Describes the development, operation, and evaluation of a nutrition information/resource center that operates within a university setting and provides training for nutrition education students while assisting educators and consumers. (JN)

Ten functions of program theory are reviewed: contributing to social science knowledge; assisting policymakers, discriminating between theory failure and program failure, identifying the problem and target group, providing program implementation description, uncovering unintended effects, specifying intervening variables, improving formative use…

This first in a series of articles on an instructional development project management model discusses the role of the project manager, and outlines the phases of the model that is used to meet training needs. Highlights include project planning, instructional development (including creating the materials), and followup (including evaluation). (LRW)

Literature that presents a complete program planning model was described and analyzed using explicitly defined and uniformly applied descriptive and evaluative dimensions. Several observations about the current state of the program planning literature are made, and recommendations designed to strengthen the literature are offered. (Author/CT)

Describes Maryknoll College's supervisory training system that used behavior modeling to teach supervisors how to manage critical situations with subordinates. Discusses behavior modeling, discoveries made during program implementation, program evaluation, and results of a participant's reaction survey. (CT)

Setting up parent education programs to be implemented in the workplace is discussed. Steps include planning, scheduling, evaluation, and followup. (CT)

This article outlines major aspects of the planning of large conferences. These major aspects are a well-planned and well-structured organizational system and a detailed budget. Although conferences sponsored by voluntary associations are emphasized, many of the same principles apply to other types of large conferences. (CT)

Three employee assistance programs designed to combat employee drug abuse are described and evaluated. The author also provides guidelines to consider when designing a substance abuse program: consult all departments that can make a contribution; keep abreast of technical support; and seek outside help if there is no help available within the…

Planning a college president's inaugural ceremony is discussed. A timeline, an invaluable tool for planning an inauguration, is provided.(MLW)

Developing a clear idea of needs and objectives for any particular school system is the first step in planning for educational processes. (MB)

This implementation guide is designed for community-based organizations interested in developing programs similar to Plain Talk, a neighborhood-based initiative aimed at helping adults, parents, and community leaders develop the skills and tools needed to communicate effectively with youth about reducing adolescent sexual risk taking. The guide is…

The "CSE Program Evaluation Kit" is a series of nine books intended to assist people conducting program evaluations. This volume, the first in the kit, provides an overview of evaluation activities and a directory to the rest of the kit. Chapter 1 explicates the evaluation perspective that grounds the kit and describes the role of evaluation in…

This guide was developed to empower individuals and organizations to solve social and educational problems. It is intended for use by anyone interested in leading groups in developing programs to improve education. The principles and methods that it contains are based on psychological theory and research, and it is intended to stimulate effective…

The purpose of this study is to suggest another source of information to be used for evaluating our teacher education programs. (Author)

The success of both evaluation and planning is greatly dependent upon the one critical element of the availability of valid, reliable, and timely information. To provide this information, the systematic approach of the Management Information System is increasingly being used. (Author/KP)