Forty-eight British personal injury claimants received 12 months of assistance in using vocational rehabilitation services or 6 months' help after a 6-month deferment. There was no significant difference in number working at 6 months, but more were working at 12 months compared with 6 months. Interviews revealed that subjects were satisfied with…

Reports personal viewpoints of two English-as-a-Second-Language learners who emigrated from Hong Kong to Canada, along with commentary from their instructor, who notes the role of memory, pronunciation, dictation, writing, and self-expectation. (LB)

Examined clients' (n=12) perceptions of the critical factors in a counseling group. Results indicated that openness, participation, and risk taking were among the factors rated as significant. Contends that this knowledge is needed by group leaders if they are to optimize their effectiveness. (Author/PVV)

A group of 180 participants (80%) in professional education for personnel managers in Ireland identified a range of motivations, including career development and professional qualifications. Although they did not necessarily achieve their goals, there was general agreement about the value of professional education. (SK)

Client satisfaction with counseling with clients who were abused as children is examined. Interviews reveal many similarities to the population of clients in general; however, aspects of the counselor-client relationship appear to have specific impacts and meaning. Data presented illustrate clinically relevant issues in relation to communication…

This article describes the design and operation of the 1998 Chinese University Summer Gifted program organized for junior secondary students in Hong Kong. This one week residential program provided enrichment courses, workshops, and special activities intended to enhance students' creativity and leadership abilities. Participants, instructors,…

A survey assessed the financial, family, educational, and psychosocial needs of 196 nontraditional students in physical- and occupational-therapy programs. Results indicate that 65% agreed that those needs were being met. Local clinical placements and stipends were more beneficial than part-time, night, or weekend opportunities. (JOW)

Physicians were surveyed about the appropriateness, content, and criteria for evaluation of decision aids for women with breast cancer. Both physicians' usual information practice and preference for outcomes from decision aids were measured. Conclusions relevant to developing decision aids to meet the needs of clinicians and patients are…

Examines differences in the perceptions of initial careers guidance interviews as expressed by pupils and careers advisers. Results suggest a range of differences between careers advisers' and pupils' expectations, recall, and evaluations of interviews. However, both participants' overall satisfaction was significantly related to the interpersonal…

Describes how to create a positive interpretive experience for visitors: one must know the audience in order to interpret what participants wants to gain from the experience. Knowing or learning what motivates the participant and meeting those motivational needs can lead to a satisfying visit. (SAH)

Evaluation of MONEY 2000(TM), a savings education program with behavioral monitoring, by 520 participants indicated their motivations were to reduce debt and increase financial knowledge. Most helpful were the newsletter, tips/ideas/information, extension publications, and workshops/classes/conferences. Three of four respondents both increased…

A survey of 179 graduate students found that both men and women worked primarily with male faculty advisors. Advisors' instrumental help and networking help contributed to students' scholarly productivity. Psychosocial help influenced their satisfaction with mentoring and the graduate school experience. (Contains 61 references.) (SK)

The authors describe a partnership between two departments, in a school of education that involves educational leadership and curriculum and instruction graduate students sharing their expertise of teaching and learning with student teachers and alternatively certified teacher interns. This project provides graduate students with active…

The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Plus 50 Initiative is a three-year initiative launched in June 2008 and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies. It was created to support a pilot group of two-year institutions to develop or expand campus programs that engage plus 50 learners. The initiative focuses on three types of…

The Bachelor in Management and Leadership (BML) is a programme specifically designed for working adult learners in the field of management leadership. As part of their assessment, students have to complete a small research project, called the Major Piece of Work (MPW). The aim of this paper is to discuss the Major Piece of Work as a real example…