Maclagan describes a workshop on ethics in management decision making and suggests that "extreme" case studies are irrelevant to the workplace and should not be used. Jackson argues that the process of decision making and the function of case studies justify the use of such material. (SK)

Argues that journalism advisers and their staffs should attend scholastic journalism/publications workshops and conventions. (RS)

Presents advice to journalism advisers on convention attendance planning. Argues that all the hard work and responsibility of attending national conventions is worth the effort. (RS)

Flora Joy developed the first and only master's degree in storytelling at East Tennessee State University. Students take courses in basic and advanced storytelling and a practicum, as well as linguistics of reading, psychology of reading, and research methods. Four intensive storytelling institutes per year use famous storytellers as teachers. (KS)

Thirty-two vocational special needs paraprofessionals who attended a training certification workshop significantly increased their knowledge of and concern for special needs students. A comprehensive training model encompassing 12 special needs categories was developed. (SK)

Discusses how to get a community to participate in educational facility development that is effective provided one starts with a format that is fun. It presents a sequence of workshops that have been proven successful in developing community participation. (GR)

Examines a workshop that helps college space planners provide a facilities-and-space management planning process as part of the college's effort to modernize its management systems and evaluate its physical resources. Lists tips for successful space management. (GR)

Observations, interviews, and reflections involving 14 older adults participating in a weekly writing workshop revealed a significant impact on reading and writing, use of a broader range of genres, development of a sense of literacy as a community endeavor, and opportunities for life review and psychological integration. (SK)

Describes a two-day retreat held by trustees at Dickinson College (Pennsylvania). The retreat was preceded by self-study completed by individual trustees, which provided a basis for the group's development of proposals. Outcomes of the retreat included higher, clearer standards for board members; a new mechanism for trustee self-evaluation; and…

A series of workshops to help British nurses learn to appraise research and use it in practice was evaluated through questionnaires and study of three workshop sites. The programs effectively reduced fear and increased understanding of research, overcoming the problem of jargon. Critical appraisal skills were improved. (SK)

Discusses the transformation of leadership in today's work environment and the use of the Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits Workshop" to help train members within facility management operations. The successful use of the workshop at the University of Missouri (Columbia) is described. (GR)

A retired superintendent decided to become an educational consultant. A thorough self-assessment convinced him that speaking in front of groups and running training sessions constituted a perfect occupation. After attending a National Speakers Association meeting, he learned entrepreneurial and self-marketing skills that have paid off handsomely.…

Explores the effectiveness of various ways to encourage high communication apprehensives (CA) to attend CA reduction meetings. Uses five different techniques to convince 156 CA undergraduate students to attend reduction workshops. Indicates that none of the approaches were effective in getting students to attend. Addresses why these approaches…

Pretests and posttests of 25 physicians who took a home-study course on breast disease and 25 who attended a workshop showed that both groups significantly increased knowledge and were more comfortable dealing with patient-care issues. Both formats were equally effective. (SK)

Operation Heracles sought to promote the social and occupational advancement of workers with disabilities in sheltered workshops and occupational therapy centers in the Lower Rhine region. Preparation of workers for mainstream workplaces involved skills reviews, retraining, placement, and follow-up, with family participation. (SK)