Describes the growth of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College's science and technology programs through grants which have funded new faculty positions, the construction of new science and computer facilities, 16 computers, and the implementation of long-distance learning systems. (DMM)

Describes Sinte Gleska University's Human Services Program, which offers associate and baccalaureate programs to train midlevel human service professionals (i.e., criminal justice and mental health/social workers) within a reservation context. Describes program outcomes. Stresses the need for training to serve culturally different persons in the…

Describes the success of a county extension crops program, the Bonanza Club, in providing timely and useful information regarding new and successful agronomic practices. The program is cited for its beneficial influence on changing crop-production practices in southwestern Kansas. (MCO)

The relevance of plant science curriculum at Utah State University was evaluated by students graduating in 1976 through 1986 using a modified Borich Model. Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills were rated as most important. Respondents recommended including business, computer, science, oral and written communications classes, and…

Reviews the development and implementation of an evaluation method for exhibitions of commercially produced hay that combines forage analysis with a procedure for visual appraisal of hay. This model is utilized to improve awareness and foster improvement and appreciation for forage quality among hay producers at county and state shows. (16…

Describes the development and advantages of LEGUME ID, a multimedia module for agricultural education. LEGUME ID is an example of how teachers, given the opportunity through accessible computer software programs, can create powerful teaching tools. Summarized is a student response to the use of this teacher-produced software program. (MCO)

Describes and evaluates the format and grading procedure of an Environmental Agronomy course offered at Colorado State University. Teaching methods include videotape use, field trips, and lectures addressing topics such as integrated pest management, land application of sewage sludge, pesticide degradation, and organic farming. Standard course…

Surveys were conducted of the directors of 120 Ontario public libraries and 7 Canadian library schools to assess how well the schools are preparing students for administrative and management positions. It was found that the schools are covering the topics deemed important by public libraries through general courses in library administration. (36…

Survey of institutions offering a bachelor's or higher degree in library science showed that the higher the level of the program, the more likely that artificial intelligence/expert systems (AI/ES) courses would be offered. Study concludes that all master's and doctoral level programs should include AI/ES units, and that greater emphasis should be…

The distance education program offered by the University of Oklahoma was studied to determine the impact of telecommunications media upon learning outcomes. Comparison of the attitudes and achievement of students enrolled in the telecommunications course and a control group showed no differences in learning between the groups at any level. (18…

Reviews the history of affirmative action programs in higher education, and discusses problems in recruiting minority faculty members for library schools. It is suggested that library schools can increase the available pool of minority faculty through mentoring programs and the use of faculty networks. (17 references) (LAE)

Reports a survey of 52 American Library Association-accredited library schools on their course offerings in research. Seventy-six courses were examined, and the textbooks, computer programs, and course content are discussed. Some of the reasons schools give for not offering a specific research course are also discussed. (three references) (LAE)

The Rural Physician Associate Program places third year medical students with rural Minnesota physicians, giving students practical experience and giving physicians onsite opportunities for continuing education. Library services, microcomputers, and an electronic mail system serve the information needs of the student/mentor pairs. (SK)

A group of 88 physicians and 126 diabetic patients were surveyed before and 6 and 12 months after doctors' participation in the Office Practice Environment Negotiations Program. Results showed that teaching physicians how to reorganize their practice environment increased adoption of case management strategies. (SK)

The continuing medical education needs of 73 physicians in semirural towns compared with those of 60 urban doctors found the former less satisfied with their opportunities for continuing education. Differences in educational interests of the two groups suggested areas of emphasis for different target audiences. (SK)