Data collected over two years from two consecutive samples of young persons who were cited their first time for breaking university drinking rules were examined to covalidate the relationship among risky sexual beliefs and behaviors, and problem drinking. Results indicate a significant relationship among risky sexual beliefs, behaviors, and…

This study applied Wiki technology and peer review to an English as a foreign language writing class. The objective was to investigate whether this system, as a collaborative platform, would improve students' writing skills. The study gauged students' perceptions about integrating a Wiki writing course and peer feedback. The participants were 32…

Describes a two-year urban school-university collaboration on improving writing instruction for fifth graders. The project, named Rethink/Rewrite, focuses on students reexamining information from their social studies textbooks after studying alternative materials about the same historical periods by African Americans and native peoples. (MMU)

Discusses a two-year sequence in computer studies offered by the Foreign Language Department at the State University College of New York at Cortland. (DD)

This paper presents the results of the 2001 Student Satisfaction Inventory for Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC). Twenty-six course sections with an enrollment of 432 students were randomly sampled from the College's data system. Instructors administered the survey to all students in attendance during their class periods. A total of 259…

Presents brief guidelines for developing writing assignments based on the author's description (a politicized representation) of postmodern cultural studies. Discusses a composition assignment in which students critique the formal and the hidden curriculum of a class they have taken in the recent past, and in which they also become writing members…

Researchers compare learning outcomes of two different courses and compare student performance in two-year colleges with students in four-year colleges. Differences in student performance gains in the two and four year colleges was rated. (JB)

A look at the role of Educational Development Officers in the effort to improve instruction at two-year colleges. (AK)

Using a sample of 812 students who were enrolled exclusively in online courses, this study investigated the extent to which engagement in various elements of the college experience contributed to their learning. A supportive learning environment was the strongest predictor of learning in all three domains measured in the study. Faculty feedback…

Assesses recent nationwide trends for two-year and four-year college faculty unionization. In summary, the report characterizes unionization success as the slowest since 1968. (CP)

A two-year study of the characteristics of effective college presidents resulted in a profile that shows significant differences between effective and representative administrative styles. (MSE)

HMP Cornton Vale is Scotland's only female prison. Based in Stirlingshire, it accommodates adults and young women, both sentenced and untried. Most sentenced prisoners are short-term prisoners with sentences of between two and four years. Cornton Vale offers a range of formal and non-formal activities for the women, some educational, others…

Two-year colleges are competing successfully in American higher education, except for funding sources. While two-year colleges enroll over 36 percent of college students, they receive only 1.4 percent of total dollars raised. These colleges must take drastic action to compete for financial support. (MSE)

In 2006, Educational Testing Service (ETS) made a commitment to the higher education community to provide information that would help inform the national dialogue on accountability in higher education. This report "A Culture of Evidence: Critical Features of Assessments for Postsecondary Student Learning" (also referred to as "COE II") represents…

Research has suggested that transfer students experience difficulty in many domains however limited research has examined the variables associated with transfer student success. The present study examined transfer student success using a sample of 163 first-year transfer students at a large mid-Atlantic university. The mean age of the participants…