To determine which of many proposed new occupational programs at Edison State Community College (Ohio) had highest priority, a planning strategy was developed based on eight steps: (1) defining criteria for assessing need and feasibility; (2) compiling program requests and recommendations; (3) compiling basic information on proposed programs; (4)…

A practicum was conducted to determine the feasibility of developing an elderhostel program involving older Indian and Metis adults in Saskatchewan, Canada. A preprogram study of elderhostels and a literature review were conducted. Approximately 30 face-to-face interviews with both Indian and Metis persons in and around Regina, Saskatchewan, were…

This manual provides an introduction to literacy work for Peace Corps volunteers and other development workers in situations where the literacy work is a primary project or secondary activity. It presents information on planning and preparing for literacy work, offers guidance on program and material development, and suggests strategies for…