A model for evaluating the effectiveness of graduate programs is proposed. It is emphasized that the primary purpose of this model is to provide graduate program administrators with data that will aid program assessment and curricular improvement. Examples of five forms useful in gathering data are appended. (MM)

The study found that counseled students graduated at a higher rate within four years and use of either service was associated with a reduced rate of leaving in bad standing, grade point average below 2.0. The results define a potential accountability basis for these services in terms of educational outcomes. (Author)

The interim report presents an evaluation of TADS (Technical Assistance Development System) through case studies of TADS technical assistance to the staffs of two demonstration programs for preschool handicapped children and their families. Purposes of the study included obtaining indepth descriptions of the technical assistance process to…

SEVERAL CASES OF ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT ARE EXAMINED FOR COMMON STRATEGIES APPLIED IN A SELECTED GROUP OF CASES. STUDIES SELECTED MET THE CONCEPT OF ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDED SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO INDICATE CASE OUTCOME. AFTER SELECTING THE STUDIES, THE STRATEGY AND ISSUES OF EACH WERE IDENTIFIED, AND COMPARISONS WERE MADE OF…

This article presents the results of an experiment that was set up to determine the effectiveness of a self-directed learning method in English for Special Purposes at the "Ecole des Mines" in France. A group of students devoted two of their allotted three-and-one-half hours per week to semi-autonomous work. Through a questionnaire, the…

A study was made of the effectiveness of the San Francisco Unified School District's Special and Vocational Educational Programs in preparing handicapped students for the work world. Ninety-eight high school graduates were divided into two groups--those who had received vocational training (T) and those who hadn't (NT)--and were interviewed along…

The followup study assessed employment variables among persons who had experienced the Comprehensive Residential Family Career Education Model IV of the Mountain-Plains program. The assessment was accomplished by focusing on the current status of former Mountain-Plains students with regard to work variables: income, satisfaction derived from work,…

This study proposed to identify and report current programs of student follow-up at 16 Illinois and 24 non-Illinois public junior colleges. Plans and recommendations are given for improving follow-up programs in Illinois. The author concluded that (1) the purpose of follow-up is to evaluate and improve the institution's performance; (2)…

Individuals or groups interested in conducting follow-up studies of former students should find this document helpful. A follow-up study is a procedure for accumulating pertinent data from or about individuals after they have had similar or comparable experience. Generally the follow-up study should obtain information which assists in determining…

A difficult aspect of continuing education is evaluation, especially of publications used for program development. This case study was undertaken to determine the usability of four publications in a 4-H forestry seedling planting program as rated by professionals and 4-Hers. The intent was to develop instrumentation that can be used in any program…

A 6-month followup study examined children in 10 grade 3 classes, six of which had received the "Kids on the Block" puppet presentation to determine if their knowledge and attitudes toward handicapped peers had improved. Experimental subjects demonstrated significantly greater knowledge concerning handicapping conditions but attitudinal…

Used cross-sectional method for evaluating social service programs in industrial setting to estimate numbers of workers needing social services, levels of program use, and penetration and to examine program outcome. Workers served by social service or employee assistance programs can be examined to determine additional services needed, adequacy of…

Results of the second research project in the Oregon Developing Understanding of Self and Others (DUSO)-2-Revised Research Studies Series suggest that the DUSO-type programs may be imperfect tools for building a complete cognitive, affective, and behavioral structure for developing self-esteem and social skills. (ABL)

Results of studies of the effects of early childhood compensatory education programs indicate long-term benefits but not long-term cognitive gains. These findings may be explained by an interaction of the programs being studied at any early point in social change (rising tide) with a hypothesized intervening variable (cognitive effects). (DB)

The synthesis of 35 single-subject nonaversive treatments of classroom behavior problems indicated that reinforcement and feedback are highly effective as a remedy across a variety of behaviors, settings, and administrative arrangements. (Author/DB)