This document provides information about the process a school-level team will use to complete the Predictor Implementation School/District Self-Assessment (PISA) (ED629041). This process involves four major steps including (1) identifying team members, (2) establishing a location and time for the meeting, (3) preparing for the meeting, and (4)…

An updated and expanded version of a 1976 monograph on alumni travel is presented. It provides practical information on all aspects of alumni travel, including the pros and cons of travel service programs for alumni, marketing and promoting tours, and legal and planning considerations. Along with basic, how-to articles, the handbook also features…

The author, who took a performing arts tour of Japan with 35 junior high students and seven adults, provides some tips to other music educators intending such a venture. Discussed are goals and objectives, getting things started, maintaining the pace, logistics, and final organization. (RM)

Experiential educators can prepare students and clients for living in the global society of the new millennium through international experiences, both short- and long-term. The elements of experiential education--risk/challenge, direct experience, processing and reflection--can be important aspects of the international experience. Historically,…

Social studies educators frequently receive publicity about programs of academic travel abroad. The sponsoring organizations and institutions claim that these programs will improve foreign language ability, create greater international understanding, and help students grow personally. The question is whether or not these claims are supported by…

To recruit from the multicultural and lucrative international student market, colleges and universities are advised to develop a strong marketing plan; develop publications tailored to this population; and make a personal visit to targeted countries. (MSE)

Designed for instructors in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) interested in conducting a travel study class, this guide describes and explains the requirements of the district's International Education Program (IEP). Following introductory material stressing the importance of international education, the guide reviews the purpose…

Successful techniques for administering alumni associations are described, including a live mascot (University of Redlands, California, bulldog), ethical/social focus reflecting institutional mission (University of Notre Dame, Illinois), humorous gifts for board members resulting in high attendance and participation (University of Idaho), and…

Provides guidelines for international camping programs including specific information with regard to characteristics for participants, orientation, logistics, contacts, budget, and quality assurance, Topics include desirable attitudes and backgrounds from campers and staff, staff leadership and practical skills, cultural awareness training, legal…

Successful alumni travel programs require good organization, careful targeting, and attention to detail. Planning includes understanding audience demographics, choosing an appropriate tour, knowing current travel trends and constraints, selecting the best host for the group, calculation of costs and tax limitations, choosing a good agent, and…

Techniques for more cost-effective college alumni chapter administration include better marketing and communications, regionally tailored periodicals, planning ahead, coordinating spring volunteer training with admissions travel, encouraging faculty participation, using mentors for program development, letting chapters pay expenses, and better use…

The task of planning, negotiating, and implementing an international training project differs according to setting. This article provides a checklist for international project facilitators that suggests thoroughly assessing in advance: objectives, sponsors, skill levels, evaluation methods, equipment needs, software language, copying services,…

International alumni programs can strengthen relationships overseas, stimulate student recruitment efforts, and provide student placement options. A strong overseas program benefits from a careful strategy, thorough research, faculty cooperation, innovative use of communications technology, and support of chapter objectives. (MSE)

This handbook provides adult basic education teachers with instructional materials for working with adult mentally handicapped students. Section 1 examines planning programs for adult mentally retarded students (getting started, specific considerations, various kinds of program sites) and implementing instruction (staff selection and training).…