Development of Alternative Continuing Educational Systems for Preventing the Technological Obsolescence of Air Force Scientists and Engineers. Volume II. Survey of Continuing Educational Programs within Selected Industries and Universities.

Abstract

Survey data obtained from industries and universities are summarized and analyzed from the standpoint of the Air Force's requirement for updating its military scientists and engineers. It is concluded that the wide range of innovative methods of C.E. in use or in development within selected industries and universities, can be of use to the Air Force in developing alternative systems or enhancing its current system of continuing education (C.E.). Also, the initiative being taken by colleges and universities to meet the mounting updating needs of engineers and scientists, management personnel, and health professionals, particularly physicians, was a revealing finding. The greatest effort and the most experimentation, however, is occurring in the field of postgraduate medical education. The Air Force's effort in implementing alternative systems of C.E. could be greatly accelerated if it adopted many of the innovative motivational techniques and methods of C.E. that both physicians and other health personnel have available to assist them in meeting their renewal and continuing education needs. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0751490

Entities

People

  • Edward B. Slebodnick
  • Louis Lisez

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Education
  • Engineers
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Scientists
  • Students
  • Universities

Readers

  • Aerospace Research.
  • Systems Analysis and Design