Successful faculty development programs are seen as the result of orchestration by a faculty development coordinator in concert with the college's administration and the faculty. Four faculty development programs with different funding levels, including one with little or no money, are described. (MLW)

After examining how management development and organization theory have developed, the author considers how the two are linked and discusses their place in today's management scenario. Looks at how management development practice has used theories of organizational structure and process, permitting a new form of management appraisal or…

Stating that management training programs usually contribute little to organization results because they focus on improving personal characteristics, the authors describe a training and development strategy and training design to produce performance-improvement results. Programs using this strategy are described. (MF)

Describes a self-evaluative and self-sustaining management development program which has resulted in great savings, operations improvements, and organizational change in a very conservative organization. (JEG)

As both advertising and training exist to indoctrinate a certain group and move it to action, five advertising techniques that trainers might use in their work are described and applied to training: culture (organization) building, market planning, promotion, educational techniques, and motivational techniques. (MF)

Presents an exercise to facilitate employee understanding and implementation of planned organizational change, along with techniques to introduce the concept of change into organization development workshops or supervisory training efforts. Describes barriers that stimulate resistance to change and ways to promote acceptance of organizational…

There is mounting evidence that the best way to serve the needs of both educators and of enlightened change is to adopt a highly flexible, interpersonal approach with a bare minimum of preconceptions and organizational props. (MM)

Notes that the new trend in business toward informal learning programs is meeting with success. Suggests alternatives to formalized training and means of implementing these learning techniques. (TA)

The development of organizational and industrial psychology as a profession is discussed within political, economic, and social contexts. The need for a more integrated approach to problems, increased communication between professionals, and clearer definitions of individual roles and expectations is discussed. (RW)

Summarizes practical advice gleaned from setting up a "corporate university." Provides tips for corporate developmental program efforts. (LAS)

The college or university fact book may be the single most important document it publishes, indicating that the institution is open to scrutiny by its many constituents, providing data concerning institutional mission and effectiveness, providing a basis for internal and external evaluation, and reflecting the institution's success or failure in…

A survey of 152 museum libraries indicated that, while in some respects their situation is better in terms of funding, staffing, and library use, further development is needed within their parent organizations. Discussion includes the museum environment and ways that special libraries can support their museum colleagues. Ten tables show data.…

Presents five tips for successful planning and implementation of distance education programs in organizations: (1) obtain support from top management; (2) focus on specific projects; (3) take time and resources to plan thoroughly and design well; (4) select media tools according to program needs; and (5) select, train, monitor, and reward…

A systems approach that stresses functional relationships among persons and units and examines transactions and processes provides a useful foundation for understanding, assessing, and improving academic advising. Implications of this approach in college advising for fostering system quality and meeting the institution's mission are examined. (MSE)

Evaluates traditional organizational development approaches to crises in commitment and adaptability, and presents a new approach to organizational development based on organizational creativity. Discusses the need to encourage employees to master new thinking skills and create an infrastructure that ensures these skills will be used regularly.…