Survey of 274 women who completed an all-women outdoor adventure program examined motivations to participate in such a program; expectations, feelings, and perceptions about the program; and the outcomes and effects of the program on their lives. The average respondent was 42 and had at least a four-year college degree. Contains 20 references. (SV)

A Consumer Satisfaction Survey was administered to 110 persons with severe disabilities involved in a supported employment program. Results indicated most consumers liked their jobs, were happy with supported employment services, and would use them again. However, most also felt their current job was not the career they would like to have…

A literature review examined two aspects of interactive television instruction: teaching effectiveness (measured by teacher satisfaction and comparison of remote and onsite students' performance) and student satisfaction. Although performance was equivalent and students were satisfied, teachers exhibited mixed levels of satisfaction. (SK)

High school students took the Self Directed Search twice: (1) counselor-scored paper and online (n=31); (2) self-scored paper and online (n=42); (3) online at school twice (n=46); and (4) online at home (n=31). Content validity and reliability of the online version were supported, and users were more satisfied. Online resulted in higher profiles.…

Student course evaluations were collected from four sections of finance course (two included focus groups). Student recommendations were implemented in all four. Students in focus group sections reported higher satisfaction with the course, perhaps due to the Hawthorne Effect. (SK)

Describes a study that investigated the use of computer conferencing and face-to-face communications to support the work of student teams in a systems analysis project. Compares differences in decision quality, teams' confidence in the group decision, and teams' satisfaction with the overall decision process. (Author/LRW)

Saturday at the University is a three-year update course for family physicians covering all medical topics. Outstanding teachers give presentations followed by a question-and-answer period. Handouts based on important points are distributed. The program was deemed successful based upon large attendance (370 participants), high degree of…

Impact evaluation of two continuing education symposia gathered data from participant evaluations and follow-up interviews that assessed learning gains. The results were used to improve program promotion in four areas: copy for print and broadcast announcements, future program titles, speakers' reputations, and consideration of the nature of the…

From sample of 599, 276 adult participants in Ohio Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) programs completed questionnaire that revealed five influences on decision to participate: anticipated quality of information, social involvement, difficulties with arrangements, commitment to OCES, and internal motivation. They were most satisfied when they…

Trainers at Bell Atlantic converted two courses to an accelerated learning format. As a result, the costs of one course were reduced by 42 percent and the other by 57 percent. The satisfaction of students and trainers greatly improved, as did their job performance. (JOW)

Problem-based learning was used by 43 adult students (31 in independent study, 12 in class). Responses from 28 of first group and 9 of second indicated overall satisfaction with strategy, supporting its use in a liberal learning context. Ways to improve it, such as eliciting learners' hunches and emphasizing knowledge to be gained rather than the…

Examines how patients' perceptions of their physicians' communicator styles were related to patient satisfaction. Identifies eight communicator styles and six dimensions of patient satisfaction. Concludes that most significant relationships were nonlinear and that different styles were related to different types of satisfaction. Discusses…

Forty-seven of 60 participants in 2 sections of Outward Bound completed pre- and posttests and interviews showing differences between the leadership skills intended to be developed, participant perceptions of skill development, and changes measured on the questionnaire. Neither group demonstrated positive changes in the areas where it was…

Explored relationship between group members' (n=61) interpersonal problems and their perception of group climate. Found that group members who perceived themselves as too dominant experienced group climate as more avoiding and tense. Those who perceived themselves as too cold and as not having problems with assertiveness perceived group climate as…

Discusses services offered by Wellness Program at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Provides some background on origin of sober housing program for students and investigates satisfaction level of student participants. Information presented can be used by administrators in establishing similar programs on other campuses and can serve as…