Describes a team-taught college course designed to develop philosophical literacy among students as groundwork for future humanities courses. Unifying motif was "dialog" between faculty from different areas of expertise; the concept of philosophy as dialog; and the student-teacher relationship as dialog. Discusses course design, lessons learned,…

A survey of 1,453 University of Alberta (Canada) graduates found their positive perceptions of the university's teaching had a strong impact on satisfaction, controlling for gender, age, discipline, grades, prior postsecondary experience, assessment of skill development, satisfaction with university learning-related resources, and several other…

A survey of 1,200 students at York University (Ontario) found students' place of residence affected student involvement and first-year grades. After controlling for standardized test scores and department, freshman grades of off-campus students were higher than those of on-campus students. Despite off-campus residence and low involvement in some…

The Involvement in Subject Learning Scale (ISLS) was developed and validated as an educational outcome measure to be used in assessing higher education quality. The origins and development of the scale, its factor analysis, potential applications, limitations, and pilot use in France and Quebec (Canada) are described. The instrument is appended.…

"FACTS" is a directory of information about various aspects of New England higher education. In this special issue, state-by-state institutional listings provide relevant information about New England institutions of higher education. Encompassed within each listing are data about tuition and room and board charges, enrollment figures, endowment,…

A survey conducted by the New England Board of Higher Education and the University of Massachusetts' McCormack Institute of Public Affairs examined the technological and demographic changes transforming the region, and investigated the educational, economic, and social issues respondents found most important, industries considered most promising,…

Examines the demographic forces fueling the teacher shortage in public elementary and secondary schools, the trend toward state adoption of teacher-performance standards, and federal-policy trends in teacher education and licensing. Argues that because of the decline in tenure-track positions in higher education, doctorate-holders might be an…

Analyzes data concerning access to higher education. Finds that proficiency in basic skills such as reading and mathematics is a better predictor of college attendance and completion than is affordability. Results suggest that increasing access must involve better student preparation as well as financial aid. (DB)

Provides a profile of corporate universities; discusses formation of strategic partnerships of business, industry, and universities; and describes two University of Tennessee partnerships: with Saturn Corporation and with Bechtel National. (SK)

Suggests that continuing educators can find motivation to write for publication by doing it simultaneously with program planning and implementation. Gives examples of parallel, alternating, and simultaneous development of programs and articles. (SK)

Studies show an average rate of 50% attrition in adult and continuing-education doctoral programs. Institutional and individual barriers may be the cause. Institutional strategies to reduce barriers and prepare students to be proactive and informed participants are needed. (SK)

Discusses strategies that can be used to ensure that continuing education remains a vital force in today's marketplace of continuous learning. Suggests that universities must introduce reforms to keep up with the changing marketplace. (Author/JOW)

A survey of 395 returning adult male students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs found their primary motivations to be career related; 85% felt able to balance roles; some had child care issues and most felt they had social and family support networks. Major concerns involved scheduling difficulties, financial aid, and juggling family and…

The use of listservs in continuing professional education provides a method that supports learning. In addition to the advantages of the democracy of the Internet, international programs provide vehicles for stimulation of new ideas and global concerns. (JOW)

A study of the attitudes of 29 graduate students enrolled in their first Web-based class indicated a high degree of student-to-teacher and student-to-student interaction and high levels of satisfaction. (JOW)