Discusses new concerns about fraud and academic misrepresentation in the context of new technological capabilities. Presents basic concepts and examples of fraud, then considers consequences and student risk assessment, and the role of decentralized services. Suggests five action steps, including improved training for individuals likely to review…

In an attempt to place the attitudes of present-day youth--specifically hippies and similar groups--in perspective, this article reviews the roots and history of the "Wandervogel," a German youth movement which attempted a return to nature and the simplicity of folkways. While quoting pertinent literature from the past decade, the author…

This article is not an attempt to outline the training program for developing humanistic competencies nor is it intended to list those immeasurable words that have been used so much in the past such as caring, genuineness, loving and others, but merely to point out that there are models from which observable changes can take place. (Author/RK)

The paper focuses on the process and product of planning instruction for mentally retarded students. (Author/CL)

Examines Ohio's Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act from a union perspective and argues that the act has advanced the cause of "orderly and constructive relationships" between Ohio's public employers and their employees. (MLF)

It is surprisingly easy for today's students to change grades, falsify documents, or create bogus diplomas. Explores the extent of the problem and offers ideas on ways in which colleges can protect themselves and society from the consequences of educational fraud. Addresses staff training, distribution of information regarding fraud, and improving…

Identifies high school experiences and attitudes of freshmen college women that influenced their choice of traditional or nontraditional careers. Educators should provide counseling and teaching techniques that provide a more egalitarian perspective on women's roles and careers, including literature, work experience, and unbiased counseling. (JAC)

Discusses the usefulness of psychoeducational evaluation in providing career counseling for students with learning disabilities. Describes processes for psychological testing and diagnosis of learning disabilities and the use of results in career planning. (JOW)

This article reviews provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as they apply to persons with dyslexia, outlines a procedure through which the employer and employee negotiate accommodations, and offers examples of typical workplace problems and corresponding modifications. Talents and strengths associated with dyslexia are…

Describes theory-driven evaluation and illustrates the application of a conceptual framework for nursing program evaluation. For each evaluation type, lists recommended actions and corresponding National League for Nursing accreditation criteria. (SK)

The instructor's manual for an inservice training workshop on the learning styles of mainstreamed special needs students discusses input learning modalities and summarizes suggestions for working with mainstreamed secondary special needs students in such areas as mathematics, notetaking, and study skills. Activities to help the participants…

Research in college admissions, school effectiveness myths, and the questionable relationship between education practices and life beyond the classroom are examined. It is recommended that schools of pharmacy should support curriculum experimentation and conduct research on the effectiveness of their efforts. (LBH)

The sources and characteristics (light measurement, direct and indirect or reflected glare) of glare problems in the video display terminal work environment are described. Glare control measures, including the location and design of lighting systems, managing outdoor light and using screen filters and hoods, are reviewed. Five sources are given.…

The current state of research by the authors into the development of a peer evaluation instrument for faculty is reported. Appraisal areas include: clarity and appropriateness of course objectives; agreement between objectives and course content; instructional material; mastery of content; communication skills; student encouragement; organization;…

This document reports the findings of a 3-year study of company strategies and the training impact of labor organization in Germany. Among the topics discussed in the theoretical overview presented in section 1 are the following: the growing importance of learning in a working environment; Germany's continuing training "system" and…