THE SECRETARIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM OF MANITOWOC TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IS DESCRIBED TO ASSIST AN EVALUATION TEAM IN THEIR STUDY OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-ACCOUNTING MAJOR PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE 2-YEAR POST-HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ARE TO -- (1) PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE SECRETARIAL…

With the announcement in 1964 by the New York State Regents that all 2-year colleges within the state system would be comprehensive, Nassau Community College expanded its offerings to include business career programs. Because of this commitment, the college decided to examine student attrition in the business program. A general review of the…

VARIATIONS FROM "STANDARD GREGG SHORTHAND" IN THE SIMPLIFIED EDITION WERE INVESTIGATED AFTER USE IN EMPLOYMENT TO DETERMINE INTERRELATIONSHIPS AND TO MODIFY AND REFINE THE "GREGG SHORTHAND SIMPLIFIED" PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES. SAMPLES OF SHORTHAND, WRITTEN BY WRITERS WHO HAD AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF INSTRUCTION IN "GREGG…

The article describes three teaching skills needed by shorthand teachers for the development of successful shorthand students: dictation, chalkboard writing, and chalkboard reading drills. (MF)

Through survey research, data were obtained about the tasks performed by administrative support workers who use information/word processing equipment and related technology. Findings support a redefinition of administrative support occupations and resulted in the development of the "Information Processing Specialist" catalog of job-relevant tasks.…

Discusses nontyping competencies needed in the electronic office and how they can be developed in the traditional typing class. (JOW)

Models of four programs for individual progress through basic learning in groups to a preparation for entry into employment are outlined. (MU)

Automatic typewriters and dictating equipment, called word processing'', require some changes in office education courses. (MF)

Discusses the emerging role of the word processor and the Word Processing Center within a business organization. (JS)

This special-needs program seeks to motivate students and improve their basic skills sufficiently so that they can succeed in school. Further, COLT aims to equip students with a wide range of office experiences, skills, and abilities that will enable them to gain and hold an office position. (Author)