A Delphi panel of 13 industrial technology experts agreed on the need for Ph.D. programs in industrial technology and on 7 requirements for such programs. Content components identified included research, technology, management, technical concentration, and electives. (SK)

Used Delphi approach to develop criteria to evaluate development and outcomes of college student leadership programs. Developed criteria through literature review and three-round Delphi process. Refined, content validated, and grouped criteria into four evaluation categories (program structuring, methodology, program administration, and…

Three problems affecting the use of a modified scree test in analyzing Delphi survey data are discussed: (1) the adequacy of the criterion; (2) the complexity of decision making; and (3) the nature of the Delphi panel. Using the modified scree test with these considerations in mind is suggested. (SLD)

A Delphi panel identified a core curriculum for middle school agricultural education, including four agricultural literacy subjects and six exploratory subjects. A nationwide set of instructional materials could be developed from panel recommendations. (SK)

Used the Delphi technique to explore the opinions of 24 experts from 14 states about the changing roles of elementary school principals under site-based management (SBM). Experts agreed on the dramatic impact of SBM on the roles of the principal in management and leadership. (SLD)

Discusses results of a Delphi study that explored issues related to the utilization and management of Web-enabled technologies by modern organizations. Topics include bandwidth restrictions; security; data integrity; inadequate search facilities; system incompatibilities; failure to adhere to standards; email; use of metadata; privacy and…

Introduction: In developing their professional competence, those who are interested in the practice of continuing medical education (CME) should recognize the knowledge base that defines their field. This study systematically identifies and organizes a list of books and journals comprising a core library (100 books/15 journals) for CME…

Attitudes of members of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) towards treatment, release, and recidivism of sexual predators are assessed through an anonymous questionnaire. Fifty-two percent (540 members) responded. A large majority report little hope for cure (63%) and fear of recidivism after treatment (88%). No differences…

This study explores the barriers associated with teachers implementing information and communication technology-assisted collaborative project-based learning (ICTCPrjBL) as a classroom teaching methodology with students. We used a Web-based Delphi method to engage experienced educators in anonymous consensus building consisting of three rounds of…

The Delphi Method of group communication was used with experienced distance education stakeholders in the United States from the areas of research, policy, and practice to identify priorities in K-12 distance education over the next five years. Data from the three rounds of this study were organized and compared using descriptive statistics. The…

This paper reflects a collaborative effort between the New Media Consortium (NMC) and the JISC Innovation Support Centres, CETIS and UKOLN. The research underpinning the report makes use of the NMC's Delphi-based process for bringing groups of experts to a consensus viewpoint, in this case around the impact of emerging technologies on teaching,…

Although a number of studies have focused on the identification of factors impacting upon minority student persistence at four-year colleges and universities, few have studied the specific factors that affect minority persistence in science, engineering, and mathematics departments at predominantly minority-serving institutions. The main…

The Delphi technique was used to obtain a list of perceived training needs of Australian staff working in the field of residential care for people with severe developmental disabilities. The second round gave staff an opportunity to set priorities (such as developing a homelike atmosphere). (Author/DB)

Discusses federal regulations that force federal agencies to justify budget requests through the use of benefit-to-cost analysis techniques. The description of a new approach, based on the Delphi technique, includes the information handling process, calculations of costs and benefits, and resulting value enhancements. (three references) (CLB)

During the 1982-83 academic year, 10 members of the College of Health Deans participated in a five-round Delphi study to identify objectives for schools of the allied health professions and trends in health and health care through the year 1991. Results of this study are reported and discussed. (Author/CT)