Discusses changes in organizational design and staffing necessitated by word processing systems. Also presents results of an attitudinal survey of word processor operators, traditional secretaries, and administrative support persons. (JOW)

The author describes the role and training of the volunteer museum docent and suggests new ways they might be used in school field trip programs. (SJL)

Explores ways of building a yearbook business staff and of helping that staff approach their responsibilities in a positive manner. (First of a four-part article.) (GT)

Explores two issues--deciding where a computer-assisted learning agency belongs in the vertical organizational structure of an educational institution, and defining the staffing needs of such an agency. Factors affecting both issues are discussed. (RAO)

A preschool psychologist recounts his personal experiences performing three roles other than the traditional diagnostic and psychometric functions: those of consultant, program developer, and researcher. (CP)

Discusses problems arising in the service delivery systems of county Departments of Social Services.

Selection of an effective assistant to the president of a university requires a close look at the demands of being an alter ego with independent judgment, suggests a former assistant. (Editor/LBH)

The objective of the Rehabilitation Facility Training (RFT) project is to develop a short-term training extension series, in response to expressed needs of rehabilitation facility personnel in Hawaii, Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific. These training programs are for agency personnel, including administrators, work evaluators, work…

Identifies key issues and provides strategies for building a library Web site. Highlights include defining the purpose in accordance with what is technically possible; the server; connectivity; designation of responsibilities; page and link maintenance and enhancement; administrative organization, including a Web Governing Group, Web…

Describes the roles and responsibilities of notetaking paraprofessionals in assisting students with hearing impairments. Guidelines are provided for initiating a notetaking program, including how to facilitate timely distribution of notes, organize notes, choose notetaking materials, establish work areas in each classroom, and foster student…

The study examined job roles in which practicing rehabilitation teachers of the blind (N=209) are engaged. Factor analysis identified three factors: teaching activities, case management activities, and professional and administrative activities. Instructional setting affected case management and professional/administrative activities. (Author/DB)

This article discusses role delineation in the health education profession, defines and presents principles of health care marketing, describes marketing plan development, and examines major ethical issues associated with health care marketing when utilized by community health educators. A marketing plan format for community health education is…

Discussion of ways to provide media support in college classrooms highlights the design of media-equipped classrooms. Topics discussed include choice of classrooms; classroom design; support staff; communicating to encourage media use; and specifications for equipment in media-equipped classrooms at the University of Colorado at Boulder. (LRW)

Tips for camp staff on how to survive summer camp include not giving campers sugary drinks before bedtime, setting behavior limits with campers, setting an example by following camp rules, getting enough rest, being fair and consistent, controlling anger, being accountable for actions, asking questions, and being flexible. (LP)

An effective approach to camp staff orientation involves veteran staff leading orientation groups for new staff. In addition to familiarizing staff members with the camp, group leaders are responsible for making members feel at ease through activities. Details a highly successful five-day orientation led by veteran staff. (LP)