This paper presents the findings of a survey of Executive MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Programs concerning the characteristics of overseas components contained within these programs. Of the 97 questionnaires sent out, 57 responses were received. Among survey findings were that 35 percent have an overseas component and 32 percent are…

Training for child care center directors should involve experiences that are coherent and connected in a logical or cumulative fashion. Twelve key elements can serve as a framework for planning professional development training experiences for early childhood center directors. These elements relate to the content, structure, and delivery of…

Educational, psychological and mental health, and medical computer databases were searched, and three occupational reference texts were examined, in an effort to identify the position of the child development specialist (CDS). Other objectives were to initiate a dialogue in the profession and among those who might value services of CDSs, and to…

This summary of information on recurrent education examines three financing models, educational leave of absence, and two policy implications. The financing models analyzed are individual drawing rights, funding through intermediate enterprises, and individual entitlements for recurrent education. To determine the most effective approach to…

The authors suggest that counselor supervision is a viable way to assist school counselors in dealing with lack of professional development opportunities. Supervision can facilitate the counselor's personal and professional development and can promote counselor competencies, accountability and the improvement of guidance services and programs. (SE)

This article discusses the increase of continuing education and the need for programs to aid persons who wish to remain current in their field. Problems of persons returning to school and requirements for continuing education programs are discussed. (EJT)

Oregon and Arkansas are developing local leadership personnel through extern programs. Graduate coursework is combined with field experiences to meet State certification for local vocational directors. (MW)

The Ohio Continuing Higher Education Association (OCHEA) is becoming increasingly vital in Ohio, with a membership of more than half of the state's 140 colleges and universities, and the prospect of continued growth. New initiatives have been launched: the newsletter expansion, the issuance of the first OCHEA publication (covering state…

This examination of the use of telecommunications systems in the health care field in Canada notes that the use of such systems to assist in the delivery of health care at a distance is critical to the remote and isolated regions of the country. The report begins by reviewing the development of 'telemedicine' or 'telehealth' systems using various…

This report summarizes a 1985 study during which 85 special library/information center managers from Melbourne, Australia, were interviewed to ascertain their continuing professional development activities, needs, and aspirations. Major areas of investigation included the extent and nature of organizational support for continuing professional…

Written in the form of a workshop transcript for participants to take with them, this booklet is designed to present new ideas, reinforce ideas covered in the workshop, suggest applications of workshop content, and encourage participants to use the applications. The concept of "problem" is defined; key ideas in problem solving are considered;…

The professional development activities of teaching faculty, librarians, technical assistants, and academic administrators at Niagara County Community College (NCCC) (New York) are reviewed in this report. Twelve major categories of professional development are described: (1) college-sponsored professional development programs; (2) off-campus…

The mission of the Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Continuing Education is to provide high-quality, applications-oriented education and training for the continuing development of professionals. The college has initiated a special project called the Athenaeum. The Athenaeum is an intellectual cooperative run by and for adults over…

The course presented in this handbook has four major objectives: (1) to define the nature and environment of information consolidation and describe its role and potential benefits; (2) to survey characteristics of users, methods for user studies, and procedures for marketing and dissemination of information consolidation products and services; (3)…

Findings are presented from a statewide review of 120 master's degree programs in elementary education. The review was conducted from 1985 through 1987 by the New York State Education Department in collaboration with the public and independent colleges and universities offering the programs. These programs are typically pursued on a part-time…