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Ashcraft, Nikki – English Teaching Forum, 2022
Many Language teacher associations (LTAs) are nonprofit organizations and thus rely heavily on volunteers to carry out their mission. A volunteer is a person who donates time and labor in service to others. In the case of LTAs, volunteers play key roles in governing the association, planning and realizing national conferences and local workshops,…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Holmes, Kirsten; Paull, Megan; Haski-Leventhal, Debbie; MacCallum, Judith; Omari, Maryam; Walker, Gabrielle; Scott, Rowena; Young, Susan; Maher, Annette – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2021
University student volunteering is prevalent in Western countries, but has rarely been critically evaluated by researchers. Little is known about the different ways in which student volunteer programmes are organised. Using a matrix constructed from the publicly available websites of all Australian universities, and 60 interviews with key…
Descriptors: Student Volunteers, College Students, Models, Program Administration
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Dorn,Sheri; Slagle, Krissy – Journal of Extension, 2016
MG SPROUTS was developed as a "project-in-a-box" program, a self-contained educational programming tool for Extension agents working with master gardener Extension volunteers (MGEVs). The program design incorporates programmatic materials and project management materials and follows best management practices for volunteer management. MG…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Program Design, Gardening
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Langellotto, Gail Ann; Dorn, Sheri – Journal of Extension, 2016
Developing an online resource site for Extension master gardener (EMG) coordinators is an ongoing project for Extension collaborators. Begun in 2014, the website includes peer-reviewed resources focused on best practices in volunteer management and program administration. The website is organized according to nine resource categories (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Educational Technology, Web Sites, Gardening
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Bradley, Lucy K.; Cook, Jonneen; Cook, Chris – Journal of Extension, 2011
North Carolina State University has incorporated many aspects of volunteer program administration and reporting into an on-line solution that integrates impact reporting into daily program management. The Extension Master Gardener Intranet automates many of the administrative tasks associated with volunteer management, increasing efficiency, and…
Descriptors: Program Administration, Volunteer Training, Program Effectiveness, Volunteers
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Weng, Suzie S.; Rotabi, Karen Smith; McIntosh, Edward M.; High, Jennifer G.; Pohl, Amanda; Herrmann, Amy – Journal of Social Work Education, 2015
Postdeployment family reintegration and relationship breakdown among combat veterans has received considerable attention from the Department of Defense and the media. Social interventions have been developed as a family strengthening strategy. In this article, we present a university-Wounded Warrior partnership where a relationship enhancement…
Descriptors: Social Work, Military Personnel, Military Service, Injuries
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Zhang, Huirong; Xiong, Jianjie; Song, Naiqing – Chinese Education and Society, 2013
This article describes Southwest University's no-fee teacher education internship models in terms of their organization, content, requirements, and quality assurance. It further introduces the quality assurance system, which comprises building a teaching internship system, establishing internship sites, guiding teacher training, and processing…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Educational Innovation, Fees, Paying for College
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Kjøllesdal, Anders; Asheim, Jonas; Boks, Casper – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Sustainable design issues are complex and multi-faceted and need integration in the education of young designers. Current research recommends a holistic view based on problem-solving and inter-disciplinary work, yet few design educators have brought these ideas to their full consequence. Sustainability education for designers is still often rooted…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sustainable Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Design
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Truluck, Janet; Kim, Young Sek; Valentine, Thomas – Adult Learning, 2010
Developing educational programs for older adults who are highly educated and healthy is necessary in order to meet the learning needs for this specific group. One response to this demand for educational programs is the Learning in Retirement Organization (LIR). LIR began in New York City in 1962 as an educational program for retired professionals.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Older Adults, Retirement
Weaver, Gail Berson; Odermatt, Diane – CASE Currents, 1981
The Mills College Alumnae Admissions Representative program is described. Three priorities for developing a program are identified: setting goals, deciding on management, and establishing the scope of program. The selection of volunteers and their training are discussed. Recognition of volunteer effort is seen as especially important. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Admission, Higher Education, Private Colleges
Reporting on Reading, 1977
The articles in this publication discuss the use of volunteers in school reading programs. Among the topics dealt with are the advantages to teachers, children, and school districts of using classroom volunteers; types of administrative support that are essential for running a successful volunteer program; current trends in volunteering; motives…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Program Administration
Christion, Laura – Currents, 1994
The strategies used by a variety of colleges to involve alumni in student recruitment efforts are described. These include awards programs, scholarships, talent scouting, college nights, interviewing, special events, and communication with prospective or incoming students. The importance of training and communication in the alumni-recruitment…
Descriptors: Alumni, College Applicants, College Students, Higher Education
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Stedman, Nicole L. P.; Rudd, Rick – Journal of Leadership Education, 2004
The focus of this paper is to provide the profession of volunteer administration (VA) a model outlining theoretical dimensions of the discipline. The dimensions provided include the (a) processes, (b) discipline, (c) foundations, and (d) theoretical base. Volunteer administration is the set of associated processes of operating a volunteer program.…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Program Administration, Models, Educational Theories
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Fenton, Candida – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the Images for All digitisation project at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and lessons learned from it. Design/methodology/approach: This paper describes the background to the project and collections held. It focuses on the development of the project web site, the digitisation of 100…
Descriptors: Archives, Access to Information, Geography, Web Sites
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Leipper, Diane L. – Journal of Volunteer Administration, 2000
Outlines considerations for program managers working with volunteers who have disabilities: accessibility of facilities; potential pitfalls; teamwork; placement; problem resolution; and communication with other staff. (SK)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Motivation, Program Administration, Program Effectiveness
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