This handbook has been compiled to aid concerned individuals and ecology groups more adequately define their goals, initiate good programs, and take effective action. It examines the ways a group of working individuals can become involved in action programs for ecological change. Part 1 deals with organization, preliminary organizing, structuring,…

The National Council for Educational Technology (NCET) was established in 1967 by the British government as a central agency for the promotion of research, the initiation of development, the coordination of training, and the dissemination of information relevant to educational technology. This report covers the activities of the council from its…

This document provides a detailed model for the development of a differentiated staffing program, which can continue to be modified. The historical development of the Temple City model is outlined. The organization of the project is set out in detail, beginning with the establishment of a steering committee in December 1966, followed by a…

Proposed programs and budgets for 1973-1974 of the following divisions of the Unesco Communication commission are summarized: Free flow of information and development of communication; Documentation, libraries and archives; Public information and promotion of international understanding; and, Statistics relating to education, science and…

This article describes the activities of the National Intramural Sports Council, formed to provide leadership in the initiation and improvement of intramural programs at all educational levels. (MJB)

Self help groups involving the cooperative efforts of professionals and hearing impaired persons are discussed and issues in their development highlighted by the example of one such local group. (CL)

This document presents findings about the development and sustainability of academic nonprofit centers. It describes how such centers, which focus on the management and development of the nonprofit sector, work. The findings are based on a literature review, 16 personal interviews with current or former directors of nonprofit management or…

Authors describe the development of the Oakland County (Michigan) Curriculum Council. (CB)

The American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation now has a Dance Division. (GC)

The concept of quality circles is discussed. The authors explore company compatibility with Japanese management philosophy, a compatibility test, planning for the change to quality circles, need for a flexible design, and setting worthwhile goals. (CT)

Describes collaborative efforts of the National Career Development Association, National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, and Career Development Training Institute at Oakland University which resulted in the emergence and recognition of the important role of career development facilitators (CDGs). Summarized development of CDG…

Water collection in rural areas of Uganda is left primarily to women and children. Katosi Women Development Trust, an NGO based in rural Uganda has focused on addressing the gender-linked issue of increased water sources near the home through the construction of rain water collection tanks. In an effort to improve the income of members as well as…

Guidelines for environmental organizations who wish to establish student internships or use interns more effectively are presented, based on 1983-1984 interviews and surveys of environmental group representatives. While the focus is on internships for undergraduate and graduate students, environmental interns may be recent college graduates, high…

This advisor's handbook is designed to help the trade and industrial instructor develop a strong and meaningful instructional program through the utilization of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) as a teaching tool. Materials are organized into ten chapters. Chapter 1 provides general information. Chapter 2 contains information and…