To assess student feeling toward large group instruction, an attitude survey of 17 questions was administered before and after participation in such a class. Tremendous attitude changes from negative to positive were attributed largely to effective media use in the class. (LBH)

The topic of merit increase in salary and related interests are discussed by a professor of management studies. A merit rating activity analysis is proposed that includes (1) research publications, (2) research in progress, (3) teaching, (4) community service, and (5) university service. (Editor/LBH)

Briefly reports on a Conference held in Washington, D.C. of the American Association of University Women in May 1974. Topics covered include: social factors and attitudes, support systems for graduate women students, admissions, counseling, financial support, and legal positions. (Author/PG)

Suggests criteria to be used in selecting problem-solving activities and criteria to be considered in choosing media, exercises, and problems for the development of problem-solving skills. Provides perspectives on developing creativity and includes a chart on how thinking and attitude components relate. Also lists related reference materials. (ML)

Presents a survey of the International System of Units, usually denoted by its French abbreviation, SI (Systeme International), how it came about, and how it is likely to develop in the future. Describes SI units (base, derived, and supplementary) and new definitions for base units. (Author/SK)

Harcum, a junior college for women, defines counseling as the way the experienced can help someone else to understand herself and her opportunities, to make suitable adjustments and decisions accordingly, to accept responsibility for choice, and follow a course of action in harmony with it. Faculty members act as advisors, as they know policies,…

Policies and procedures covering graduate teaching assistants (TAs) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are presented. A TA's duties may include classroom teaching under the direction of a faculty member, assisting in teaching classes, discussion groups, problem-solving sessions or laboratories, assisting in planning courses and developing…

The Student Assistants' Program (SAP) was implemented at Bronx Community College (BCC) (New York) to reduce attrition between admission and the first day of classes. The principal objective of the program is to train presently enrolled students to provide individual assistance to entering freshmen. These student assistants help new students with…

In April 1981, a survey was conducted by Howard Community College (HCC) to gather information on the job performance of its 1980 occupational program graduates. Surveys were sent to the employers of consenting graduates who were working full-time in jobs related to their field of study at HCC, requesting information on the educational requirements…

The implementation of a performance review system for administrators at a large community college is described. Early efforts focused on defining faculty excellence and then modifying review and promotion systems to support the definition. Using summary statements about administrator excellence, a feedback survey and a process for eliciting…

The English version of a Polish journal on higher education is presented. Included are 19 articles on the problems and experiences of these institutions, three articles on teacher's workshops, and three review articles. Titles and authors include: "Polish Science in 1973-1986" (Benon Miskiewicz); "The Humanism of the Contemporary University: The…

Communication courses have a unique role to play in the education of the adult or nontraditional student in a community college. Because these classes are often one of the introductory courses and academic success may, to a large extent depend on the ability to use oral communication skills in the classroom. Communication courses provide an…

THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1958. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN 32 OF THE STATE'S JUNIOR COLLEGES (80 NATIONALLY) AND ALMOST ONE-THIRD OF ALL CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS COME FROM THESE SCHOOLS. THE IDEA WHICH LED TO THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM WAS FIRST DEVELOPED BY MILDRED L. MONTAG IN HER…

Asks if international schools can help demonstrate that children from diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds can be educated within a single system. Also ponders whether the international educational community has a role to play in reducing the educational divide. (NB)

A three-phase training program prepares graduate students to work as teaching assistants for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at Marquette University. The program includes an orientation workshop that is described in detail, individual guidance sessions, and bimonthly group discussions. (JMD)