These appendixes contain (1) correspondence related to selection of exemplary cooperative education programs for study in developing guidelines for planning, managing, and evaluating such programs and (2) materials collected from the programs identified relating to project management, objectives, program evaluation, and followup. (Volume I, the…

Program evaluation methodology as an investigatory strategy has been developed to generate information as to the capabilities of human service programs to produce maximal desired effects in client populations with minimal resource use. Experience with the procedures, however, has disclosed multiple difficulties attendant upon their use, doubt as…

This is a collection of 16 articles on zero-based budgeting (ZBB), dealing primarily with the practice as it occurs in the states. Included is a lengthy report on ZBB practices in the states based on a survey conducted by the National Association of State Budget Officers and the Congressional Research Service. (IRT)

This is a revision of a guide (IR 003 265) for planning a library workshop. It is presented in five parts: (1) the workshop planners, (2) planning the program, (3) the day of the workshop, (4) evaluation and followup, and (5) information sources. The major part of the guide is concerned with program planning and covers needs assessment,…

It is not that the weaknesses described are unimportant, but to use such arguments against external programs begs the real issue: the task of developing a high-quality, legitimate, and competitive program of study that broadens and strengthens another approach to learning. (Author)

Created in response to earlier published articles critical of external degree programs, this article consists primarily of a letter from a vice-president of Nova University and excerpts of letters written in support of Nova. (IRT)

Briefly discusses external degree programs in New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Primary focus is on New York's Regents External Degree Program. (IRT)

In response to criticism of his article concerned with a perceived lack of quality in external doctoral programs, the author asserts that his position has not changed. (IRT)

A training program is described which provides, during fault diagnosis, additional information about the relationship between the remaining faults and the available indicators. An interactive computer program developed for this purpose and the first results of experimental training are described. (Author)

Six areas need consideration in establishing a program of paid aides: selecting a coordinator, planning with the professional staff, recruiting and selecting, matching aide strengths to program needs, orientation and training, and program monitoring. (SJL)

Criticizes the federal regulations that encourage waste and cheating in the school lunch program. (IRT)

The author raises questions about the quality of nontraditional doctoral programs. (IRT)

Cites increasing newspaper criticism of external degree programs, particularly that of Nova University, and notes that, unless something is done, both internal and external Ed.D. degrees will sink into disgrace. (IRT)

Describes a demonstration program called Project Developmental Continuity which attempts to provide continuity between the Head Start Program and the public school, with the parents as a major element in both settings. (SE)