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Williams, David L., Ed.; Munstermann, Ulrich, Ed.; Gamble, Helen E. W., Ed. – 2002
These Action Papers of seven committees of The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) Youth Assembly represent the efforts of young people, who have been given the opportunity to voice their personal opinions on issues permanently on the international agenda. The Committee on Education and Employment analyzes improving quality of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Differences, Disarmament, Economic Development
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, CO. – 1992
This document, prepared by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, presents six policy recommendations and implementation strategies to state and higher education leaders. This agenda for the 21st century is suggested to help higher education serve the needs of a multicultural society in a global and technologically oriented…
Descriptors: Accountability, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
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Hutchins, Vince L.; McPherson, Merle – American Psychologist, 1991
Describes the trends and objectives in caring for children with special health needs advanced by the U.S. Public Health Service and congressional legislation, especially PL99-457. This national agenda calls for family-centered, community-based services; interagency coordination; and improved insurance coverage. (DM)
Descriptors: Children, Community Programs, Disabilities, Family Programs
Kazis, Richard – Jobs for the Future, 2005
As part of the broader policy debate on how to reform K-12 education, particularly high schools, basic questions about career and technical education are on the table. "Remaking Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century" begins with a summary of what researchers know--and do not know--about the value of high school…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, High Schools, Teaching Methods, Technical Education
Groff, Warren H. – 1991
This paper examines institutional restructuring in higher education for the 1990s and the 21st century and the leadership required for that restructuring. Following an overview and a discussion of selected pertinent demographic, social, economic, technological, and political variables, the paper focuses on the strategic importance of Mid-America…
Descriptors: Developing Institutions, Economic Change, Educational Change, Futures (of Society)
Ruppert, Sandra S. – 1997
The purpose of this study was: (1) to examine state legislature agendas for providing access to use of technology for educational purposes; (2) to review legislative policy concerns and priorities related to the role of technology in postsecondary education; and (3) to examine the effect of legislative views and actions regarding technology on…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Educational Technology, Higher Education
Council on Library Resources, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1983
Reports are presented from two meetings on research libraries that brought together individuals concerned with the process of scholarly communication. Libraries were the central topic of both meetings, but they were considered as part of a system that also includes book and journal publishing, the obligations and concerns of university…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Dissemination, Library Acquisition, Library Cooperation