The author describes the historic role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and calls NGOs the "Third Forum." He talks about the variety of organizations in this group and factors that affect their popularity. He identifies some of the major NGOs working in the field of adult education. Issues are discussed. (CH)

Lists both general and specific objectives of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Constitution. Describes the NAST accreditation processes. (MS)

This article looks at labor agencies in various economic and political settings and compares them with the U. S. Department of Labor. (JOW)

Describes the purposes, origins, and evolution of accreditation; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the accreditation process and the measures and indicators applied during the process; discusses the results of accreditation; and offers recommendations for improvement of the process. (DMM)

Reports on a study to determine differences between the self-evaluations completed by personnel at 28 Missouri high schools during accreditation studies and the assessments completed by visiting team members. Finds general agreement except in the areas of student behavior and media services. (DMM)

The author directs attention to the historical development of the relations between the government of the Netherlands and the various voluntary organizations in the fields of education and information directed toward adults. Four periods are distinguished, each comprising approximately 50 years. (CH)

Features a detailed description of a model program in community-agency counseling, with specific focus on curriculum organization for core and elective course work, internship placements, and related features. The impact of program accreditation in student employment opportunities and professional development is discussed. (Author/BL)

The author provides an overview of the types of accreditation available for postsecondary institutions and the organizations that issue accreditation. (CH)

Ways in which teachers can interest students about learning more about the United States are presented, focusing on a planned "pretend" visit to a particular state or region. Research topics include geography, history, population, climate, chief products, and background information. State tourism agencies are listed. (CB)

Discusses the effect of the current economic crisis on the administration of human service agencies. Offers a systematic approach to managing such agencies with limited financial, human, and physical resources. Emphasizes the need for administrators to utilize the minimum amount of agency resources to provide clients with effective services.…

Discusses four case studies of regional educational service agencies in their role as disseminators of new knowledge. Three characteristic approaches to dissemination were identified, namely, laissez-faire, entrepreneurial, and authoritarian. These approaches were shaped by five factors in the agency's context: state policy initiatives; client…

State park agencies have weathered some adverse conditions during the last decade. Financial operations, park acreage and facilities, attendance, personnel and salaries, as well as per-visitor expenditures and revenues over the past 10 years are discussed. (MT)

The article describes the structure of a volunteer program in a social service agency serving the blind and visually impaired in Seattle, Washington. The program's manual, screening, placement, job descriptions, evaluations, and statistics are reviewed. Examples of volunteering, including opportunities for disabled volunteers, are given.…

From the results of a questionnaire sent to administration, faculty, students, and alumni at 12 predominantly Black institutions in the Middle States Association (MSA) region, it is concluded that the accrediting agency has served as a catalyst for change and as a positive force in institutional improvement. (RDN)

The A-95 review is a procedure for coordinating federally assisted programs and projects with each other and with state, regional, and local plans and programs. This article describes the Project Notification Review System that New York state has implemented in order to comply with the federal A-95 requirements. (Author/IRT)