This management kit introduces building managers to the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and provides the knowledge and tools needed to implement an IPM program in their buildings. It discusses the barriers to implementing an IPM program, why such a program should be used, and the general guidelines for its implementation. Managerial…

Advocates conferences and discussions among programmers to ascertain the philosophies behind their work in parks and recreation and gives sources that can provide assistance. (JA)

Presents a brief review of the program planning process, and uses the example of a solid waste program to illustrate what has or has not been accomplished through the use of the planning process. (LK)

This paper proposes the use of a role definition approach to interpreting the influence of Congressional decisions on the administration of a federally supported university adult education program. (EB)

The author describes the Madison (Wisconsin) Early Childhood Program for handicapped children aged birth to 5 years. Rationale for providing an early childhood program is presented and reasons why the program is provided by the public school system are outlined. Procedures for program evaluation are mentioned. (SBH)

The author suggests ways in which the continuing education program administrator can find and use sources of marketing information and techniques to expand and effectively promote continuing education programs. (SK)

In this document, the task force addresses itself to a description of mental health administration and a suggested curriculum for educating future mental health administrators. Mental health administration is in its formative stages as a profession, and the purpose of the task force is to contribute to that development. (Author)

Voices concerns over expansion of writing centers. Suggests that writing centers planning to expand should articulate the basic premises upon which their center was built. Suggests that a program of expansion be accompanied by a careful examination of the center's power structure. Urges all writing center expansion preserve a strong human…

Reviews Pamela Farrell's "The High School Writing Center: Establishing and Maintaining One"--a compilation of articles by writing center directors containing solutions to problems common to most writing centers, whether in the planning stages or fully operational. Concludes that the work is an important reference for writing center directors and…

Gives examples of using SWOT to analyze potential internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats. Shows how to use the SWOT process in educational program development. (SK)

Interviews with project managers (n=50) and lower-level managers (n=100) at NASA identified career paths and job requirements for project management in technical occupations. The necessary skills and actions for developing them were recommended for four career stages: getting established, independent contributor, technical lead/manager, and…

Whether facing budget and staff cuts or event logistics, alumni associations can make good use of volunteers. Three important rules for volunteer program management include maintaining good volunteer relationships, knowing when to ask for help, and recruiting good veteran, novice, and even nonalumni volunteers. (MSE)

An open-systems framework is used to describe how institutional researchers analyze the inputs, processes, outputs, and environmental considerations of higher education; resources for collecting and analyzing data are specified. Additional resources for institutional research professionals are listed. (MSE)

A comprehensive information resource management system is the key to the future of quality data management. Instituting and developing the system requires a major commitment from institutional leadership. The institutional researcher can take steps to solve some of the initial problems and increase institutional awareness for the systems'…