Describes the role of media in small liberal arts colleges in terms of AV staff, current goals and organization structure, academic support services, problems, role of the AV center, facilities, and hardware. Data were gathered from 38 colleges in a national survey. (CMV)

The Peoria Public Schools' medical self-insurance program has cut administrative overhead in half. Details of the program are examined. (MLF)

Describes a program in which elementary school pupils regularly visit elderly residents of a nursing home to read aloud to them. (GT)

In this article, Black studies is described as both searching for and responding to meaning in the human experience through the Black experience. Based upon Thompson's distinction of ideational and operational roles in any healthy group, a model for administering Black studies programs at the university level is proposed. (GC)

Describes changes and improvements in a geography internship program at San Diego State University since its inception in 1969. The program, which integrates unpaid work experience with classroom study, has increased the variety of available jobs, developed guidelines for intern supervisors, places 300 percent more students in jobs, and requires…

These guidelines for developing and implementing an inservice teacher education program at the junior or community level cover short and long term improvements, how to motivate staff participation, budgeting, legal aspects of teacher evaluation, role of universities, colleges, and Federal, State, and local agencies, special skills needed by…

While the electronic fact book will not replace the paper variety used by colleges and universities to disseminate institutional information, there are a number of uses for the electronic format, which accommodates both quantity and currency of information. Considerations in producing an electronic fact book are discussed, and a seven-day process…

Discusses steps necessary to develop an emergency preparedness plan for child care centers: (1) identifying the need for policies through brainstorming and reviewing previous emergencies; (2) identifying potential issues through consultation; (3) establishing center procedures; (4) identifying a spokesperson to present accurate public information;…

Strategic planning models seek order in a disorderly world. However, chaos science offers a language of concepts to discern deeper patterns in organizational life that appears out of control. Many of these concepts apply to higher education institutions. Interpretation of chaos theory principles suggests five tools for making high-leverage change…

Presents five tips for successful planning and implementation of distance education programs in organizations: (1) obtain support from top management; (2) focus on specific projects; (3) take time and resources to plan thoroughly and design well; (4) select media tools according to program needs; and (5) select, train, monitor, and reward…

Ingredients for a successful alumni association membership campaign are outlined, including clear objectives for the campaign; support of staff, board, and administration; careful timing; focus on college events; strategically targeted mailing audience; appropriate type of mailing; unique message; attention-getting format; follow-up; and use of…

Urges child care programs to seek accreditation from NAEYC's National Academy of Early Childhood Programs to increase program quality and provides information on the validation process. Includes information on the validation visit and the validator's role and background. Offers suggestions for preparing the director, staff, children, and families…

Explains licensing regulations applicable in the United Kingdom to commercial providers of adventure education programs that offer caving, climbing, trekking, and water sports; provides information on license applications, including licensing standards related to risk assessment and safety management procedures; and addresses issues related to the…

Describes Southside Virginia Community College's educational program at Mecklenburg Correctional Center. Focuses on effects of the program and key characteristics of effective programs, e.g., support from and cooperation with the Department of Corrections, an active and sympathetic administration, program flexibility, screening and orientation,…

Proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association rule changes address issues of academic standards, financial aid, program administration, association administration, championships and extra events, athlete eligibility, association membership and institutional classification, playing seasons, and aspects of program deregulation. (MSE)