This collection of historical accounts provides diverse perspectives on the structure and culture of the community of researchers who completed their studies under the mentorship of researchers at "SMEC." These her/histories provide multiple perspectives on the goals and values that motivated educators to become "SMEC" scholars.

The purpose of this investigation was to build the blueprint of Taiwanese public higher education's fundraising. This study applied three surveys (NSH, NSC, and NSF) to three populations' samples (public universities, corporations, and foundations in Taiwan) as well as qualitative interviews toward these three populations in order to explore…

A study of 215 women aged 25 to 65 was conducted to determine the relationship between their participation in regular, vigorous exercise and their exercise locus of control, health values, physical appearance values, physical fitness values, attitudes toward physical activity, and barriers to exercise. Results are discussed. (MT)

This study was designed to compare the attitudes of Ohio school superintendents toward vocational education and to determine what factor differentiates the administrators of school districts that contract their vocational training to other vocational school districts from those that do not. After a pilot study was completed and the instrument…

Notes that one of the most significant characteristics of mutual aid groups is the fact that they are empowering and thus delineating. They enable members to feel and use their strengths, their own power, to have control over their own lives. (Author/AM)

Means-end analysis was used to examine the linkages between elements of an Outward Bound course and the personal benefits and outcomes obtained or reinforced by course completion. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 216 persons, who completed a course at the North Carolina Outward Bound School. Respondents were aged 14-66 (83…

The Curriculum Orientation Profile was designed to assist in the identification of individual perspectives on curriculum and curricular decision-making. It contains 57 items, with which one agrees or disagrees. Each item is also given a code to be used in interpreting the score. Items with which one agrees are assigned to one of five codes,…

Presents findings of a survey incorporating eight value scales from the Maryland Work Value Inventory (MWVI) concerning the meaning of work, values associated with work, and the relationship between both and job satisfaction. (Editor/TA)

Since its inception in 1941, Outward Bound has retained certain core values, but some instructors and administrators have been concerned that these principles are no longer being conveyed in practice. With the collaboration of 13 experts, the 11 principles of Outward Bound programs in the United States were identified and defined. These principles…

Morry's Camp specifically serves low-income and at-risk New York City youth by providing a maintenance and prevention program focused on the camp community, youth development, and education. Campers attend for 4 years, and there is a "post-grad" program for those who have completed the 4 years. The camp has a year-round component in which staff…

The effects of two forms of presentation of the Army Racial Awareness Program (RAP) on the personal values of equality and freedom were assessed. Subjects were Army personnel assigned to RAP at Fort Meade, Md. The research instrument was the Rokeach Value Survey, in pretest-posttest administrations. Results suggested that the official RAP…

The Teacher Preparation Workshop and Test Workshops Project were conducted to develop and pilot test a process approach to staff development in career education in the affective domain at elementary and middle school levels. An attempt was made to develop selected learning experiences which would influence attitudes of teachers toward…

A teacher attitude workshop, designed to develop more positive attitudes toward career education and to develop teacher competency in the application of curriculum in the affective domain is described in the monograph, which also provides the background and rationale of the workshop. The workshop was designed by a university laboratory school in…

The document is the leader's guide to a workshop designed to provide teachers with experiences which will assist them in developing more positive attitudes toward career education and in using affective approaches to curriculum. It contains all materials in the participant's handbook, including a measurement instrument. A suggested schedule…

The document is the participant's handbook for a workshop designed to provide teachers with experiences which will assist them in developing more positive attitudes toward career education and in using affective approaches to curriculum. The workshop has 10 components, and is suggested for eight two-hour sessions. The components are titled: (1)…