The administration of a continuing education program for nurses at the University of Connecticut, independent of the university continuing education center, is described. Data from 76 other State schools showed significant progress in establishing programs that meet proposed American Nurses' Association standards, but also a shortage of funds for…

Presents a literature review of the economic aspects of water pollution control covering publications of 1976-77. This review also includes the policy issues of water management. A list of 77 references is presented. (HM)

The composition and functioning of three specific models of student involvement in university health services are examined for ways in which such involvement may facilitate smoother program operation and meeting of student needs. (Author/MJB)

The purpose of this paper is to explore family-related objectives in income maintenance programs. (Author)

This review of the allied health occupations training programs offered by Brevard Community College (Cocoa, Florida) covers organization of the division, objectives, selection and admission process, instructional delivery system, clinical facilities, advisory committees, high school relations, continuing education programs, and program success.…

The administrator of a recreational program needs to constantly evaluate that program to be sure it is accomplishing the objectives for which it is established; while objective and subjective evaluation on the part of leaders and participants are valuable, factual computerized data are also a reliable tool. (JD)

Describes a program, Cultural and Technological Studies, created to develop an interdisciplinary, undergraduate curriculum exploring the relationships between technology and culture. (Author/RK)

Describes the first baccalaureate nursing program of its type--the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in Spokane, Washington--to be accredited by the National League for Nursing, with the goal of educating nurses through a cooperative, interinstitutional approach. Topics discussed include how the center began, administrative…

Discusses issues in program administration, with specific reference to preschool programs. Some of the issues discussed include coping with conflict, leadership, the sharing of power, and honesty. A short annotated bibliography is included. (BD)

The executive director of the Colonial League, an intercollegiate athletic league adhering to more restrictive principles than those of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, talks about faculty attitudes toward the affiliation, academic and administrative standards, competition, organization, and the role of faculty in the league. (MSE)

Certain systems analysis techniques can be applied to examinations of program failure in continuing education to locate weaknesses in planning and implementing stages. Questions to guide an analysis and various procedures are recommended. Twelve issues that contribute to failures or discontinuations are identified. (Author/MLW)

Universities can offer opportunities for workers in high-technology fields to gain state-of-the-art information and skills without traveling to campus, through interactive television training. Careful organization and planning of such programs, including selection of effective faculty and remote site personnel, are essential to their success. (MSE)

Describes a process whereby a community college continuing education division can be effectively promoted within the college. Considers the following elements of program advocacy: goal setting; evaluation of the continuing education division and its internal and external environments; and devising, implementing, and evaluating advocacy strategies.…

Focuses on three aging-related concerns that impact on planning programs at outdoor senior residential camps: theories of aging, adjustment to retirement, and concepts of leisure. Considers reasons for offering senior camp programs: earlier retirement, financial means, interest, fewer time constraints, pleasant environments. (NEC)

Examines the recent reemergence of honors programs in community colleges. Highlights the advantages of such programs, offers caveats concerning their establishment, and considers various structural models and special programmatic features. (DMM)