The Soaring to Excellence staff development series of the College of DuPage provides the tools to empower library personnel in the workplace. Each teleconference in the series is supported by practical information, discussion questions, worksheets, and bibliographies. Students are provided with the opportunity to view and participate in three live…

Creating competence has become a major issue in organizations. Various authors contend that competency management has the potential of integrating organizational strategy, human-resource instruments, and human-resource development; that competency development can lead to performance improvement; and that it can help Human Resource Development…

A multi-year project was initiated to examine production equipment issues related to implementation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The purposes of the research project were to determine foodservice directors' opinions regarding use and appropriateness of equipment in school foodservice, to identify the number and variety of menu…

The first in a series of five, module 1 provides everything one will need to run sharply focused, practical staff development training sessions for adult and Post 16 literacy, language and numeracy teachers. Each module addresses aspects of teaching and learning commonly identified as areas in need of improvement and can be used individually or as…

Described in this article are the unique staffing needs of alternative schools and the use of job candidates' personal choice in selecting staff members. (Editor)

A major difference between longitudinal in-service training and a more traditional approach was that each participating teacher was expected to apply in her classroom, under supervision, the concepts presented in the training program. (Authors)

Article describes one school system's approach to inservice and continuing education. (Authors)

The Cooperative Education Service Agency, Atlanta, Georgia, discussed in this article, focuses on making staff development activities not only available, but meaningful and relevant. (Author/CB)

A workshop is described which provided the counseling staff with exposure to a group learning experience. This program has potential for growth which warrants its continued consideration. (CJ)

This author discusses the need for employer-based career education, barriers to its widespread implementation, and how to overcome those barriers with changes in staffing and fund allocation. If career education is one of your top priorities, you'll find this indispensable reading. (Editor)

Discusses the development, organization, activities, problems, and future of a staff education consortium of five medical center hospitals in Boston. The purposes of the consortium are mutual sharing, reduction in duplication, and cost containment of educational programing. (JOW)

The Xerox Corporation's Health Management Program (XHMP), designed to maintain and improve employee fitness, is described. Competencies specific to the health educator function of the fitness specialist, who assists XHMP clients in their fitness programs, are outlined. (CJ)

Presents research results that illustrate demographic profiles of chief student affairs officers. Analyzed survey data to identify variables influencing student affairs officers' next professional move. Results indicated interest to leave the field was related to promotion, college teaching, and changes to the public or private sector. (RC)