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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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Commentary: Who is the Developmental Student?
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Higbee, Jeanne L. – Learning Assistance Review, 2000
In 1993, Research and Teaching in Developmental Education published a commentary by Dr. Jeanne L. Higbee titled "Developmental versus Remedial: More than Semantics," expecting a response from the readership that never materialized. In this article, the author once again challenges developmental educators to reevaluate their mission and focus on…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Remedial Instruction, Semantics
Influencing Faculty Attitudes toward Accommodating Students with Disabilities: A Theoretical Approach.
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Kalivoda, Karen S.; Higbee, Jeanne L. – Learning Assistance Review, 1998
Applies the theory of planned behavior to understanding faculty attitudes regarding the provision of academic adjustments to students with disabilities. Examines the behavioral, normative, and control beliefs that underlie the components of the theory to provide information about appropriate methods of intervention to positively influence faculty…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Educational Needs
Expanding Developmental Education Services: Seeking Faculty Input.
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Higbee, Jeanne L.; Thomas, Pamela V.; Hayes, Christopher G.; Glauser, Ann S.; Hynd, Cynthia R. – Learning Assistance Review, 1998
Reports on the efforts of one developmental education program to seek faculty input regarding the provision of services. Provides a look at faculty questionnaire results, and presents recommendations for expanding the use of the program, including publicity, courses and adjunct seminars, workshops, and classroom presentations, group and individual…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Needs, Higher Education