Programs in biomedical engineering have been developing worldwide since World War II. This article describes a multidisciplinary program which operates in Yugoslavia through a cooperative effort between that county and the AIBS. A major problem has been the slowness with which hospitals accept the concept of biomedical engineering. (MA)

Patterns of recreational preferences related to patterns of behavioral characteristics are discussed as factors to be considered in planning recreational programs. (JD)

Described and advocated is the discrepancy approach to needs assessment as an important step in making residential schools accountable for handicapped students. (Author/CL)

This article provides information on how program directors can apply for Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) funds for meeting personnel expenses. (CM)

Preservice and graduate programs in educational administration fail to fill the situation-specific needs of principals, according to the author. What is needed is a variety of inservice programs, tailored for (and by) principals, that address both specific concerns and broader philosophic issues. (Author/DS)

The events leading up to the present polio vaccination procedures and policies are presented. This short history is then compared to the swine flu vaccination program. (MA)

Describes a program in which line managers were taught in a reasonable amount of time how to conduct management training programs for other managers. (EM)

A continuation of a two-part article about performance appraisal programs, this part examines program design and implementation. Topics covered include a systems approach, designing forms and establishing procedure, and maintaining the program. (TA)

Describes an interdisciplinary cancer-rehabilitation program composed of rehabilitation teams that evaluate patients and suggest or provide treatment with the goal of improved quality of life. Issues, problems, and suggested solutions are discussed with implications for other programs. (Author)

After stating some facts and assumptions supporting the need for a program of civic development for elementary students, an outline of the history and development of legal education programs in Hawaii for students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade was discussed. (Author/RK)

With recognition of each other's expertise and authority, educators and visiting nurse association personnel worked together in developing new record-keeping systems. (Editor)

The author presents the historical development of the department of student personnel work at the University of Minnesota, as well as his own contributions to the field. (HLM)

This article briefly critiques management by objectives (MBO) as a means of specifying administrator tasks and then describes the implementation of MBO in the West Bloomfield School District, Orchard Lake, Michigan. (Author/DS)

To maintain their leadership in occupational programming in today's competitive postsecondary market, community colleges must (1) examine and cope with issues identified by industry, (2) explore alternatives to course and degree programming, (3) develop and use outcome measures, and (4) base programming decisions on coordinated data. (RT)

The life, work, and influence of Lydia Fohn-Hansen on Alaska's development while serving as State leader for home economics extension and other related areas are described. (TA)