The Iowa Research Coordinating Unit is located in the State Department of Public Instruction and is responsible through the Director, Vocational Education Branch, to the Associate Superintendent, Vocational Education Branch. The unit initiates activity to stimulate, encourage, and coordinate statewide research on employment opportunities, human resources, and educational resources development as a base for the planning and development of vocational curriculums, staff, and facilities. The activities presented in this report are an extension of 10 objectives established by the unit: (1) collect and assimilate information, (2) stimulate and encourage research, (3) identify potential research problems, (4) establish and maintain working relationships, (5) provide support for line personnel, (6) assist in programs, facilities, and staff development, (7) assist in information system development, (8) assist in program evaluation, (9) promote vocational and technical education, and (10) cooperate with other states. Detailed information is reported on the above mentioned activities for this period. (CH)