Presents analysis of the American Association of School Librarians' needs assessment for continuing education. Data were gathered by questionnaire in three areas: (1) topics of importance to media specialists; (2) preferred formats for the delivery of continuing education; and (3) incentives to participation in educational activities. Sixteen data…

A survey of older citizens concerning travel interests revealed constraints to participation in a travel program. A description is given of how research on attitudes and life styles indicated ways in which these constraints could be lessened. (JD)

Simplified and complex methods of scoring discrepancy format needs assessment instruments were compared. It was shown that the use of the simplified procedure yielded statistically equivalent results as compared to the use of the more complex procedure. The importance of the format and the scoring techniques is discussed. (Author/JAZ)

A proactive approach to human resource development requires assessment of skills and attitudes, review of the diagnosis, an incubation period, implementation of training, and evaluation of results. (SK)

Reviews one system for prioritizing student affairs programs for funding and its challenges and benefits. Offers the program priorities approach as an alternative to across-the-board reductions or increasing student fees. (Author/ABB)

Describes a questionnaire assessing nutritional knowledge and eating behaviors of older adults. The questionnaire consists of six sections: demographic and personal information, food resources, food consumption patterns, dietary practices related to health, activity patterns, and nutritional knowledge. Study results demonstrating the…

This active-participation article is designed to identify five organizational elements related to needs assessment. Concepts and terms related to internal and external organizational elements, means and ends, efforts, results, and societal impact are presented, followed by a set of exercises testing the reader. Informative feedback is included.…

Surveyed 142 student affairs professionals to examine their perceptions of staff development needs. Results suggested little perceived need for staff development. Greatest relative needs were for improvement in milieu management, consultation, and instruction. Items related to positive personal and working relationships were concerns with regard…

A survey of 120 educators in secure juvenile detention institutions indicated inservice training needs in management of violent and aggressive behavior, affective education, counseling, and knowledge about behaviorally disordered youth. Ss indicated dissatisfaction with their undergraduate programs and strongly favored special training for…

This study analyzed the results of applying two different methods of likert-scale construction (single-column and discrepancy-column formats). The findings indicated that the discrepancy format provides stronger discrimination for purposes of measuring need. (Author/BW)

Project EduTech, designed to provide technical assistance to state and local education agencies, has analyzed current uses of microcomputers in special education (noting the primary emphasis on computer literacy) and identified future needs (including the need for systematic acquisition and use of microcomputers and for information exchange.) (CL)

Human resource development professionals are in a unique position to help organizations achieve maximum positive impact and avoid legal difficulties when implementing mentoring programs. This case study explored a formal mentoring program that was data-based and linked to HRD in order to advance the mentoring process as an effective individual and…

The study examines the impact of selected variables on the professional development needs of 52 middle level principals, involved in implementing reform initiatives in their schools. Training needs were examined using the framework of the 21 performance domains judged by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration as critical for…