Highlights the importance of increasing student and staff aspirations as a component of effective schools and describes a rural school improvement project developed at the University of Maine. The Aspirations Project involves university school partnerships with four rural Maine school systems. (KS)

Major differences between European and Latin American universities are examined, and resulting differences in motivations and restrictions regarding cooperative programs are discussed. It is concluded that, although Latin American institutions stand to gain from educational and technical assistance of European institutions, they be prepared to be…

Describes conditions observed when North American technical communicators visited China, discovering the technical-communications field at its earliest stages. Asserts that the windows of opportunity are open in China for technical communicators and technical communication teachers to establish ongoing business, cultural, and professional…

In Tompkins County, New York, the Business Innovation Center (BIC) uses "intellectual capital" to help local entrepreneurs succeed. Founded by faculty from Cornell University and community members, BIC helps successful scientists start up businesses and uses the combined expertise of area businesspeople and college faculty to solve the…

In this column, Linton presents updates on congressional action in the House of Representatives on "The Second Chance Act," the anticipated Institute for Higher Education Policy report, and the reauthorization of the "Higher Education Act." He also highlights a resource being provided through the Office of Elementary and…

This is a guide for college and university program coordinators and planning committees on how to establish, expand, or improve a program on the prevention of acquaintance rape. Information is given for Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Deans on the relationship between acquaintance rape and alcohol, reasons for top administrators to become…

This inventory provides information about development communication training programs for students from developing countries in Master's or Ph.D. programs or short-term non-degree training. A demand is anticipated for training specialists in different sectors--agriculture, education, health, nutrition, and population--in the use of communication…

One of the most difficult and elusive subjects in the area of faculty consulting is the treatment of inventions as well as other information that is of some value but not patentable. The best, most equitable, and most ethical treatment of inventions and information in outside consulting contracts is dependent on carefully prepared and explained…

East Germany's largest university has cooperative agreements and exchanges with six developing countries. The exchange activities include education and training of staff, delegation of university faculty to those countries, collaboration in research, advising, and exchange of experience. (MSE)

The Office of International Science provides programs to determine how science and technology can be used effectively by developing nations. Programs include: a global committee on the subject, publication of a newsletter, sponsorship of symposia and meetings, and invitations to foreign students to attend American Association for Advancement of…

Describes Australia's program of educational assistance to developing countries, indicating that over three-quarters of the assistance is for higher education. Suggests that the program's bias is driven by commercial considerations. Advocates increased assistance to basic education programs because of their greater relevance to developing…

The Vocational Education Resource System (VERS) helps career/vocational educators, counselors, and administrators improve and expand programs for special populations. It offers technical assistance in program administration, instructional strategies, finances, accountability, and grant writing. VERS maintains a regional database of educators,…

Examines the roles played by universities in three distinct community-building initiatives in Oakland (California) over a five-year period, and outlines four lessons for university-community partnerships. The lessons affirm that the contributions universities can make to community-building are very important, and that the process of maintaining…

The pupil appraisal process in Louisiana special education services features resource teams from eight universities throughout the state working through interagency agreements between the universities and the State Department of Education. The university teams provide technical assistance, annual compliance reviews, and inservice workshops on…