The article provides a narrative summary of the development of the Ghent (Belgium) public school program for children aged two-and-a-half years to eight years. The program for each age level is described in terms of its purpose, nature, and program evaluation design. Cognitive development and skill learning are distinguished. (DB)

A closer relationship between elementary and secondary schools and colleges is needed. Such collaboration should feature involvement and agreement among all educational personnel, sharply focused projects, and active collaboration. Intrauniversity collaboration would also benefit teacher education institutions. (CB)

An interdisciplinary intervention program for adolescent parents and expectant parents combined educational and counseling efforts within a regular school setting to provide information, support, and opportunity for personal growth. Program organization and implementation and implications for health professionals are discussed. (Author/DF)

The influence that Harvard University has had on the development of international collegiate sports is explored. Rowing and football were the first athletic activities to be played by Harvard with colleges in other countries. (DF)

A computerized information system can be used by park management to project facility maintenance requirements. The benefits and uses of a computer system that records and analyzes data on budgeting, resources, scheduling, and maintenance are discussed. (DF)

Describes Maryknoll College's supervisory training system that used behavior modeling to teach supervisors how to manage critical situations with subordinates. Discusses behavior modeling, discoveries made during program implementation, program evaluation, and results of a participant's reaction survey. (CT)

The author describes the development of a pet therapy program at a rehabilitation unit of a hospital. She discusses documentation of the success of pet therapy programs, picking out the right pets, responsibilities of caring for the pet, training the pet, patient response, and program policies. (CT)

A "Father's Day" was created to promote fathers' participation in a preschool class for physically handicapped and developmentally delayed children. Planning and actual implementation are described along with suggestions for making the day a success. (CL)

Presents an account of a collaboration between adult education and commerce--adult programs held in and promoted by a bookshop. Discusses placement of the activities, program events (information, advice, and enrollment), future plans, and evaluation of the program. (CT)

The concept of a new family coordinator (someone to orient new families to the local 4-H programs and serve as a contact person for them) is examined. The training of this coordinator, the "New Family Handbook," and benefits of this new system are discussed. (CT)

The decision process followed by Allegheny College that led to the choice of WATSTAR as the software/hardware combination for the first step in a campuswide networking project is discussed. (Author/MLW)

To develop the skill of critical ethical thinking, a two-component model was developed for ethics instruction in the College of Pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana. Skill development takes place by requiring students to find and define solutions to ethical dilemmas by applying and refining ethical theory. (Author/MLW)

As part of their facilities, the Department of Art Education at the University of New Mexico created an exhibition gallery open to both the academic community and the general public. The formation and program of the university-based art gallery is described. (RM)

A form of occupational analysis called DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) and its advantages in course development and performance assessment are discussed and specific suggestions on conducting a DACUM session are provided. (CT)

Discusses how technology is viewed by different people, as well as financial support for the study of technology in liberal arts programs. Three examples of how different educational institutions approach the study of technology are described: basic electronics and heating and cooling technology at Wellesley, engineering at SUNY-Stony Brook, and…