Loneliness and isolation of older adults can be treated with group therapy. Group methods such as reality orientation, remotivation, reminiscing and psychotherapy groups can increase social interaction but require special consideration of environment, scheduling and individual limitation as well as counselor training. (JAC)

Describes a pilot program that provides basic communication skills and assertiveness training in a supportive group environment and addressed some of the problems of battered women. The women who participated in the program reported that they had been helped. (RC)

The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration arranges training and placement for disabled veterans in local job service offices. These employees then assist in placing other disabled veterans on jobs. Some typical DVOP success stories are described. (MF)

A peer counseling training unit for preservice teachers can increase participant empathy level and listening skills in a relatively short period of time. (JD)

A two-week summer institute for teachers and administrators of kindergarten and grade 1 gifted children is described. The purpose of the Institute was to plan strategies for meeting the needs of the young gifted and talented children in their classrooms, schools, or districts. (Author)

The New Careers for Adults program demonstrated that a large number of adults are looking for, and are responsive to, a group career exploration process designed to direct people into occupational educational training programs. (Author)

Considers what benefits volunteerism offers to the aging and to their communities, how this role for the aging is valued, what has been learned from the greater utilization of senior citizen volunteers, and how this opportunity can be provided to those who want it. (Author/AM)

Undergraduates travel off campus to prepare themselves for careers in public management, city planning, and social services. (Author)

The role of the student teacher liaison supervisor will continue to progress. First the people serving in the position shall continue to be competent classroom teachers with their own unique skills and interests, and second, the liaison supervisors should continue to be responsive to the feedback generated by student teachers. (Author)

Describes a program that instills in young persons a strong sense of civic responsibility. Outlines difficulties in reimagining leadership and the importance of self-awareness in leadership training. Explores personal values, group values, societal and community values, and how all of them work together. Discusses ways to implement the model. (RJM)

Describes a day-long group program to help children with medical conditions deal with teasing and to increase self-confidence. Reports preliminary program evaluation results, indicating that most children retained the knowledge skills acquired in the program and appeared to be using these effectively in coping with teasing 12 to 16 weeks later.…

Saint Louis University's efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive sexual harassment training program as the foundation for a cultural influence process is described. The use of the training program as the foundation of a normative-reeducative process of change is described. (MLW)

Four college and university programs for development of nonacademic staff are described: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia University (New York), and Maricopa County Community College (Arizona). The programs illustrate different structures, focuses, and activities. (MSE)

Describes workplace literacy pilot programs carried out by the National Automotive Language and Literacy Coordination Unit in the Australian automotive industry. Discusses their systematic and integrated approach to language and literacy issues within the context of accredited mainstream training rather than via separate bridging or remedial…

Reviews phases of Kellogg Foundation support for library-based adult career counseling programs as background to this special issue. The programs are (1) System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI) at the University of California-Irvine, 1975-80; (2) Project LEARN (Lifelong Educational Assessment and Referral Network), 1980-86; and (3)…