The use of the contract in social work practice is gaining momentum. In contrast to much of the literature, which has tended to be uncritical, this article takes into account gaps in knowledge, limitations, and potential dangers. (Author)

Describes an undergraduate organic laboratory experiment involving the separation of an unknown solid organic acid and an unknown solid organic base. The experiment is designed to present the student with an unexpected difficulty, namely, the formation of a separable viscous liquid, to see how the student handles this difficulty. (MLH)

This article explores the experiences of two Work Incentive Program (WIN) Staff members in delivering employment-related services in a rural WIN program. It deals with three prevalent rural obstacles to employment: transportation, flexibility with individual cases, and sex barriers. (Author)

A study was conducted to determine (1) what active forensic coaches currently perceive to be the purpose of forensic participation courses, (2) the difficulties they have had in reaching their course goals, and (3) what they think the purpose of the courses should be. Data were collected from coaches at 130 schools with active forensic programs.…

The first of two papers in this document is a report describing the work of the International Federation of Library Association's (IFLA) first professional board functioning under the Chicago rule changes of 1985. Topics include changes in the annual meeting structure; changes in the Medium Term Programme 1986-1991 (MTP); coordination with the…

This paper considers the potential utility of computer conferencing for the Third World. A brief description of an example of a computer conferencing system, the Electronic Information Exchange System (EIES) based at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, is provided. International discussions on telecommunications and some of the activities of…

While there is growing awareness of the special needs and problems of older adults, little research has focused on differentiating groups within the older population. To determine whether different types of problems are more likely at specific ages within a range typically served at geriatric facilities, geriatric clinic patients in three age…

Potential indicators of organizational effectiveness and ineffectiveness in postsecondary institutions were investigated. Institutional effectiveness was defined as the possession of characteristics of excellence, including: student educational satisfaction, student academic development, student career development, student personal development,…

Teachers do not intentionally use or consider research findings in making teaching decisions. This lack of use is usually blamed on research deficiencies; e.g., educational research does not address the realistic demands of classroom teaching, research findings are inconsistent, and research articles are difficult to obtain and read. A major…

Two of America's most serious problems--crime and illiteracy--converge in our prisons. The majority of prisoners have serious educational deficits. Although prison educational programs exist, they are often ineffective because of poor program development, lack of administrative support, or small numbers of prisoners served. One innovation in…

The pharmaceutical detail man, in bringing information about new drugs to physicians, hospitals and pharmacists, performs a complex and sensitive task. Does his training fit him to meet the challenge? (Author)

In January 1976, Colgate University offered its first Winter Wilderness Survival Program in conjunction with the North American Wilderness Survival School (NAWSS). This post-program evaluation summarizes background of the three-week program, with attention to the leadership, program aims, how the course was publicized, and how it developed month…

In order to comply with law, many states are developing special education programs. These programs often do not recognize the individuality of the child and fail to take into account that the school's inability to cope with a handicapped child is often a factor contributing to the learning disability. (HMD)

The problems of acquisition, bibliographic control, and accessibility to official documents, which are more pronounced in developing than developed countries, are reflected by the experience of the University of Zambia library. The library is concerned not only with Zambian official documents, but also with those of other Anglophone Sub-Saharan…

From 1974 through 1976, a program to test the feasibility of vouchering manpower training was incorporated into the existing Work Incentive (WIN) program in Portland, Oregon. The purpose of the second phase of the program was to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating vouchers into an on-the-job (OJT) program as an optional component that…