An intensive evaluation of the quarter system versus semester system as a method of operation at Western Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education District (Western Wisconsin Technical Institute) was conducted through student and faculty evaluation along with an analysis of the effects of the quarter system on other schools, agencies, businesses, and industries. The student body, who had studied under both semester and quarter systems, was surveyed as to personal preferences and opinions on advantages and disadvantages of the new system. Staff evaluation was conducted by personal interview with similar questions. Others contacted were industrial and business firms employing institute graduates, high schools providing the Institute student body, and the registrar's office concerning transfers in and out of the Institute. Responses showed a similarity of opinions; the vast majority indicated a preference for the quarter system over the semester system. Advantages mentioned were greater scheduling flexibility, wider selection of electives and course offerings, more utilization of equipment and facilities, more opportunities to repeat missed or failed courses, and higher student interest and morale with a shortened time schedule, while disadvantages were increased grading and registration paper work and the possibility of students needing more textbooks. (EA)