A series of five self-study seminars, held by eight full professors of an English department for the purpose of post-tenure review and resulting in professional renewal and improved peer relationships, is described and discussed. (MSE)

Discussed are results of a national study of institutional efforts toward mid-career professional renewal for middle-aged faculty wishing to remain active in their fields along with their implications for institutional leadership and vitality. (MSE)

An environmental intervention model to improve the learning environment in Black colleges is proposed, including a skill development component, revitalized testing, an integrated reading program, junior-level comprehensive examinations, and an analytical reasoning course. (MSE)

A study of the comparability of results of two techniques of testing, the traditional approach and that of giving the students the questions before the examination, revealed little difference in the two approaches' results, and supports the use of "prior notice" to reduce test anxiety. (MSE)

Techniques for new teachers to use to achieve and maintain quality instruction include questioning techniques, approaches to developing student mental skills, classroom communication strategies, and improvements in teacher evaluation forms and techniques. (MSE)

A classroom activity that allows college freshmen to examine their approach to studying course material and to discuss alternative approaches, developed and found successful in a general chemistry course, is described and discussed. (MSE)

A faculty member's suggestions for maximizing the educational value and pleasure of field trips to the theater are presented, based on his experience teaching a required reading and writing course in an adult education program. (MSE)

A variety of ways in which U.S. citizens can make the visit of foreign students more pleasant and productive are discussed, and the benefits of doing so are noted. (MSE)

Cultural traits of Southeast Asian groups that can affect student behavior and communication in the classroom are reviewed, and specific techniques to meet this population's special needs are discussed. (MSE)

An advanced college-level composition course highlighting differences in writing intended for different cultural groups was designed to teach American students how to communicate thoughts and feelings effectively to various international audiences. (MSE)

Brooklyn College faculty members in English and chemistry guest teach in each other's core curriculum class, linking scientific and social literacy in traditionally separate courses, creating an arena in which non-science majors can effectively learn science. (MSE)

A technique used to make developmental students more aware of the factors in academic success involves class discussion of the qualities of successful students and student self-evaluation according to those qualities. The approach has been useful in helping developmental students discover their unused capabilities. (MSE)

A study investigated the effectiveness of integrating writing instruction in a developmental mathematics course as a means of improving overall student performance. It was found that while adding writing instruction did reduce slightly the amount of time available for mathematics instruction, student performance was also better. (MSE)

An individualized faculty development program using a peer consultation approach is reported. The 25 faculty participants to date represent most of the institution's academic programs. Results show the consultation format to be useful and attractive to a significant portion of the faculty. (MSE)

The roles of the academic department and of teaching assistants (TAs) in improving the quality of TA instruction are reviewed. Strategies include making available teaching guides designed for beginning teachers, holding instructional seminars, conducting activities to acculturate foreign and U.S. students to each other's approaches, and specifying…