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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
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
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
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
Silber, Bohne; Rosenstein, Carole – National Endowment for the Arts, 2010
This study began with a readily understandable impulse: to enumerate the nation's outdoor arts festivals and to identify their shared and divergent traits, considering factors such as event programming, staffing, finances, and audience demographics. The reason for this query is also straightforward. To date, no single report or database carries…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Recreational Activities, National Surveys, Audiences
White, Larry J. – West Virginia Department of Education, 2014
This evaluation study provides descriptive information about the implementation and outcomes of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program in West Virginia, from September 2012 through May 2013. The report draws on information from online surveys of directors of 30 CCLC programs and from school teachers for 4,102 participating…
Descriptors: Online Surveys, Program Administration, Administrator Surveys, Teacher Surveys
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
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

Snider, Alan – Journal of Extension, 1985
Describes results of a study focused on the role and relationship of 4-H agents working with program management volunteers in clubs, communities, and counties. Factors found to be instrumental in the expanded involvement of key volunteers include agent self-confidence, belief in volunteerism, strong support system, and careful volunteer selection.…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Leadership, Program Administration, Program Development

Rehnborg, Sarah Jane; DeSpain, Meredith – Journal of Volunteer Administration, 2003
Responses from 20 of 22 Texas state government agencies using volunteers resulted in recommendations for volunteer management: standardize data collection, provide liability coverage, expand recognition programs, hire competent managers, support adequate infrastructure, replicate best practices, share best practices, encourage participation in…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Personnel Management, Program Administration, State Agencies
Leggette, Earl C.; And Others – 1979
This paper reports the result of a three-year research project that implemented the idea of university professors as volunteers to provide released time for public school inservice teachers. It reviews the conception of the idea and gives a detailed account of an actual experiment involving a group of professors and a local high school. The…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Inservice Teacher Education, Junior High Schools
ACTION, Washington, DC. – 1976
A survey questionnaire was mailed to all active Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in the summer of 1975. Based on an internal analysis of the 3,479 respondents (a 66% return), the following findings represent the manner in which PCVs perceive their volunteer experience. Perceived volunteer accomplishments and morale are very high. Volunteers believe…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Programs, International Relations, Job Satisfaction

Benjamin, Ellen J. – Journal of Volunteer Administration, 2001
A survey of 15 corporate volunteer program managers found that administration was complicated by limited staff time and lack of clear policies; employee preferences and incentives/rewards had a higher priority than impact on customers and community; feedback on program results was mostly informal; and 73% reported no measurement process. (Contains…
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Corporations, Employer Employee Relationship, Nonprofit Organizations

Parker, Michael D.; Newman, Bernie S. – Journal of Social Work Education, 1989
A survey identifying the nature and levels of volunteer work contributed by social work educators is reported. Nearly all educators engage in formal volunteer work and perform a variety of roles in human service agencies. Tenure status and primary teaching area are positively associated with amount and type of volunteer work. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Advocacy, College Faculty, Consultation Programs, Higher Education
Freeman, Walter J. – 1978
A study examined the organizational factors contributing to the motivation of 4-H volunteer leaders. A modified form of Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory served as the research design of the study. A total of 149 4-H leaders were interviewed regarding thirteen job factors: recognition; personal growth; relationships with other 4-H leaders,…
Descriptors: Adults, Definitions, Employee Attitudes, Individual Needs
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