Organizational and administrative procedures for conducting a successful blood donation drive are presented. (MJB)

The article examines problems arising from a lack of constructive, interpersonal communication and discusses prevalent trends in administration which focus more on technological and electronic advancements than daily staff concerns. The author proposes the need for a proactive administrative approach, introducing a help-giving attitude rather than…

Still unanswered questions exist about the provision of physical education to handicapped students as stipulated in P.L. 94-142, The Education For All Handicapped Children Act. Among these questions are issues of placement, assessment, and personnel qualifications. Scheduling aspects assume critical importance. (CL)

Results of surveys completed by 88 programs for gifted students revealed information on program management. Findings suggested differences between programs cited in a catalog of promising practices and those not cited, including a less formal structure, greater parent participation, and greater use of independent consultants for the cited…

Recommendations on educational opportunities, proficiency examinations, and other aspects of university adult education goals and governance are presented, followed by steps taken by the State University of New York and other bodies since September 1970 to institute a state external degree program. (LY)

Described and discussed are the various components of the Media Service Cone, an attempt to describe, through symbolism, the continuum of development in a media service program." (Author/LS)

The program budget is seen as usually measuring the cost of resources used in a program, but it is suggested that it should be extended to measure and evaluate program quality. Types of budgets, building a budget, politics of budgeting, and budgeting for quality are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The article discusses the difficulties and delights of the transition from being a service provider to being an administrator. The author points out the different responsibilities, tasks, skills, and feelings she experienced in learning how to be an agency director at a facility for the visually impaired. (Author)

Examines the attempts and operations of a variety of organizations engaged in international charity and refugee programs. Describes the reactions of refugees, using Tibetan refugees as an example, to these efforts. (Author/MK)

The author analyzes the maturational process of patient education programs and describes the issues and problems that must be resolved to turn fragmented efforts into a strong, comprehensive program. (Author/CT)

The effectiveness of using a computer to identify problems, allocate resources, and plan expansion in recreational programs is discussed. (JD)

Responses from 20 of 22 Texas state government agencies using volunteers resulted in recommendations for volunteer management: standardize data collection, provide liability coverage, expand recognition programs, hire competent managers, support adequate infrastructure, replicate best practices, share best practices, encourage participation in…

Recommends a five-step process for selecting the appropriate program for training administration. Includes selection criteria, a list of programs, and resources and suppliers. (JOW)

This primer on budgets for nursing schools includes the budgetary process; budgeting techniques; and information about various types of budgets, such as the open-ended budget, incremental budget, quota budget, and alternate-level budget. Questions about budget structure, revenue sources, and budget management and evaluation are answered. (JOW)