This paper focuses on one aspect of the attempt of higher education to meet learning needs of older students--adult residential programs. Adult residential education is a growing interest of American higher education. Since 1950 adult residential programs have increased in number from a handfull to more than one hundred. The response appears to be…

Outdoor education is described in this booklet as the current solution to the need for reinforcing abstract learning with concrete experience. Other basic needs met by outdoor education are effective learning, realism in education, environmental literacy, recreative experience, basic concepts, and awareness. Major topics include extending the…

Presented are standards for residential facilities for the mentally retarded that were developed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. The accreditation process is said to have two major objects: setting standards for services and determining the degree to which a specific services complies with the designated standards. The…

The source book is a compilation of statistical data from all of the mental retardation programs administered by the various agencies of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The first of three major sections, which concerns inpatient statistics from residential institutions, presents such data as number and characteristics of…

The suggested standards and evaluative criteria are designed to assist hospitals and other residential institutions in evaluating recreation services provided to residents, primarily children and youth. Described are the development of the standards and the rating instrument, guidelines for using the standards, evaluation and scoring procedures,…

The statistical study presents data in textual and tabular form concerning residential treatment centers (RTCs) for emotionally disturbed children. Characteristics of RTCs detailed include number of facilities and beds, types of services offered, and restrictions regarding admission. Utilization of RTC's is defined in terms of patient movement,…

This article describes a residence hall security system which utilizes students as security aides. The program is an integral part of the Syracuse University Security System. (DOW)

The number of children in residential care has doubled in the last ten years. Argues that there is still little understanding among teachers and social workers of the needs of such children. (Editor/RK)

The present study investigated the applicability of a "vicarious behavior induction" (VBI) strategy to a residential treatment program for heroin addicts. Subjects who participated in the videomodeling group had substantially better vocational outcomes 30, 90, and 180 days after treatment than those who participated in the videolecture…

The Delphi technique was used to obtain a list of perceived training needs of Australian staff working in the field of residential care for people with severe developmental disabilities. The second round gave staff an opportunity to set priorities (such as developing a homelike atmosphere). (Author/DB)

The North Carolina School of the Arts, a residential state school serving approximately 700 artistically talented students at the high school and college levels, is described. Noted are the school's 22-year history, admission procedures, and instructional program. (DB)

Examined client perception of closeness to treatment peers in 200 male adult alcoholics in residential alcoholism treatment program. Found that client-perceived belongingness or fellowship was important factor in successful treatment outcome. Clients with an isolate perception stood much greater chance of early termination of treatment and much…

The article provides a review of behavioral staff training (focusing on antecedent, contingency management, and multi-faceted procedures) in special education settings, primarily institutions. Techniques are discussed according to such criteria as evaluation of staff behavior, changes in client behavior, inclusion of follow-up observations, and…

The study compared the physical fitness of 283 segregated resident, 64 segregated nonresident, and 137 integrated visually impaired subjects aged 10 to 17 years. Results indicated that educational environment (favoring the segregated environment) was a significant factor on four of the six items in the physical fitness test battery. (Author/DB)

The article reviews issues in a conflict between hospital officials and parents of children and young adults in a public residential institution in Quebec. Parents are challenging the quality of care and lack of treatment or education given to their offspring. (DB)