Based on information gathered from a statewide survey and a study of six college programs, this series of monographs presents findings and suggested applications for postsecondary development programs for occupational education students. The first of nine monographs contains an overview of research results. The results are based on an examination of cognitive and affective student variables and envireonmental and progrm variables. The remaining monographs, 2 through 9, contain the following: (2) discussion of developmental student recruitment and selection; (3) review of diagnostic and prescriptive procedures in the light of individual and group concerns; (4) exmination of factors impinging on program development particularly for reading, writing, and study skills components; (5) presentation of considerations related to staffing and facilities; (6) exploration of comprehensive (student, staff, and program-centered outcomes) evaluation standards; (7) inspection of factors involved in program cost analysis; (8) presentation of an approach to staff development; and (9) summarization of study findings and follow-up implications. Most of the monographs are formatted as follows: problems and issues, recommendations and implications, potential impact, and guide questions for considering program standards. (CSS)