This collection of instructions and forms was developed at the Department of Education of Suffolk University (Massachusetts) to assist students, cooperating school administrators, and university supervisors in planning, executing, and evaluating practicums in educational administration. The packet includes a description of the regulations…

A Medical Student Summer Social Assistantship program was originated by Stanford University's School of Medicine to assist in developing leadership among medical students to meet the psychosocial needs of chronically ill patients, particularly those with cancer. Patient problems often were related to housing, transportation, self esteem, and…

This paper notes that the rapid increase in the number of support groups for older persons and for their caregivers necessitates a look at the role of the professional as a facilitator of support groups. It defines the concepts of social support and support group and then proceeds to describe the dynamics of a suport group. Definitions proposed by…

A model for constructing a student leadership development program at the college level is discussed, and suggestions for refining an existing leadership program are offered. Questions that should be discussed to clarify the focus of the program are identified, including how leadership is defined, how leadership development is part of career…

This monograph identifies literature on human systems developed from the primary constructs of "task" and of "maintenance" or "relationship." It reviews definitions of leadership and team process and the use of the primary constructs in leadership literature and in team process literature. Then, the monograph…

The paper examines current thoughts on leadership (specifically the works of James MacGregor Burns) and presents a simulation exercise developed as a practical application of Burns' model which can be used in secondary social studies classes for gifted students. Concepts of leadership and its development are addressed, as is the relationship of…

The journal includes 12 papers on the topic of preservice education and leadership training in deaf education. Articles focus on aspects of administration and supervision, application of theory to practice, and research perspectives. The following articles are included: "An Interview with Dr. Herman Goldberg, Executive Director of the Office of…

Intended to help Future Farmers of America (FFA) members develop skills in improving their communities under the Building Our American Community Program, this publication provides guidance on how FFA chapter members can be active citizens and use democratic processes. Section I, Identifying and Analyzing Communities, consists of four chapters.…

Describes an in-service training process that will improve superintendents' skills in searching for information outside the usual sources. The training depends on interaction, problem-solving, and development of strategies that use the entire community as a resource. (DW)

This MPD system, very cursorily sketched above, outlines a planning framework in which a community college management team structures and monitors selected experiences most responsive to individual training requirements and institutional management needs. (Author)

A description is given of the development, implementation, and the functional outcome of a revised inservice education correspondence course on leadership development in vocational education, which was offered by the University of Illinois. When used as group study and with invited guidance and administrative personnel, the course was very…

This pamphlet on training group leaders is the eighth of 16 in a series to provide leaders in adult activities with sound introductory material to give practical help in using a method of adult education or working in a particular area. Its objective is to help leaders learn knowledges, attitudes, and skills to improve the quality of their…

This pamphlet on conferences is the eleventh of 16 in a series to provide leaders in adult activities with sound introductory material to give practical help in using a method of adult education or working in a particular area. Its objective is to help leaders plan and manage conferences. Eight articles and how-tos are included. "The Conference of…