Briefly lists the major issues which will affect organizations in the 1980s. Also looks at an evolutionary adaptation of quality circles appropriate for management, the "verteam" or vertical team circle. (CT)

The six essential elements of this model are based on adult learning principles: (1) motivation; (2) ongoing meetings; (3) changes in attitudes, knowledge, and skills; (4) varied formats; (5) small number of participants; and (6) continuous feedback. Comparison with large seminars and individual study illustrates the merits of this format. (SK)

The authors, two of the first nursing faculty to assume a preceptor role in primary care, reflect on their experiences in this role and identify the characteristics and patterns they believe have been essential to the evolution of the preceptor role. They also list advantages of the preceptor methods. (CT)

A model is described in which student nurses' preceptors are the joint-appointee nurse practitioners, with physicians providing consultation and serving as team participants. Key points that are examined are program development at the University of Illinois, how the program actually operated, and some of the problems encountered. (CT)

The microcomputer, an inexpensive computer unit, is now available for business education teachers to use in data processing courses. Elements of a computer course design are discussed: selecting equipment, selecting students, and course design. Explanations of the terms "hardware" and "software" are included. (CT)

Describes a word processing course which is structured to provide a hands-on experience with all the elements present in a centralized word processing center. The program provides expanded information processing capabilities to faculty and administrative offices plus experience for students in the utlization of modern equipment and systems…

The financing, structure, staffing, enrollments, and curricula of European vocational education systems display similarities to American occupational education programs which can form the basis for cooperative educational reforms. (SK)

Describes a program of outdoor adventure activities within which managers can develop their powers to cope with change and to solve problems. (SK)

Presents strategies which facilitate the design, development, and operation of cooperative national training programs for health science faculty. Twelve references are listed. (FM)

This article describes procedures for setting up a before- or after-school gymnastics program based on three principles: basic skills and safety rules; orientation to the physical setup and a demonstration of spotting techniques; and rewarding students. (JMF)

A program is described that provides physical therapy and a wide variety of activities for the handicapped. (JD)

The use of heart rate measurement to aid in the design of individualized exercise programs is suggested. (LH)

Integration of staff development and career education concepts is examined from the following viewpoints: training (through graduate courses, conferences, or staff development programs); trainers (in-house or visiting experts); timing (long-term, short-term); location; and who should be involved. (CT)

Training methods for the preparation of teacher aides are described. (LH)

Suggests redesigning the solo segment of outdoor programs to maximize the reflective experience of each participant. Discusses the cognitive problems of many young offenders, the component skills of reflection, and the use of individualized preparation or more active, survival-oriented solos to facilitate participants' reflective thinking. (SV)