One hundred fifty-two undergraduate students at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania were surveyed to determine if the involvement of their liaison librarian in theater productions and orchestra had an effect on their relationship with the library. The study shows positive and statistically significant results for students who participated in…

Reports that adult education through participatory action-research has provided the framework for experiments carried out by groups associated with the International Co-operative University. Traces the background of the development of this method in Latin America and its principal characteristics. (CH)

Discusses the benefit of creating access for impaired or immobile persons to ritualistic experiences. The practice of bringing the ritual experience to the individual unable to physically attend significant events is described. Case studies are included. (NRB)

Reports the results of the National Commission for Employment Policy's report on populations served by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Results indicate that Hispanic Americans are underrepresented in JTPA programs; Hispanic community-based organizations are currently being polled to identify reasons for this underrepresentation. (CH)

The authors discuss special barriers that women must overcome when continuing their education after having children. Internal and external barriers are identified, as well as characteristics within the population. The authors discuss how faculty and school administrators can assist reentry women with some of their needs. (CH)

The author explains the various leadership opportunities existing at all levels of the American Vocational Association. (CH)

Outlines the benefits of community and staff councils at school sites and their role in advancing equity in education. Councils can promote equity by broadening the base of citizen participation and enabling schools to mobilize other community resources. Realization of equity benefits depends on the talents of council leaders. (SA)

The authors discuss typical industrial relations in Italy. Two case studies are contrasted. (CH)

The most accessible measure of success of local and regional inservice providers is participation by principals. This article discusses various incentives for attracting participation. (MT)

The low level of participation in adult basic education by older adults with minimal education invites consideration of the impact of illiteracy on older adults. Discussed are the role of reading among this population, the adequacy of commonly used definitions and measures of literacy for older adults, and recommendations for research and…

Discusses managers as staff developers. Describes three managerial types: (1) high structure, low interest; (2) low structure, high interest; and (3) high structure, high interest. Presents guidelines for improving the staff development process. (CH)

Describes application of techniques for structuring interchange and feedback process in adolescent psychotherapy groups, including random assignment of "roles" for each member during sessions, "parent hot seat" exercises, group goal booklets, and negotiation exercises. Techniques discussed have proven helpful in ensuring effective group…

Presents a model of three types of learning groups, i.e., leader-centered, content-centered, and group-member-centered. Describes the characteristics and uses of each type. (RC)

Describes efforts undertaken as part of a large scale research project to engage schools and school personnel to participate as research subjects. Identifies planning, staffing, access, formalization, maintenance of participation, and dissemination of research findings to the participating organization or individuals as critical concerns for site…

The author discusses women's labor market participation during this century, focusing on the current figure with 70 percent of women age 25 to 54 as labor force participants. She projects that increases will continue, although at a slower pace, between 1986 and 2000. (CH)