Discussion of organizational knowledge sharing focuses on a study of Korean public organizations that investigated factors affecting the individual's knowledge sharing behavior. Highlights include social exchange theory; self-efficacy; theory of reasoned action; and hypothesis testing that showed expected associations and contribution, rather than…

State coordinating boards address a variety of issues that relate to students and to student affairs operations. In order to participate in shaping and addressing these issues, student affairs staff need to understand how these boards operate and how to work most effectively with them. (Contains 33 references.) (Author)

Guy Henson, first director of the Adult Education Division for Nova Scotia (1946-56), was instrumental in forming a regional library system. His focus on adult education for a revitalized postwar democracy involved citizen education and increasing political awareness. (SK)

This article offers guidelines for writing interagency agreements between inclusive Head Start programs and school districts. Guidelines address what an interagency agreement should be, how to recognize existing "phantom" agreements, the purpose statement, program mandates, key interagency process sections, and closing components. Insets…

Responses from 122 of 411 business school deans/chairs indicated that 30 did not have business accreditation. Perceived accreditation costs, benefits, flexibility, and reputation varied by agency: American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (most prestigious), Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, or International…

In an assessment culture, credit-based education and training are increasingly important in voluntary and community sectors. Examples from Hungary and Britain were used to develop a democratic participative model to identify the need for and relevance of credit and to use qualifications to further civil society. (Contains 53 references.) (SK)

Oregon State University Extension and county partners, organized an employer development program in a rural community. Focus groups and evaluations identified hiring and retention challenges and outlined needed support and services. Employer training workshops and recruitment and orientation services were provided. (SK)

Internship programs are traditionally seen as a social responsibility or means of screening potential employees. In a Nova Scotia government agency internship program, the agency benefitted in a different way: from the enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and technology skills interns brought to the workplace. (SK)

Case studies of three Finnish companies (involved in manufacturing, Internet catalogs, and municipal government services) were used to investigate the nature of organizational change. Significant differences among organizational types were apparent in team formation, pay systems, recruitment, and forms of control. Organization differences reflect…

Examines data from three sources to determine the degree of focus and level of involvement of a large child welfare agency in the educational process of children in foster care. Results indicated that in terms of knowledge, practices, and the actual maintenance of educational records, little was known of the educational progress or needs of…

Examines government activities in Nigeria in relation to prison support services, including health, counseling, training, legal aid, and library services. Recommends public agency networking with nongovernmental organizations to provide needed services. (JOW)

For education providers, working with community agencies within mental health frameworks poses threats as well as opportunities. Adult educators do not need to be mental health specialists; their role in such collaborations is to be learning specialists. (JOW)

Presents some principles for promoting interdisciplinary education and research within a university and facilitating mutually beneficial relations between university faculty and community human service providers. Includes examples from the experience of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. (EVL)

Describes the Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota, which provides a model for creating links between the research resources of a university and professionals who work directly with young children and families. (EVL)

The functional relation between feedback and improved writing of Individual Habilitation Plan objectives in four adult service agencies serving the retarded was assessed. The agencies improved the quality of their written objectives after receiving feedback from the case manager and maintained those gains 18 months after feedback was terminated.…