Discusses advances in information technology that are being embraced by federal agencies and considers the implications for records management. Highlights include federal Web sites; the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); and the impact of changing technology. (Author/LRW)

Responses from 480 of 620 nursing education programs indicated the following: 24% continued with the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission; 30% switched to the new Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; 24% plan to be accredited by both; and the new agency's alliance model was attractive to 38%. (SK)

Investigates the attitudes of volunteer counselors toward clients with alcohol problems and the counselors' commitment to their agencies. Results indicate the importance of role recognition by agencies in enhancing counselor attitudes toward their work; levels of experience also appears to be significant. (Author/MKA)

The effectiveness of the collaborative Nursing 2000 model in promoting nursing careers was evaluated through a survey of 1,598 nursing students (637 responses). Most effective techniques were the "shadow a nurse" program, publications, classroom and community presentations, and career-counseling telephone calls. (SK)

The Workers Educational Association collaborated with a support program for homeless people in England to provide adult-education opportunities. Focus is on small groups and community learning, designed to overcome barriers these adults face. (SK)

Surveys the history of the International Council for Adult Education from 1984 to the tensions of the present situation. Raises questions about the organization's role and vision in the 21st century, especially regarding adult education as human rights education. (SK)

This study investigated the ways in which workplace supports are conceptualized and implemented by four organizations that provide supported employment services. Findings indicate that each agency was driven by strong leadership and a cohesive vision and values with a history of innovation and change. Natural workplace supports were promoted in…

A survey of 22 agency directors and 219 volunteer board members showed that 40% of members received 1-5 hours of training in the last 6 months, 47% none. Training needs included board roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, understanding the agency, and fundraising. Preferred methods were facilitated workshop/retreat or board-led training…

Responses from 74 of 316 business schools accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business and 87 of 427 nonaccredited were largely approving of the new standards. Schools recently accredited or intending to apply thought the standards would improve their prospects. Most thought the standards would increase the number of…

Discussion of a survey on non-governmental organizations involved in community-based rehabilitation for people with disabilities focuses on differences between collaboration in industrialized and less developed countries; resource dependency; and structural characteristics of organizations that influence their interactions. The limited public…

Illustrates how the development of an effective competencies framework and a complimentary performance management program provide an opportunity for enterprise and individual growth and in increased shareholder value. Identifies key elements such as training and development and a supportive and motivating culture. (Author/JOW)

Conducted a survey and review of more than 20 accreditation policies to explore how often standards should change. Suggests that standards should change often enough to be responsive to members of the accrediting body, but not so often as to be burdensome or intrusive. (SLD)

Whether agency awareness estimates provided by physicians might be inflated due to agency awareness acquiescence (reporting being aware of a fictitious agency among real ones) was studied with 113 physicians. Few identified variables were correlated with agency awareness acquiescence, although some evidence suggested that social desirability was…

Survey responses from 79 of 92 citizens serving on boards, committees, and commissions for Carson City, Nevada, showed that 80% were interested in receiving training. Topics of interest included identifying and analyzing issues, understanding community resources, parliamentary procedure, group process, and listening skills. (SK)

Reports ongoing developmental research at the Department of Agriculture to build a high-performance knowledge base for four agencies within the Department. Describes data gathering for the information system; planning to support knowledge management practices; theory elaboration through qualitative case analysis; and use of an activity theory…