Examines the evolution of the writing center at Queens College City University of New York. Asserts that a sense of community is the most important element of a writing center. (MM)

The 4-H program can be improved if Extension agents administer rather than conduct the program. This means that leaders will have to be well-recruited and trained, and take responsibility for conducting much of the program. (Author)

Two examples from the law enforcement field are presented in support of Ginsberg's (TM 508 964) view that social dysfunctionality follows from the attempt to distribute scarce resources in a manner that appears politically legitimate. (BW)

The basic functions and procedures of management consulting are contrasted with formal program evaluation. A case example illustrates the differing approaches used in programmatic problem solving. The similarities and differences between these specializations are highlighted to understand their unique but complementary contributions to the…

One explanation for the apparent failure to achieve the objectives of citizen involvement in policy planning and greater agency sensitivity to citizen interests is that advocates have not based goals on sound empirical and theoretical grounds. A number of propositions are suggested. (Author/IRT)

Administrations at colleges and universities are continually faced with the following dilemma: "Just what is our school radio station all about?" To help to answer such questions, this paper focuses upon some of the basic elements contained in formulating, operating, and managing a college or university radio station. The approach…

This management kit introduces building managers to the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and provides the knowledge and tools needed to implement an IPM program in their buildings. It discusses the barriers to implementing an IPM program, why such a program should be used, and the general guidelines for its implementation. Managerial…

Advocates conferences and discussions among programmers to ascertain the philosophies behind their work in parks and recreation and gives sources that can provide assistance. (JA)

Presents a brief review of the program planning process, and uses the example of a solid waste program to illustrate what has or has not been accomplished through the use of the planning process. (LK)

This paper proposes the use of a role definition approach to interpreting the influence of Congressional decisions on the administration of a federally supported university adult education program. (EB)

The author describes the Madison (Wisconsin) Early Childhood Program for handicapped children aged birth to 5 years. Rationale for providing an early childhood program is presented and reasons why the program is provided by the public school system are outlined. Procedures for program evaluation are mentioned. (SBH)

The author suggests ways in which the continuing education program administrator can find and use sources of marketing information and techniques to expand and effectively promote continuing education programs. (SK)

In this document, the task force addresses itself to a description of mental health administration and a suggested curriculum for educating future mental health administrators. Mental health administration is in its formative stages as a profession, and the purpose of the task force is to contribute to that development. (Author)

Voices concerns over expansion of writing centers. Suggests that writing centers planning to expand should articulate the basic premises upon which their center was built. Suggests that a program of expansion be accompanied by a careful examination of the center's power structure. Urges all writing center expansion preserve a strong human…