An interdisciplinary approach to teaching humanities increases an appreciation and awareness of the environment. (MN)

Highlights the importance of professional librarians serving on regional accreditation teams. Identifies issues in measuring the effectiveness of learning resources centers (LRC's), outlines trends in LRC evaluation, considers the benefits of the evaluation process, and lists materials on LRC accreditation and evaluation. (DMM)

Explores a central conflict in the field of "writing across the disciplines": voice versus discourse, or process versus form. Argues that this conflict is founded on a false dichotomy. Argues that the concept of the "rhetoric of inquiry" is capable of connecting the two sides of the conflict in a new synthesis. (HB)

This study was conducted to determine: (1) if technical institute faculty and administrators believe there should be state licensing for postsecondary technical institute faculty; (2) if technical faculty and administrators believe a licensing process similar to that used in other non-teaching professions should be implemented; and (3) what…

Examines the scene of writing as an artifact of literary modernism and uses this examination as a basis for challenging common conceptions of writers and writing. Argues that the success of curriculum reform movements in the field of composition depend on revising this iconic view of writing to accommodate students and teachers. (JD)

Explains a method of teaching students the differences in usage between "good" and "well" and between "bad" and "badly." (MM)

In spring 1997, a study was conducted to examine whether institutional contact with the student (in the form of a retention award) has a positive effect on student persistence. An experimental design was used to conduct the study. A sample of students was drawn based on their academic performance in Spring 1996. First-time students with long-term…

Defines publicity, advertising, and promotion. Explains the four principles of using media in educational marketing: know the goal of the promotion, the interests and biases of newspapers and radio and television stations, the programs of other local educational services, and the definition of newsworthiness for the various media. (DD)

Discusses how changes in the technology of text, specifically a shift in the medium of presentation from paper to screen, will invariably trigger changes in the shape of the text. Utilizes a text analytical approach to identify nine dimensions of the key differences between paper and on-screen text. (HB)

Traces the history of the National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education from its formation in 1969 to its development in 1989 of a new policy statement for the 1990's. Identifies the social and economic forces affecting the community services/continuing education function. Notes the major components of the new policy statement.…

Most institutional approaches to the understanding of government and politics describe all the variables of a particular case. The systems model, however, attempts greater generality in its consideration of four variables: the system, the environment, response, and feedback. Examples of the model's applicability to recent political events are…

Educators have done far too little to prepare students to protect themselves from the persuasions of advertisers and politicians. (JH)

Considered the needs of the elderly in educational programming efforts and outlined specific objectives designed to remedy those needs. (Author/RK)

Discusses specific court cases that are concerned with systems for financing education and the change in the methods and formulas used to allocate financial support. (Author/RK)

Accreditation--institutional and program--is discussed in terms of the pros and cons of various accrediting groups, including governmental, regional, and specialized agencies. (MB)