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Farning, Max; Borden, Sally – 1978
A consortium of five Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) Districts (Gateway, Indianhead, Mid-State, Milwaukee, and Southwest) were utilized to identify, verify, and alleviate barriers to enrollment. A VTAE survey in 1976 identified six major reasons for individuals' failing to attend school after indicating an interest in…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission (School), Adult Vocational Education, Conflict Resolution
Saterfiel, Thomas Horne – 1978
Institutional research is viewed by many persons as the process of providing appropriate data for the purpose of making sound decisions. The major place for applying the principles of the discipline of institutional research has mostly been in institutions of higher learning and a few large metropolitan public school districts. It is proposed that…
Descriptors: Accountability, College School Cooperation, Community Services, Consortia
O'Connor, James E. – 1980
The problems and objectives of contemporary consortial endeavors are the subject of this report. After introducing material outlining the 1980-1985 goals for consortial development established by the National Training System (NTS), the report provides examples of consortial activities among institutions of higher education and illustrates ventures…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Consortia, Consultation Programs, Curriculum Development
Enterprises for New Directions, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1978
In accordance with federally mandated evaluation requirements, Enterprises for New Directions (END), Inc., was requested to conduct a summative external evaluation of the 1977-78 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCTion) Consortium. The Consortium consists of 114 two-year colleges nationwide which receive technical assistance through…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Community Colleges, Community Services, Consortia
Richmond Unified School District, CA. – 1977
Results of the first year's operation of EUREKA (a computerized system to provide current, accurate, and locally relevant labor market and educational information to California high school students and counselors for the purposes of career exploration and decision making) are presented in this report. The general project design is outlined: (1)…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Consortia, Data Collection, Databases
1975
The role of nontraditional study in the liberal arts college was examined at the conference sponsored by the East Central College Consortium. Highlights of the proceedings included: "A Brief Overview of the Syracuse Adult Degree Program," by Marvin Druger; the keynote address by Harold L. Hodgkinson of the National Institute of…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Age, College Faculty
Roesler, Elmo V., Ed. – 1971
A followup study was conducted by Wilkes Community College of its attrition population. The purposes were to: (1) determine factors contributing to student withdrawal; (2) create a profile of conditions concerning students who withdrew; and (3) ascertain what students did during the first quarter after leaving. One hundred questionnaires,…
Descriptors: Adult Dropouts, Community Colleges, Consortia, Dropout Characteristics
Clarke, Robin A. – 1969
This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a feasibility study of industrialized building method utilization in school construction. The 3-part format attempts to define the conditions necessary for the satisfactory operation of an industrialized building system for the benefit of the community; explain the conditions relevant to…
Descriptors: Architects, Bids, Building Design, Building Obsolescence
Harris, Robert C.; And Others – 1976
A project was conducted to provide in-service education to meet the specific interests and needs of the highest level vocational administrators associated with secondary, post-secondary, and Division of Vocational Education agencies in Indiana. The specific objectives were (1) to examine concepts of leadership relative to administration and…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Consortia, Cooperative Planning
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Moo-Young, Murray – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Describes the biochemical engineering and industrial biotechnology programs of the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada). Provides descriptions of graduate courses, along with a sample of current research activities. Includes a discussion of the programs' mechanisms for technology transfer. (TW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, College Science, Consortia
Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI. – 1999
The Native American Higher Education Initiative (NAHEI), funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, has departed from the assimilationist approach typical of past efforts to improve higher education for Native Americans. NAHEI supports Native American educational leaders' efforts to articulate their vision of higher education, strengthen their…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Consortia, Cultural Maintenance, Culturally Relevant Education
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Kaufman, Paula – Journal of Library Administration, 2001
Offers predictions for the future regarding the impact of the digital age on library collections and cooperation. Highlights include distance education and online resources; scholarly communication; MARC format; technical services; preservation; library buildings; consortia; library services and the Internet; commercial sector; public policy…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Consortia, Distance Education, Futures (of Society)
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Anderson, Jim; Wilson, Brent – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Argues that if discipline-based music education is to be successful, change initiatives must take place at all levels of instruction. Discusses the collaborative efforts necessary to accomplish this. These include coordinated efforts among state departments of education, higher education and K-12, performing arts centers, teacher and professional…
Descriptors: Consortia, Discipline Based Art Education, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation
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Utsumi, Takeshi; And Others – American Journal of Distance Education, 1988
Describes plans to create a Global University Consortium, i.e., a worldwide educational electronic network of universities, businesses, and governmental, nongovernmental, and community organizations. Topics discussed include quality education; transcultural unity; moral leadership; academic freedom; peace-gaming; participation of less developed…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Business, Computer Simulation, Consortia
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Zeller, Nancy – Review of Higher Education, 1995
Describes the current status of postsecondary distance education (DE) in the United States and Canada, focusing on ways in which DE can be used to further local or national policy goals. Presents four examples of DE policies and programs, each representing a different focus (laissez-faire, consortium, coordinating board, and comprehensive). (MDM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comprehensive Programs, Consortia, Cooperative Programs
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