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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Making a Difference: Lessons Learned, Advice Given
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Kramer, Gary L. – College and University, 2011
When it comes to giving advice, the author agrees with colleagues who have stated that although they might give advice to aspiring professionals, it would be better yet if they would write or apply it to themselves! So within that context, the author, like his colleagues, does not claim to possess superior wisdom in student services. Rather, he…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Opinions, Communication (Thought Transfer), Formative Evaluation
Electronic Posting of Undergraduate Degree (Graduation) Information.
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Kramer, Gary L.; And Others – College and University, 1986
To process graduation information and provide graduating students with a timely diploma and transcript, a new concept involving computer-assisted posting of undergraduate degree information was developed and implemented at Brigham Young. The graduation evaluation process and the computer assistance used to monitor, compile, evaluate, and report…
Descriptors: Academic Records, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Degree Requirements
Facilitating the Freshman Experience.
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Kramer, Gary L.; Hardy, Heather Nielsen – College and University, 1985
A Brigham Young University program using students to provide individual advising and orientation assistance to entering students, an effort to reduce the problem of students accepting admission and not showing up, is described and discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Admission, College Bound Students, College Freshmen
A Comprehensive and Integrated Automated Transfer Evaluation System.
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Kramer, Gary L.; And Others – College and University, 1992
Brigham Young University (Utah) has an automated system for evaluating student transfer information, using an established database containing a historical record of courses taken at other schools. A unique feature of the system is that course evaluation and degree audit are completed the day the student is admitted. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Credits, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Evaluation
Changes in Academic Major among Undergraduate Students.
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Kramer, Gary L.; And Others – College and University, 1994
A study of Brigham Young University (Utah) graduates, 1980-88, looked at patterns in change of major among transfer students and those entering as freshmen. Results are reported concerning early statement of major, open vs. specified major, gender differences, academic achievement, frequency of change, and time to graduation in each year's cohort.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Career Choice, Case Studies
Providing Students with Critical Academic Planning Assistance Using Academic Information Management: A Remote Access Program.
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Kramer, Gary L.; And Others – College and University, 1994
The Brigham Young University (Utah) Academic Information Management program, a computer-based academic information and planning system, is described. The system provides students with critical and timely academic planning information, assesses and provides access to student academic information for the academic community, and facilitates…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Information, College Curriculum, College Faculty