This study investigated the experiences of colleges and universities in implementing the 1971 Guidelines for Teacher Certification. The study was designed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns that have resulted from the experiences of the colleges and universities; to collate the experiences into general statements, thus bringing the guidelines and their implementation into focus; and to report the results in a format usable by other agencies as well as the colleges. The method of study was an open-end questionnaire, the results of which were edited into general statements; the edited statements were approved by the institutions. Specific findings about strengths, weaknesses, and concerns were in the following areas: consortium development concept, implementation of the concept through program development, program approval procedures, and roles assumed by various preparation agencies. (JA)