Indicates that profiles of undergraduate students are valuable as aids in the recruitment of high school students, the identification and counseling of undecided undergraduates who may be suited for a home economics program, and the advising of declared home economics majors. (JOW)

Discusses two issues concerning home economics education: (1) the lack of congruence between the way home economics educators define themselves and the way in which they actually perform, and (2) the level of students attracted to home economics and the sequence of their professional education. (CT)

A study showed that the accreditation process provided a valuable and necessary service to home economics units. It remains a major method of monitoring and promoting educational quality. (JOW)

A survey of 4-year home economics programs revealed that current curriculums are primarily traditional, tightly prescribed, and are not taking advantage of opportunities in field experience, interdisciplinary offerings, and the use of educational technology. (Editor/SB)

Elements involved in organizing and conducting the Drexel University's annual student fashion design program are discussed. (TA)

The various ways an interdisciplinary approach can be used in secondary and college level home economics courses on the aged are presented. Self-teaching modules, the fine arts, films, and plays are explored as avenues of learning. (BP)

The article discusses some of the questions that home economics units will face in the future when they decide either to seek accreditation or to remain unaccredited. The role of the Council for Professional Development is explained as it relates to the steps for accreditation: application, self-study, and team visits. (Author/BP)

A total of 117 members of the National Council of Administrators of Home Economics completed the Resource Sharing Inventory. Forty-five percent provide some examples of how their department shared resources with other departments. Administrator attitude was the factor identified as most likely to encourage resource sharing. (CH)

Summarizes the viewpoints of a cross section of home economics administrators on their perspective of the profession's accomplishments, issues, and priorities. (JOW)

A historical review notes the small numbers of men enrolled in home economics, largely specializing in institutional management. Lacking role models, males are most scarce in home economics education; those who do major in home economics prefer to be loosely identified with the profession. (SK)

It is imperative that high school home economics currently reflect the broad base of social and physical sciences which are integral parts of the college and professional home economics programs, and which influence individuals and families both for today and for tomorrow. (CT)

Describes procedures taken by apparel design students, working in an industrial setting, in designing functional clothing for coal miners as part of the Armco Steel Corporation's Student Design Program. (TA)

This article discusses a variety of programing and operational challenges facing one area of home economics extension, family life extension, as it makes the transition into the 21st century. (JOW)

The life, work, and influence of Lydia Fohn-Hansen on Alaska's development while serving as State leader for home economics extension and other related areas are described. (TA)