Describes how Drexel University, a technology-rich private university in Philadelphia, found a way to assist other, smaller schools in offering e-programs and services through partnerships. As an application service provider, Drexel provided information technology (IT) support and coordinated training and vendor relationships. (EV)

Describes reading camps in Hungary, which numbered around 140 in the late 1980s and lasted from 10 to 14 days each summer. Notes that these camps arouse interest through a series of conversations between equal partners. (RS)

Discusses two assessment alternatives applicable to departments of communication: oral communication across the curriculum and assessment centers. Argues the efficacy of integrating assessment and learning. (KEH)

The college selection procedure developed by American Telephone and Telegraph for on-campus recruiting uses a structured school-analysis program that strategically involves its nationwide recruiting staff in a unified effort. (TE)

Responds to five questions which are frequently asked about the purpose and nature of Reading Recovery, a popular and successful program. (MG)

Describes the initiative taken by an organization to address the lack of appropriate therapeutic resources for adoptive children or members of their adoptive families who seek mental health treatment. Categorizes knowledge and expertise needed by therapists to assist adoptive families. (SKC)

Data is presented from a survey of 614 4-year institutions regarding departmental name changes in physical education, health, recreation, and dance. Emerging trends are discussed, and implications regarding the future of the profession are drawn. (IAH)

Describes a one-day Exemplary Writers' Workshop designed to recognize the writing products of secondary students. Lists workshop goals: providing students with opportunities to interact with professional writers; letting students interact with higher education faculty; and providing students with information about becoming a published writer. (RS)

The University of Minnesota's experience with integrating ethics into its baccalaureate nursing curriculum is offered as an illustration of the feasibility of incorporating additional content into an already tightly packed professional curriculum. The program embeds ethics units into existing courses and facilitates their critical evaluation and…

Describes a joint training program whose goals are to provide training for those who work with maltreated adolescents; to clarify agency roles with regard to this population; and to facilitate coordination among agencies that serve youths. (PCB)

Duke University blends cognitive and affective approaches to integrating ethics and human values into medical education. The core of the effort is the establishment of direct and continuing relationships between four advisory deans and their student advisees in small groups throughout the four years of medical school. (MSE)

Describes Employment Training, Britain's new program for unemployed adults. The author interviewed employers, managing agents, and the unemployed and found a distinct lack of enthusiasm about the programs. (JOW)

Describes the work-study program at Berea College in Kentucky and its benefits. (JOW)

Describes the New York City Community Improvement Project, which trains community school board members in board governance and policy development. Components include publications describing the organization and functions of the boards, and training sessions providing an overview of the educational structure, school law, and ethics. (FMW)

Describes the history of Pennsylvania State University's "Speech Communication Teacher Workshop Program," an in-service program for classroom teachers that has provided hundreds of workshops and credit courses in communication content and methods. Provides a perspective on the relationship between communication and instruction. (SR)