Friday, October 11, 2002, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. RESEARCH APPLICATIONS FOR MANAGERS OF VOLUNTEERS Harriet Edwards, North Carolina State University, North Carolina; R. Dale Safrit, North Carolina State University, North Carolina; Ryan Schmiesing, Ohio State University, Ohio Session Description: Explore the practical applications of current research on Volunteer Administration.  Hear summaries of these research projects: 1) Organizational Effectiveness in the Utilization of Episodic Volunteers; 2) From Service to Civics; and, 3) Qualitative Research Identifying Components of Contemporary Volunteer Administration.  Discuss implications. Learning Objectives: 1. Explore contemporary research related to volunteerism and volunteer management 2. Apply research implications to the management of contemporary volunteer programs 3. Identify the importance of applied research Level: All Conference Theme(s): Community, Opportunity