This guidebook for a self-directed physical fitness program offers information on: (1) What is physical fitness; (2) How is physical fitness measured; (3) What is body composition; (4) How to improve fitness; (5) What is the new presidential physical fitness award program; and (6) What exercises qualify for the Presidential Fitness Award. A…

Rewarding students for their achievements enhances self-esteem and confidence. These positive feelings permeate the school, improve the general climate, and raise the level of school pride. New and traditional methods of recognizing student groups such as a welcoming assembly, a spirit banner contest, and senior privileges can make students feel…

This pamphlet provides information for physical education teachers on the Presidential Physical Fitness Award Program. A project of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in cooperation with the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the program recognizes outstanding physical fitness among children…

The abbreviated proceedings of the 18th Annual Forum of the Association for Institutional Research on balancing needs and resources are presented. Three of the five major addresses are presented in their entirety; the other two are summarized. The invited general session addresses included: "Talent for the 1980's" (Russell Edgerton); "If You Don't…

The policies and procedures stated in this handbook are to be used as a guide in the performance of duties and responsibilities by the Director of Athletics and athletic coaches at Imperial Valley College (California). This handbook supplements the Faculty Handbook, the district policy manual, the California Junior College Association Athletic…

Solar energy, heat recovery, energy-saving design, and a unique cafeteria/theater are some of the features at the award-winning Tri-County Vocational-Technical Regional High School in Franklin, Massachusetts. (MLF)

A music education and performance facility for students, 90 percent of whom are legally blind, demonstrates that it is possible to produce exciting design for the handicapped. (Author/MLF)

Emphasizing the scope and importance of the agricultural supply and service industry, the author suggests specialized or advanced training in this area for vocational agriculture/agribusiness students. The nature of such a training program, related Future Farmers of America (FFA) opportunities, appropriate instructional units, and a possible…

Discusses the rationale, criteria, and ways to gain acceptance for an award that stimulates and provides recognition for undergraduates' good business communication skills. (RL)

Winners of a contest run by the EDUCOM Software Initiative, a project to promote development and dissemination of instructional software for higher education, are identified. Criteria included the appropriateness of the software for use in higher education, its reliability, appeal and ease of use, etc. (MLW)

CASE Recognition Awards for 1986 are described. Awards were presented for: program excellence, volunteer of the year, special events, alumni relations, student recruitment, publications, fund-raising, electronic media, book publishing, etc. (MLW)

Ralph Ketcham of Syracuse University is CASE's 1987 Professor of the Year. His name is associated with four different academic areas: political science, history, public affairs, and American studies. (MLW)

Reports that librarians in Nebraska find the Golden Sower Award program to be a positive force in influencing children's reading habits and awareness of literature. (FL)

Winners of a national contest for cost-cutting in campus maintenance, institutional planning, and program administration and the nature of their innovations are reported. (MSE)

A total of 294 schools, colleges, and universities received prizes in this year's CASE Recognition program. Awards were given in: public relations programs, student recruitment, marketing, program pulications, news writing, fund raising, radio programming, school periodicals, etc. (MLW)