Twelve experts from United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) member countries were invited participants in a meeting which was organized to assess the progress and results of UNESCO's Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP II) since an organizational meeting in May 1979, and to provide advice for future…

SUGGESTED CURRICULUMS PROVIDE A GUIDE FOR TRAINING QUALIFIED WORKERS IN HANDLING BUSINESS PAPERS, PERFORMING FILING AND RETRIEVAL OPERATIONS, AND PREPARING REPORTS. THE GUIDE SHOULD BE OF ASSISTANCE TO ADMINISTRATORS, SUPERVISORS, AND TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING AND ORGANIZING TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE MATERIALS WERE PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF SOUTH-WESTERN…

This document presents the management system developed by the University of New Hampshire-Portsmouth Twelfth Cycle Teacher Corps Project. This system, although very flexible and continually modified, is presented as a model that may be useful to other projects. According to the report, project goals, training objectives, and expected outcomes are…

The first of a ten-part series developed to help instructors conduct training programs more effectively. Covers establishing objectives, identifying the participants, selecting a facility, preparing teaching materials, and keeping records. Includes a preparation and planning checklist. (EM)

With recognition of each other's expertise and authority, educators and visiting nurse association personnel worked together in developing new record-keeping systems. (Editor)

Discusses the importance of teaching word processing skills in office procedures courses. Elements of such a program include word processing equipment, machine dictation and transcription, keyboarding applications, copy processing, records management, and word processing simulation. (CT)

A report is given of a health education project which is developing ideas and formats for learning units, recordkeeping systems, management models, needs assessment, and program evaluation and revision. (JD)

Steps in establishment of Indiana University School of Dentistry's quality assurance program included gathering existing information on quality assurance; ascertaining administrative support; appointing a committee; defining terms and setting goals; raising awareness and commitment; designing a patient satisfaction survey; undertaking a chart…

Planning for and implementing the Financial Accounting and Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards for nonpension retirement benefits gives colleges and universities an opportunity to assess and revise their retiree health benefit plans. However, assessment of the current plan, objectives of changes, projected impact, and…

The objective of the unified database (UDB) program was to develop an automated information system that would be useful in the design, development, testing, and support of new Air Force aircraft weapon systems. Primary emphasis was on the development of: (1) a historical logistics data repository system to provide convenient and timely access to…

Training materials for family day care providers are offered in this document in the form of pages providing topics for discussion and suggested workshop activities. Discussion materials consist of prototype forms for gathering data and keeping records, as well as guidelines for caregiving functions such as feeding, first aid, arranging the home…

This paper addresses the role of the local Head Start program mental health consultant and outlines ways in which the program can assure optimal use of the consultant's services. The Head Start program incorporates the services of a local consultant to promote the mental health of children and parents. The specialist's role is to assist staff and…

One practical consideration in the implementation of individualized instruction is the development of a record keeping system. It should reflect the characteristics of the instructional system it serves by (1) tracking the progress of the learner through stated objectives; (2) providing diagnostic data of proficiencies and deficiencies; (3)…

Contains suggestions to help vocational teachers develop and implement a placement plan that helps ensure and document their program's success. Suggestions concern the content and use of student files, development of employer files, cross references, various methods of public relations, matching students to jobs, and files on interviews. (CT)