WORK INJURIES AND THEIR MONETARY LOSSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAN BE EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED ONLY THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVE AND WELL-PLANNED SAFETY EFFORT. THIS BULLETIN DISCUSSES THE "HOW" OF PLANNING FOR SAFETY ON THE JOBSITE. IT WAS PREPARED IN THE DIVISION OF PROGRAMING AND RESEARCH, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY. CONTENTS INCLUDE (1) THE…

A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT SPECIFIES THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST FOLLOW UP EACH STUDENT WHO COMPLETES A PROGRAM FINANCED UNDER PUBLIC LAW 88-210. A COMMITTEE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM FIVE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COUNTY DEVELOPED A SURVEY FORM AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING DATA REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND, IN…

This book is designed for Executive Directors in Adult Basic Education, delineating his various roles and responsibilities. Although his primary responsibility is related to his administrative or managerial role, other roles which he shares in common with the instructional staff are: as teacher or educator, as planner, as evaluator, and as Action…

Organizational and administrative procedures for conducting a successful blood donation drive are presented. (MJB)

The article examines problems arising from a lack of constructive, interpersonal communication and discusses prevalent trends in administration which focus more on technological and electronic advancements than daily staff concerns. The author proposes the need for a proactive administrative approach, introducing a help-giving attitude rather than…

Still unanswered questions exist about the provision of physical education to handicapped students as stipulated in P.L. 94-142, The Education For All Handicapped Children Act. Among these questions are issues of placement, assessment, and personnel qualifications. Scheduling aspects assume critical importance. (CL)

Results of surveys completed by 88 programs for gifted students revealed information on program management. Findings suggested differences between programs cited in a catalog of promising practices and those not cited, including a less formal structure, greater parent participation, and greater use of independent consultants for the cited…

Recommendations on educational opportunities, proficiency examinations, and other aspects of university adult education goals and governance are presented, followed by steps taken by the State University of New York and other bodies since September 1970 to institute a state external degree program. (LY)

Described and discussed are the various components of the Media Service Cone, an attempt to describe, through symbolism, the continuum of development in a media service program." (Author/LS)

The program budget is seen as usually measuring the cost of resources used in a program, but it is suggested that it should be extended to measure and evaluate program quality. Types of budgets, building a budget, politics of budgeting, and budgeting for quality are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The article discusses the difficulties and delights of the transition from being a service provider to being an administrator. The author points out the different responsibilities, tasks, skills, and feelings she experienced in learning how to be an agency director at a facility for the visually impaired. (Author)

Examines the attempts and operations of a variety of organizations engaged in international charity and refugee programs. Describes the reactions of refugees, using Tibetan refugees as an example, to these efforts. (Author/MK)

The author analyzes the maturational process of patient education programs and describes the issues and problems that must be resolved to turn fragmented efforts into a strong, comprehensive program. (Author/CT)

The effectiveness of using a computer to identify problems, allocate resources, and plan expansion in recreational programs is discussed. (JD)