Describes the youth and instructors at Higher Horizons, a New York adventure education program for delinquent youth. Presents a model of the programs unique approach to outdoor reduction program staffing that addresses the problems of staff turnover and burnout and enhances the therapeutic process. (SB)

This publication reports background information, a rationale, and a proposed state system for classification and retrieval of vocational-technical education curriculum materials for Alabama - a result of the state/federal-funded project entitled "Vocational Education Curriculum Operation--Management Plan" (VO-ED COMP). Major components…

A portfolio model, using student evaluations and faculty publishing records, designed for classifying faculty at Ball State University (Indiana) is described, policy alternatives arising from the new method are examined, and a more general portfolio model using a variety of measures of teaching effectiveness and research activities is suggested.…

The functions of public relations offices are described for four small colleges and one small private school: Spelman College (Georgia); North Harris County College (Texas); Scripps College (California); Lafayette College (Pennsylvania); and Maumee Valley Country Day School (Ohio). Focus is on creative and effective use of a small staff and…

As an informational aid for institutions interested in initiating displaced homemaker projects, this manual describes the development and operations of Hagerstown Junior College's Office of Displaced Homemaker Services. The manual's introduction outlines the specific objectives of the office, which was created to provide support services and/or…

This guide consists of suggestions, ideas, and tips intended to stimulate development of cooperative summer youth employment programs in local communities. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: tips on where to start, suggestions on how to get started, hints on securing resources, program resources, use of…

This volume consisting of state of the art reviews, suggestions and guidelines for practitioners, and program descriptions deals with the current and potential applications of computers in the delivery of services for vocational rehabilitation (VR). Discussed first are current applications of computer technology in rehabilitative service delivery.…