A model is described in which student nurses' preceptors are the joint-appointee nurse practitioners, with physicians providing consultation and serving as team participants. Key points that are examined are program development at the University of Illinois, how the program actually operated, and some of the problems encountered. (CT)

Organization Development is a management science that defines and solves organizational problems. Procedures include: (1) diagnosis of problem; (2) gathering of data related to problem; (3) obtaining feedback; (4) developing various change strategies; (5) developing an action plan; and (6) implementing the plan. (CJ)

The results of a questionnaire submitted to teachers at Illinois community colleges suggest that individualized instruction is a useful tool despite the problems which commonly accompany its use. Because respondents failed to identify future critical needs, it is apparent that long-range planning is a crucial need. (CT)

A framework for the evaluation of physical education programs is proposed. Its design is intended to provide a more comprehensive view of evaluation questions which can be asked. (MJB)

The successful operation of teacher centers is critical if the problems evident in teacher education are to be resolved. (JD)

Discusses a cooperative effort between Gulf Oil Corporation and Chatham College in Pittsburgh to offer a career development program for women. Details the organization, content, and assessment of the program. (JOW)

The curriculum implementation models reviewed utilize observation techniques, focused interviews, questionnaires, and content analysis. Concludes that determining the relationship between the level of program implementation and program outcomes prevents curriculum from becoming ineffective. (KC)

Attempted to evaluate a readily available comprehensive bibliothearpy smoking cessation program and the impact of smoking and nonsmoking behavior of a spouse on the individual to stop smoking. Results suggest that motivation is an important variable in smoking cessation. (Author)

If program evaluation is to continue its decade-long advance as a specialized field and make contributions at both the operational and policy-setting levels, evaluators must receive a basic education in the theoretical, substantive, methodological, and organizational elements pertinent to their roles. (Author)

Definitions of terms and an explanation of the concept of transfer of technology are provided as background for this examination of some critical issues in the introduction of such process technologies as instructional development and evaluation into the rapidly changing milieu of a developing nation. (JEG)

A case history of the elective English program at South High School in Minneapolis. (DD)

Five preparatory steps for the evaluation of community-based programs, described as "front-end" challenges, are discussed: (1) understanding the reasons for the evaluation; (2) securing resources; (3) establishing credibility and enthusiasm; (4) developing consensus about goals and objectives; and (5) observing and fine tuning the…

Responses from 54 of 100 British companies showed that those who use outdoor management development programs believe them effective for personal, team, and leadership development. However, these conclusions seem based more on anecdote and intuition than empirical evidence. (SK)

Describes how the All Stars Talent Network, a youth development program, transformed a pilot donor-acquisition project into a combined site visit and evaluation that engaged youth participants, donors, and adult volunteers in a unique community-building partnership. (SLD)

A review of evaluations of community-based arts projects illustrates the methodological challenges of evaluating the arts and the issue of whether and how quantitative methods should be used. Eight studies revealed self-reports of personal, social, economic, and educational change, with few negative consequences. (Contains 52 references.) (SK)