Climate for Articulation. Report of a Conference of Vocational Directors and Technical College Presidents and Directors in South Carolina, October 12-14, 1978.

Overview & Synopsis

A summary is presented of the proceedings of a South Carolina conference of vocational and technical college presidents and directors which focused on (1) the articulation of selected secondary level vocational education and similar postsecondary level technical institution programs and (2) mutual concerns of vocational directors and technical institution administrators. The report includes a speech by Dr. Gene Bottoms discussing the professional basis for articulation, national concerns in vocational education, and the basis for federal investment in vocational education and a speech by Dr. Dan Dunham addressing eight priorities in education and the need for articulation between secondary and postsecondary vocational education and between vocational education and the work place. Abstracts of presentations by program participants and representatives of the Trident Technical College area are also given. A summary of decisions reached by conference discussion groups is outlined; forms used by discussion groups to list needs are appended. (LRA)