Demands for greater accountability and the example of business investment in training demonstrate the importance of developing scholarship in new faculty. In the Faculty Scholars Program at one university, new staff learn about institutional culture, mentoring, scholarship, research policies and procedures, proposal writing, funding sources, and…

One university's survey of 3,791 home economics freshmen in a 10-year period revealed the following: 87% were female; 70% of males enrolled in hotel/restaurant management; 10% were over age 23; 26% were majoring in textiles/clothing; more were choosing business over service/caring areas; 69% believed college increases earning power; and, for 70%,…

Gives an overview of the development of home economics in higher education and describes one university's revision of its core curriculum. Proposed new concepts in the core are community, communication, and commerce. (SK)

A survey of 209 family/consumer sciences administrators received 116 replies; 50 used peer input in faculty evaluation. Advantages included identification of strengths and weaknesses, collegiality, democratic process, and mentoring for younger faculty. Limitations included the following: requires time, could be divisive, can be perfunctory, is too…

Gang violence, thefts, and costs are among the reasons schools are adopting dress codes or uniforms. Evidence of their effect on behavior is largely anecdotal; empirical research is needed. Home economics professionals can work with parents to set dress policies, get student input, incorporate the teaching of values about clothing, build student…