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King, Jean A. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2010
The author is increasingly sensitive to the Venn diagram of overlapping expertise in which program evaluation intersects a content area such as public health, urban education, or--in the case of Katherine Hay--international development. Many evaluators practice in these areas of overlap, experts in the evaluation of a specific domain. Given her…
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Developing Nations, Intellectual Disciplines, Evaluators
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King, Jean; Greenseid, Lija – American Journal of Evaluation, 2007
This article presents an interview with Michael Patton whose professional evolution has contributed to the way evaluation in the United States is understood and practiced today. Patton is an evaluation and organizational development consultant who spent 18 years at the University of Minnesota (1973-1991), including 5 years as the director of the…
Descriptors: Evaluators, Qualitative Research, Oral History, Organizational Development
Roweton, William E. – 1985
The paper suggests that schools often jump into gifted education programs impulsively without adequate planning and curriculum construction. It is asserted that gifted programing must adapt to its school and host community. The contributions of organizational development training in program development are noted. Curricular construction is…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Organizational Development
Chamberlain, Philip C. – Improving Human Performance Quarterly, 1979
A set of key variables the change interventionist might use to improve institutional performance is proposed, and change controlling elements of colleges are identified and discussed. (Author/JEG)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Colleges, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics
Coley, Denise Bolden – Training and Development, 1996
Describes a mentoring program that matched senior managers with high-potential people. Steps include matching mentors and proteges, meeting with participants, implementing the program, and evaluating the program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Mentors
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Zenger, John – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1985
The author describes how the best training functions operate and what is responsible for their substantial contribution to their organizations. He discusses awareness of the mission, goals, and needs of the organization; line management commitment; emphasis on practicality; using multiple sources; consistent delivery; and evaluation of results.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Delivery Systems, Educational Resources, Organizational Development
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Wills, Mike – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1994
Part 1 examines the basics of training, the company's attitude, and training's role in business. Part 2 presents ways of validating training courses: against student perceptions and comments and against course objectives. It describes specific validation methods. (SK)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Organizational Climate, Organizational Development
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Washington, DC. – 2000
If museums and libraries are to compete for both public and private funds in an accountability-driven environment, they must develop evaluation practices that provide the most compelling picture of the impact of their services. The two essays in this document present clear arguments for the adoption of a specific approach to evaluation known as…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change, Evaluation Methods, Libraries
Guernsey, Marsha A. – Illinois Schools Journal, 1988
Offers the following management strategies: (1) enforce appropriate classroom behavior; (2) post classroom rules; (3) stick to a smooth academic routine; (4) organize the classroom environment; (5) develop a self-checking system; and (6) develop filing strategies. The keys to successful classroom management are careful planning, frequent program…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
Gottfredson, Gary D.; Gottfredson, Denise C. – 1987
This paper presents and illustrates some principles for organizational development approaches to improving school climate. It discusses a specific structure for facilitating school improvement entitled Program Development Evaluation, and it illustrates the use of school climate assessments for school diagnosis and the evaluation of improvement…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
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Kells, H. R. – Higher Education Management, 1990
The proposed use of performance indicators for evaluating higher education institutions in a number of countries is critically analyzed, particularly regarding their use for institutional and program rankings and comparisons. A more developmental system retaining positive aspects of performance indicators and encouraging program improvement is…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Administration, Educational Improvement, Evaluation Criteria
Kelly, James G. – 1983
Preventive consultation, rather than focusing on individuals or specific problems, focuses on the environmental factors within a social setting that contribute to the incidence and prevalence of a specific problem. The ecological paradigm is a useful assessment for directing the design of a preventive consultation. The design focuses on the life…
Descriptors: Competence, Consultation Programs, Global Approach, Human Resources
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Luce, Stephen C.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
Key elements of a continuum of services for individuals with autism and other severe behavior disorders are described, focusing on development of a strong central organization; funding; staff recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation; program evaluation; outreach parent training; home-based early intervention; vocational training;…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Children
Hughes, K. Scott – Business Officer, 1995
Colleges and universities that have begun transformational changes are seeing strong, positive results, including better service to students, faster completion of transactions, more accurate and timely information, and reduction in administrative personnel. Three elements are common to the approaches taken to institutional transformation:…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Change Strategies, College Administration, Higher Education
Watts, Gordon E., Ed. – Journal of Staff, Program & Organization Development, 1983
Designed as a forum for the exchange of practical and theoretical information regarding all aspects of personal, professional, and institutional development in postsecondary education, this journal contains articles, announcements, and resource reviews. The first issue of 1983 includes the following articles: "Institutionalizing Staff, Program and…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Faculty Evaluation, Instructional Improvement, Merit Pay
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