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Anastasio, E. R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Written program plans that state specific objectives and responsibilities will help ensure that patrons are provided with more than just a facility with equipment and supplies. Suggestions for developing specific activity plans are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Long Range Planning, Management by Objectives, Military Personnel
Orthner, Dennis K.; Smith, Suzanna D. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
A needs assessment program can help recreation managers recognize new and changing leisure interests and needs of the people they serve. This article reviews strategies that military services use in needs assessment programs. Issues encountered when conducting an assessment are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Individual Needs, Leisure Time, Military Personnel
Strobell, Adah Parker – Parks and Recreation, 1977
The administrator of a recreational program needs to constantly evaluate that program to be sure it is accomplishing the objectives for which it is established; while objective and subjective evaluation on the part of leaders and participants are valuable, factual computerized data are also a reliable tool. (JD)
Descriptors: Computers, Evaluation Methods, Human Services, Measurement Objectives
PDF pending restorationWebster, Elaine – 1976
A pilot project investigating the feasibility of year-round recreational programs in rural counties of populations of less than 10,000 is described in this report. (Sheridan County, Kansas, was chosen as the project site.) Part I, the introductory section, briefly defines recreation and its relation to human needs. Part II provides a geographic…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Budgeting, County Programs, Geographic Location
Download full textFolsom, Hyta P. – 1991
This report describes a before- and after-school program for children in prekindergarten through grade 5, implemented at a rural elementary school. The feasibility of the program was evaluated by a survey conducted at a Parent Teacher Association meeting. Because it has become more common for both parents to work outside the home, the number of…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Carleton, Nancy L.; And Others – 1984
Through efforts of concerned, knowledgeable, and culturally aware individuals, recreational programs which may help the special needs of Native Americans can be designed and implemented. Knowledge of tribal similarities and differences, cultural values, diverse life-styles, tribal beliefs, socioeconomic status, and leisure pursuits is paramount in…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Involvement
Woods, Ruth Dial; And Others – 1978
Robeson County, North Carolina, has the largest Indian population in the state. There are 25,684 Lumbee Indians in the county; Indian students comprise 61 percent of the school population. In compliance with Title IV-A regulations, a 1978-79 needs assessment was conducted to allow the Indian community participation in the development of cultural…
Descriptors: American Indian Studies, American Indians, Compensatory Education, Counseling Services
