The Institute was designed to educate twenty superior college graduates in the fundamentals of librarianship and the theory and practice of archival work. Besides the core curriculum in Librarianship, four especially designed courses in archival work were given. The Seminar on History, Development, and Character, of Archives discussed the…

This handbook for training program evaluators provides background information and practice activities in the following areas: (1) measurement: purposes, ideals, possibilities; (2) defining measurement domains; (3) person and item sampling; (4) test and item selection--with a selected list of standardized tests with pertinent information on each,…

In this monograph, the author assesses the progress that has been made toward the development of in-common programs for preparing administrators to serve in a variety of institutional settings. After outlining the assumptions, rationales, and strategies behind attempts to institute interdisciplinary administrator training programs, the author…

The Game Director's Manual is the first in a set of 21 manuals (AA 001 009-001 029) used in APEX (Air Pollution Exercise), a computerized college and professional level "real world" simulation of a community with urban and rural problems, industrial activities, and air pollution difficulties. The participants, which may range in number from 18 to…

The City Politicians' Manual is part of a set of 21 manuals (AA 001 009-001 029) used in APEX (Air Pollution Exercise), a computerized college and professional level "real world" game simulation of a community with urban and rural problems, industrial activities, and air pollution difficulties. The first two sections, which are the same…

The City Planner's Manual is part of a set of 21 manuals (AA 001 009-001 029) used in APEX (Air Pollution Exercise), a computerized college and professional level "real world" game simulation of a community with urban and rural problems, industrial activities, and air pollution difficulties. The first two sections, which are the same in…

Technical reports issued by the Naval Personnel and Training Research Laboratory during Fiscal Year 1971 are listed in this paper under the categories of personnel management, training, or human factors support. Three types of reports are included--technical bulletins for professional research personnel, research reports for operational personnel,…

In most countries, industrialization is increasingly regarded as one of the principle activities needed to achieve and sustain a high level of development. In order to plan, implement, and operate the many complex programs and projects, a number of development training institutes have come into being. A 1962 survey revealed that the focus of the…

A study was made of professional qualifications for personnel employed as program evaluators and auditors. These qualifications, according to operational or theoretical models, are necessary to assure local school districts of obtaining the services of competent and ethical personnel. Findings of (1) a review of literature, (2) a national survey…

In a recent experience in the Manitoba provincial government, an active, varied, and largely homegrown system-wide "open systems" approach for the design and delivery of staff development and training became operational in only 18 months. The development and implementation of the strategy and some significant results are recounted.…

Describes an integrated program concerned with problems and protection of nature in an institute in the USSR. The program concentrates on improvement of research, training of specialists, curriculum development, materials production, and organization of conferences. (KC)

Higher education systems must change to include women administrators, not only because it is right, but also because huge pools of creative and effective talent should not be passed over. Training programs, access, and advancement for women are reviewed. (Author/LBH)

An expanded notion of personnel training for the aurally handicapped adolescent is explored and developed, and a competency model describing developmental/competency areas, types/levels of competencies, supra-components, use of the model, and delivery of training is presented. (BD)

A public sector which provides services on a client-sensitive basis should result in public support and involvement in service aspects of government. Discusses the role of public service trainers and educators, public-service salary scales, group-interaction skills as a means of facilitating service, and developing a client-service orientation.…

Maintains that the quality of the American political system depends in large part on the extent to which public administration and public administrators preserve a balance between democratic values and technological advancement. (Author/DB)