Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 98 Part 3.djvu/97

 PUBLIC LAW 98-524—OCT. 19, 1984

98 STAT. 2469

"(C) successful methods of reinforcing and enhancing basic academic skills in vocational settings; "(D) the development of curriculum materials and instructional methods relating to new and emerging technologies, and assessments of the nature of change in the workplace and its effect on individual jobs; and "(E) the identification of institutional characteristics which improve the preparation of youth and adults for employment; "(2) provide leadership development through an advanced study center and inservice education activities for State and local leaders in vocational education; "(3) disseminate the results of the research and development projects funded by the Center; "(4) develop and provide information to facilitate national planning and policy development in vocational education; "(5) provide technical assistance to programs serving special populations, including the handicapped and individuals with limited English proficiency; "(6) act as a clearinghouse for information on contracts or grants made by the States to carry out research, curriculum, and personnel development activities and on contracts or grants made by the Secretary pursuant to this title; "(7) work with States, local educational agencies, and other public agencies in developing methods of planning and evaluating programs, including the followup studies of individuals who complete the program so that such agencies can offer vocational education programs which are more closely related to the types of jobs available in their communities, States, and regions; and "(8) after consultation with the National Commission for Employment Policy, report annually to the Congress, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Labor on the extent, efficiency, and effectiveness of joint planning and coordination under this Act and the Job Training Partnership Act. "(c) The Secretary shall appoint an advisory committee which shall advise the Secretary and the Director with respect to policy issues in the administration of the National Center and in the selection and conduct of major research and demonstration projects and activities of the National Center. The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the Secretary at least three times annually at the site of the National Center. The advisory committee shall consist of not more than twelve members, who shall not be employees of the Federal Government, who shall include— "(1) two members designated by the university with which the National Center is associated; "(2) at least one member selected from individuals nominated by national organizations representing State and local education administrators and teachers; "(3) one member who is an individual recognized nationally for work in the field of vocational education research; "(4) one member who is the owner, chief executive officer, or senior manager of a private business or industry which employs skilled workers and technicians in high-technology occupations; "(5) one member who is an individual recognized nationally for work in the field of labor market economics; "(6) one member who is recognized nationally for work in curriculum in vocational education;

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Ante, p. 2435. 29 USC 1501 note.

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