This article reports on characteristics of teacher centers which distinguish them from other approaches to inservice teacher education. (JD)

A model of a university walk-in health clinic is described and an analysis of use and evaluation of its effect on staff are presented. (JD)

Discusses the four basic objectives for measuring participants' reactions to preretirement programs: (1) needs assessment; (2) personal learning; (3) application and behavior change; and (4) program evaluation. Indicates a need for further research in analyzing outcomes of programs and in identifying ways programs benefit sponsoring organizations.…

A case study describing the process involved in publishing a personally developed simulation game including finding a publisher, obtaining a copyright, negotiating the contract, controlling front-end costs, marketing the product, and receiving feedback from users. (CMV)

Results of an investigation into why individuals participate in specific sport, dance, or exercise activities are given. (JD)

An abstract of a study planned to determine the impact of vocational teachers' involvement in facility planning and their subsequent satisfaction with those facilities. (Author/MLF)

Approximately 1000 Norwegian orienteers who completed a survey could be grouped by attitude as seeking outdoor fun and relaxation, exercise, a challenging focus to life, solitary outdoor sport, or competitive rewards. Respondents rated technical aspects of participation and made suggestions for increasing public interest, including cooperation…

Course evaluations by 70 business students (viewed as customers) were interpreted using the concept of disconfirmation, the difference between expectations and perceived value of a service. The professor and professor's knowledge were the most important components of customer satisfaction. (SK)

This investigation examines the dimensions underlying consumer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation services. Findings suggest that consumers view satisfaction as a multidimensional construct. Implications for the measurement of consumer satisfaction and use of consumer satisfaction data in vocational rehabilitation program evaluations are…

The State of Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry assists adoptees in searching for birthparents and biological siblings, and provides referral to support services. Responses to a mail-in survey of 45 adoptees and 46 birthparents, all users of the Georgia registry, indicated high levels of satisfaction with the registry's services. Birthparents…

Adults (n=181) in the Netherlands were surveyed concerning their use of lower limb prostheses. Results are analyzed in terms of age and sex of users, reason for amputation, level of amputation, description of prosthesis, amount of time able to walk or stand, satisfaction with the prosthesis, and user recommendations. (JDD)

A survey of 44 retired faculty members, 6 community site administrators, and 14 course participants found all groups enthusiastic about community education programs presented by the retirees. Principles critical to program success are the effort should represent paid services; retirees and sites should be carefully screened and matched; and…

Reviews evaluative studies published through 1987 of group intervention programs for family caregivers of older persons. Found no clear link between participant satisfaction and other important caregiver outcomes. Recommends giving more attention to format, content, and approach of intervention strategies used in caregiver support groups.…

Technology education students using distance technologies (n=27) did not display a significant correlation between attitudes and cognitive style. They were neither discouraged nor excited by toughness and pace of distance-learning activities. Slightly negative ratings of activities suggest that distance learning is convenient but system…