Describes Instant Health Info, a program providing telephone access to prerecorded tapes on health and safety topics. When calls declined after an initial burst of activity, special marketing methods were tried. (JOW)

The author provides the theoretical context and setting of a study of how adult students characterize instructional excellence and how certain programmatic factors relate to the identification of excellent instructors. The study also examines the role of instructional award programs in continuing higher education. (CH)

The authors provide techniques for deciding how to allocate resources during financial cutbacks for extension programs. They focus on positive outcomes such as increased effectiveness and innovation. (CH)

The authors discuss the use and development of a working philosophy for extension professionals. (CH)

Despite the impression that extension agents had about volunteers not wanting to participate in training, a needs/interest assessment demonstrated that volunteers for 4-H recognize their need for leadership development. (SK)

Discusses a study of primarily rural low-income single parents and suggests how Extension can fill a gap that exists in support for these families. (JOW)

Methods used by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to meet the educational needs of two-earner families span a wide variety of topics and include flexible media and program strategies. (SK)

The University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Service prepared a series of television programs on topics of interest to homemakers. The programs have been broadcast by commercial, closed circuit, and cable television systems, resulting in increased exposure to the Extension Service's programs. (JY)

The failure of supervisors to follow through with helpful interest and discussion has had a debilitating impact on too many Extension programs. The accountability aspect is explored using seven questions with which Extension professionals should be concerned. (ABM)

Describes the operation of France-Culture radio for general audiences, school radio, and local university radio programing in France. (LS)

A telephone conference call in which the views of extension workers, low-income families, and youth involved in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) are recorded regarding the program. (AG)

A new educational experience, using an amplified telephone system to connect fourteen locations simultaneously. (AN)

Funds awarded to the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees for the purpose of expanding 2-year Stamford College never arrived at the college. Trustees feel that the University at Storrs should be the only public 4-year institution. (HS)

Authors discuss the role of extension in England, which is to carry out the university's obligation to the wider community''; suggestions for extension departments regarding curriculum. (Author/SP)