Provides an objective analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the oldest, most prestigious university management development program, which has been the prototype for many other such courses. (JOW)

Paper describes a conceptual motivation-performance-satisfaction model proposed and tested in the management literature and illustrates an application of the model to a classroom performance system. (Author)

The data suggest that student expectations about freshman camps have little appreciable relation to satisfaction with camps. Students' experiences with people at camp, however, were moderately related to satisfaction with camp. (Author)

Reports a pilot study made at the Center of Advanced Management Learning of the University of Texas (Austin). (EB)

Minnesota used telelecture for 59 meetings, reaching 296 groups in 35 counties. Each call was a conference call and each receiving station had a Dukane unit enabling an audience of up to 200 to hear well. (EB)

This investigation of reasons for adult student dropout suggests that only a minority of students blame the school for their withdrawal from the course. The author argues, however, that there are measures which should be taken to retain students. (Author/SK)

Alcohol education must face the challenge of presenting alcohol use and abuse in a balanced framework that does not obscure the pervasive reality of responsible and enjoyable drinking in America. (MM)

College students in telecourses (n=699) completed personality and attitude instruments. Students most satisfied with telecourses were mature, venturesome, outgoing, practical, relaxed, and studious. Techniques were recommended to help those less satisfied, who tended to be highly anxious, introverted, and less mature. (SK)

Evaluations by 175 of 557 Pennsylvania pond owners who attended an Extension program via satellite revealed that most were interested in aesthetic/recreational pond use and pond management. They wanted more in-depth information over a shorter time frame. Only 10% did not favor satellite delivery. Shorter, more focused satellite programs and…

Iowa secondary students (n=1,429) indicated that the people who most influenced agricultural education enrollment were parents, instructor, friend, and former ag student. Other influences included personal interest, farm background, and fun of participating. They were least satisfied with classroom facilities, agricultural mechanics, and…

Examined relationships between economic distress and family satisfaction and effects of social integration on these relationships among 1,561 married adults. Results indicated that income components of economic distress were related to family satisfaction while employment components were not. Economic distress was negatively related to social…

Presents results of research about children's bowling, with implications for a theoretical framework of children's satisfaction and participation in physical activities and a statistical model for enhancing satisfaction and ensuring continued participation among youth bowlers. (CB)

A survey of various industries (n=10,376) received 1,686 responses, of whom 1,495 recently attended seminars. Participants had the following preferences: state-of-the-art information, ability to select from several dates, interaction with other attendees, business practitioners as instructors, discussion/small groups, from 20 to 40 participants,…

A group process model for team building was tested using a management simulation game with 144 business students. Compared to controls, participants who experienced the team-building process reported significantly higher satisfaction, trust, openness, and social support. (SK)

Two quick methods for evaluating pilot tests of training programs are (1) group debriefing--directed group discussion with pilot participants; and (2) short surveys directly after specific modules are taught and at the end of the course. (SK)