at East Carolina University. (MJB)

The alumni college, one of the fastest-spreading of the new developments on the summer campus, helps colleges get added income and the alumnus gets a stimulating vacation in a familiar setting. Describes some alumni college programs and a number of other promising programs introduced on different campuses in recent years. (Author/RK)

The potter's wheel has been used for centuries as a tool in the production of pitchers, containers for storing and dispensing liquids. Using many traditional and beautiful pitcher shapes as a source of inspiration this potter's wheel project is intended to stimulate creative design concepts, initiate original thought, and encourage experimentation…

To give some idea of specific projects that have been implemented within the UNESCO arts education program in recent years, 12 sectors of the program are described. (Author/RK)

Hatha yoga is presented as a series of simple strategies to reduce tension, relieve stress, produce calmness and promote better interpersonal relationships. Background about yoga, a sample lesson, and suggestions for counselors are included. (BP)

Through an organization called the Ethnic Committee, L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute Student Services counselors have had a unique experience in program development. The Committee designs programs to foster tolerance among the various ethnic groups of the school and to promote the successful adjustment of newcomers. (Author)

The automatic interaction detector was applied as an evaluation tool to data normally collected by vocational-rehabilitation agencies. Demographic, service, and local agency variables were analyzed with mean weekly income at time of closure as the dependent variable. Recommendations for further research were made. (Author)

A systematic approach for implementing a comprehensive career education program at the individual school level is described. The advantages of using the Career Activities (CAT) System are presented. (Author)