The need to provide consumer drug education to the elderly has been well-documented. Pharmacists and pharmacy students must learn how to present the material to this population in order to encourage more appropriate use. The Maryland Elder-Ed program represents a unique approach to meeting these needs. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing remote access to campus computer networks and the Internet, focusing on improved service, cost-sharing, partnerships with vendors, supported protocols, bandwidth, scope of access, implementation, support, network security, and pricing. Includes a checklist for a request for proposals on…

The City of Phoenix offers a five-day river-based camping experience to at-risk and disabled teens. Describes how professional river outfitters are contracted to run the trips, staffing considerations, liability and safety considerations, and camper orientation. Evaluation showed that participants received lasting measurable benefits, including…

Synthetic estimation, key informant interviews, a telephone survey of agency directors, program budget analysis, construction of a statistical index for estimating optimum allocation of resources, and a review of legislation were among the techniques used to develop a statewide comprehensive substance abuse prevention program for Rhode Island.…

Addresses the managed health care initiatives which impact the way that social workers deliver services to people with severe mental illness. Recommends social workers stay abreast of developments in managed care, use efficacy information more systematically, and promote consumer involvement in the design, implementation, and monitoring of managed…

Describes the development and implementation of the distance education program at Peirce College. This Internet-mediated distance learning program focuses on practical fields of study, drawing on the college's strengths in business administration, information technology, and paralegal studies. (SLD)

Describes a process for improving the baccalaureate and fifth-year education of early childhood teachers. Discusses development and implementation of guidelines for teacher accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Associated problems are discussed. (RH)

Suggestions are made for planning and implementing a walking program for a city or town. (JD)

The AAHPERD Physical Fitness Task Force was formed to develop an effective and appropriate health status test for older adults. This article describes the procedures employed by the Task Force to develop and validate the test. (IAH)

The author describes an educational program developed by the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees for chronic traffic offenders. The program helps offenders examine the relationship between their attitudes and their behavior as drivers. Program implementation and results are discussed. (CH)

Describes the development, use, and evaluation of a computer-assisted instruction tutorial for "Introduction to Research," a problem course in the University of California-San Francisco School of Nursing. (JOW)

Describes how "Colorado's Information Literacy Guidelines" were written and implemented and provides suggestions for developing similar guidelines. Discusses drafting parameters, revisions and community participation, final editing and distribution, and three projects that are contributing to successful implementation. (AEF)

This article describes a current pilot program of the Albuquerque (New Mexico) schools for twice exceptional students (i.e., gifted students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and/or communication disorders) in grades 9 through 12. Three program components will be implemented over the next three years: (1) transition plan, (2)…

Outlined are curriculum issues concerning the development of a master's degree program in Environmental Education at Griffith University during 1990. This paper examines how fundamental considerations, purposes, objectives, course organization schema, and proposed teaching methods have evolved to meet the challenges of professional development…

The Logical Framework (LogFrame) approach to project design and management is introduced for planners, evaluators, and project managers. Lessons learned from its international use, and applications of LogFrame and its computer software package are discussed. This flexible tool can improve project planning and design for almost any project. (SLD)