A training project for regional accreditation evaluation teams of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) was evaluated. The project was designed to train WASC team members to understand and use effectively newly-developed standards and to function effectively in team visits. Training procedures were as follows: a workshop for…

An Assertiveness Skills program for faculty members at a major southwestern university was developed and evaluated. This paper describes the procedures used to (1) assess faculty concerns related to the interpersonal aspects of the instructional situation, (2) develop an assertiveness skills workshop series designed for university faculty,…

The curriculum of the Labor Relations Training Center is designed to: (1) orient top executives to the latest trends in public sector labor-management relations; (2) increase knowledge and understanding among all Federal, state, and local executives, managers and supervisors about the requirements and processes of collective bargaining; and (3)…

Twenty-eight different courses in Britain, Europe, and the U.S. were examined, most of which involved participants only as passive members of an audience listening to a lecture or watching a demonstration. Preferences were for a workshop design that is flexible, learner-oriented, and encourages individuals to study themselves in a learning group…

Elements to be included in a systematic approach to helping managers in their work and in the process to obtain relevant learning are outlined, along with methods of handling the interaction between the work pressures on managers and trends in the business environment. (MF)

Reviews options for training individuals to use microcomputers (courses and workshops, books/media packages, software producer documentation, and computer disk-based training) and discusses the evaluation of training packages, including instructional design and technical considerations. A selective list of companies that provide training is…

In Keansburg, New Jersey, board members meet once every week; and workshops are a year-round effort. (Author)

Describes Academic Library Consultant Training Program begun in 1979, sponsored by Office of Management Studies (OMS) and designed to provide 80 consultants to aid academic libraries in improving performance. Viewpoints are included from OMS Director and participants concerning program objectives, trainee selection, workshops, internships, and the…

Describes introduction of microcomputer services at the Rolling Meadows (Illinois) Public Library, noting funding, purchase of an Apple microcomputer, placement of the terminal, software, staff development, and patron workshops. Rules for computer use and Apple computer worksheet (logging on, useful tips, logging off, and activities) are included.…

Two studies examined undergraduate students' willingness to answer potentially illegal questions during an employment interview and the efficacy of a workshop on equal employment opportunity and interviewing. Results indicated that students would answer most questions; however, the workshop effectively decreased their willingness to disclose…

A writing center must not only offer additional intensive, personalized help for unsuccessful basic writing students, but it must also extend itself to the university community and beyond to the community at large. (HOD)

Presents a unique undergraduate course designed for the training and supervision of group leaders, and describes a combination of a didactic and experiential workshop and seminars for training and supervising group leaders. (Author)

Describes a two-stage project for upgrading practitioners' interpersonal skills in a statewide service delivery system. Involved selection and training of trainers and teaching service providers a model for helping that described the skills, goals, and process for facilitating client action. Provides a brief summary of workshop evaluation data.…

Cites a need for problem-solving approaches and applications in counseling and outlines current problem-solving training programs and counseling interventions. Proposes a psychoeducational problem-solving workshop for total family participation which is based on D'Zurilla and Goldfried's model. Includes didactic presentations, role modeling, group…

Presents 16 ideas on in-service training contributed by child care directors across the nation. The ideas include weekly staff meetings, workshops, and training programs for new staff. (RJC)