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Nihiser, Allison J.; Lee, Sarah M.; Wechsler, Howell; McKenna, Mary; Odom, Erica; Reinold, Chris; Thompson, Diane; Grummer-Strawn, Larry – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: School-based body mass index (BMI) measurement has attracted much attention across the nation from researchers, school officials, legislators, and the media as a potential approach to address obesity among youth. Methods: An expert panel, convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2005, reviewed and provided…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Measurement, Obesity, Children
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Juchartz, Donald D. – Journal of Extension, 1978
From his extension experience in Wayne County, Michigan, the third most populous county in the nation, the author offers some principles to consider in enhancing staff and program effectiveness: resource assessment, staff utilization, program funding, time management, and program visibility. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Guidelines
Lutz, Ronald J. – 2000
This document presents Michigan's standards in industrial technology education and details assessment procedures that will enable Michigan industrial technology teachers to analyze, upgrade, and justify their current programs. The introductory section contains the following materials: a discussion of supportive organizations; an overview of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Definitions, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
Harris, Richard – 1983
This report is intended to help Michigan's vocational and technical teachers and administrators make decisions regarding the purchase of microcomputer hardware and software for professional use. Addressed in a discussion of computer hardware are current and planned inventories of microcomputer hardware located in the public vocational and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs