Successful continuing professional education programs require that the learners be involved in design and implementation. Program planning and advisory committees are one means of ensuring the participation of adult learners and of meeting their needs. (SK)

Program administration can be enhanced through the use of unilateral groups (focus groups, task forces, advisory committees) and multilateral groups (coalitions, cooperatives, consortia, alliances, subcontractors, partnerships). Groups can help plan programs; share or train staff; share facilities, materials, and equipment; and reduce service…