When organizational leaders adhere to untested, self-generating beliefs, their ability to achieve desired results can be limited. Although leaders have traditionally been viewed as the bearers of all the answers and have been expected to make all organizational decisions, emerging views of leadership suggest that their role should be to encourage…

Total quality management can be applied in the classroom to improve productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality of education. The willingness of the institution to survey its customers and respond to needs and suggestions is of utmost importance. (Author/JOW)

Considers the recent flood of anthologies of literary criticism and theory as exemplifications of the confluence of pedagogical concerns, economics of publishing, and other historical factors. Looks specifically at how these anthologies present theory. Cites problems with their formatting theory and proposes alternative ways of organizing theory…

Introduces an interchange that considers the spiritual sites of composing. Considers the root meaning of religion as a binding force in society. (HB)

Discusses the purposes and goals of mathematics assessment, the features of locally developed versus standardized tests, the validation of assessment tests, the decisions made from test scores, and the fair preparation of students. (DMM)

Compiled from a survey by the Task Force on Instruction in Academic Libraries of the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians, this directory lists 62 institutions of higher education in Wisconsin which offer some form of instruction in library use. Schools are listed by instruction provided, teaching methods used, types of print and non-print…

Recent increases in cultural and linguistic diversity in Kansas have raised three challenges for educators, especially rural educators: geographic isolation, capacity building, and professional development. Describes innovative, nontraditional programs developed by Kansas State University to help educators meet these challenges, including distance…

Traces the early development of the National Council on Community Services, pointing to important changes in the focus of the council since 1968. Identifies major figures in the movement. Opposes the move toward a more stylized academic existence for community services designed to meet institutional rather than community needs. (DMM)

Discusses the "static, insular" view of composition that is found in many composition textbooks. Notes how students might misconstrue arbitrary prescriptions in writing textbooks as rigid rules. Laments that textbook structures deemphasize the composing process. (RL)

This report presents salary data for the contract year 1995-96 for full-time instructional faculty on 9- and 10-month and 11- and 12-month contracts at postsecondary institutions in the United States. Analysis of the data shows that: (1) average salaries ranged from $64,540 for full professors to $30,344 for instructors; (2) average salaries of…

Argues that judgments about scientific or technical facts are no more objective than any other judgments. Characterizes the objectivity of such judgments, exploring the consequences of that characterization for writing instruction, and concludes that objectivity is not particularly important in technical writing but is symptomatic of a deplorable…

Students should be encouraged and taught how to write more effectively. This may be accomplished by involving them in two types of writing--the journal and the essay. The student is encouraged to record in his journal what he did and thought during the day, regardless of the trivialities. The journal is never evaluated by the instructor unless the…

Provides guidelines for planning an individualized approach to classroom instruction. Examines the preparation of learning objectives and instructional units to be incorporated in the course outline and discusses the use of quizzes, examinations, and student-instructor feedback. Analyzes the benefits of individualized instruction in terms of…

In 1966, Pitt Technical Institute (North Carolina) began a training program in farriering (horseshoeing). Students meet 6 hours a day for 11 weeks. Most of the graduates have entered the farriering occupation and have found that the demands for their services far exceed their availability. (DC)

Reviews the history and impact of Pell Grants. Provides Senator Pell's assessment of the nation's ability to sustain its commitment to postsecondary educational access. Discusses the Education for Economic Security Act, which would fund employment-based training in high technologies. Feels current cutbacks jeopardize gains made in providing…