Introduction of experimental programs in higher education confronts faculty with problems and possibilities attendant with programmatic change. This article attempts to describe the position faculty has been placed in, as well as the kind of questions they should ask regarding the introduction of alternative study patterns. (Author)

The "future" is presented as an ever evolving process being conducted now. The role of the school, the teacher, the school administrator, the curriculum, and the community are discussed by the authors as they relate to the future as challenge to all educators. (Author)

In examining the role of departmental leadership in higher education, the author tried to: (1) describe the role of the departmental chairman; (2) develop defining characteristics of leadership with regard to the department chairmanship; and (3) make definitive judgments for possible change in the selection and development of department leaders.…

Teaching must arrange environments so learners can make maximum use of these educational environments. Effective educational systems must begin with teacher training. Instructors must show mastery in the areas of subject matter, techniques of delivery and getting to know the learner. Better educational systems and testing techniques are needed.…

Action-oriented introspection by university faculties and administrators could lead to new configurations which build public confidence in, and support for, higher education. Changes in faculty, curriculum and decision systems could be directed toward satisfaction of constituent and client needs without sacrificing institutional or…

The rising expectations and aspirations of black students in their quest for identity and self determination have given rise to their rejection of the dominant culture's definition of the black man. Top priorities as perceived by blacks in legitimizing their manhood are presented. (Author)

Ethnic prejudice, particularly against blacks, is most pervasive and is not perceived by whites. The conditioning of whites into a superiority/inferiority syndrome for over 300 years has resulted in psychological and physical damage to discriminatees and discriminators. Concerted efforts must be mounted to overcome this. (Author)

Educational organizations must harness forces within their own systems and in the larger environment that could stimulate changes that will make school systems viable learning systems. One way is to adopt organizational patterns and management concepts being developed by business, industry, and government. "Matrix" organizations are also…

Increasing pressure is being placed upon university personnel to contribute their expertise to solving society's off-campus problems. The purpose of this manuscript is to discuss the consultation process and present a behavioral model as a possible alternative to improving one's skills as a facilitator of change. (Author)

The educational, economic, and social environments of black children are discussed in terms of their effect on the children's behavior. These environmental influences are carefully examined as causal determinants for certain types of behavior. Suggestions for improving black children's futures are made. (Author/HLM)

This paper discusses the future growth of academic computing and outlines proposals that (1) recommend all curriculums and (2) advocate increased computer knowledge by faculty members. As computing expands in the future, graduates will be required to possess knowledge beyond the computer appreciation level and approach the computer fluency stage.…

The quality of our education system is being challenged. It is the role of the administrator to see that education is relevant, because there are rapid changes in career situations that students will face upon graduation. The administrator must meet the needs of students by developing meaningful career education programs. (Author)

Prospective teachers in undergraduate programs of professional teacher education should experience working with children in school settings as well as in the larger community and observe and participate in pre-student teaching and in student teaching where learning experiences for pupils are based on recommended psychological principles of…

Research consultants are serving educational institutions. Functions of the research consultant are detailed in a contractual agreement, and duties are understood by all. Increasingly less clear appears to be the role of this consultant as he interacts with project personnel. Ten principles are advanced as guides to successful research consulting.…

Public schools and universities, involved in implementing teacher education programs, cooperatively need to prepare teachers who can guide each pupil in the school and class setting to attain optimal growth in all relevant facets of development. Outdated approaches in teaching need to be identified and guidance given to prospective teachers.…