Analysis of 16 master's level programs newly funded in FY 1983 was undertaken via an instrument designed to measure indicators of quality. All grant applications contained at least 72 percent of the indicators of quality; 40 items were present in 75 percent of the grants examined. (CL)

Results of questionnaires completed by 88 Ontario school boards revealed that most boards have programs for both gifted and gifted underachieving students and that most used a variety of identification criteria and programing alternatives. A majority specifically identified and programed for gifted underachievers although they tended to treat them…

Examines the major reasons for the slow pace of institutionalization of environmental education in schools. Offers the Regional Environmental Learning System (RELS) as a model of a coordinating base for program evaluation and maintenance. Also identifies this concept's specific characteristics and its set of primary roles. (ML)

Discusses rationale for and provides examples of marine education programs that reflect the varies learning styles, rates, levels, agendas, and interests of families, enabling them to share experiences, knowledge, skills, and feelings. Includes a list of observations made while videotaping families during aquarium visits. (JN)

Provided are suggestions for developing museum/aquarium internship programs. These include writing detailed job descriptions, advertising, designing application forms asking all the information needed, supervising the interns, interviewing applicants as they were applying for a paid position, and others. (JN)

Prior to improving volunteer services, a leisure agency should have a realistic expectation of the desired accomplishments, both in individual and organizational terms. A systems approach to volunteer management is discussed that includes the components of planning and coordination; recruitment and orientation; training and placement; and…

Discusses a study of secondary education for slow learners. Includes discussion of program organization, identification of slow learners, teacher selection, and curriculum. (JOW)

Information is given to help program planners develop strategies for community sports programs for disabled individuals. Suggestions on funding, participant identification, training procedures, transportation, and mainstreaming are discussed. (DF)

The sport psychologist deals with the athlete and coach independently and collectively. General guidelines used by the sport psychologist in developing and applying a program of psychological training are examined. (DF)

To reduce the cost of reimbursements, many insurance companies have begun to use insurance incentives as a way to motivate individuals to participate in health promotion activities. Traditional health education, research and demonstration, and policy-premium incentives are methods of health promotion used by life and health insurance companies.…

Development and implementation of the University of Iowa's program to immunize students against measles and rubella are described. (DF)

Six steps in creating a master plan for the institutional computing system include: describing a mission for computing technology, establishing program objectives, matching the technology to the objectives, prioritizing alternative approaches, developing alternative approaches, and selecting the preferred approach. (MSE)

Successful program development depends on a coordinated effort of the entire campus community. An overview of the academic program development process as observed by a faculty member and a director of admissions is provided. (MLW)

Planning a college president's inaugural ceremony is discussed. A timeline, an invaluable tool for planning an inauguration, is provided.(MLW)

Describes genesis of New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (METRO) and the interlibrary services it offers. Laws and grants, cooperative acquisitions, continuing education for library staff, and suggestions for planning cooperatives (include all types of libraries, develop effective patterns of communication, develop shared…