Claims that sexual battles are inevitably associated with radical "sexchanges," as well as with notably sexualized visions of change and exchange, in the lives and works of both literary women and men. Argues that this is the case because as sex roles change, sex (that is, eroticism) itself changes. (RAE)

Attempts to show how each of three influential critical theories--deconstructionism, reader response criticism, and authorial intention--implies a particular view of how literary discourse is or should be processed and indicates that each view is in part justified, but not to the extent claimed by the critics themselves. (CRH)

Suggests that nineteenth-century divisions of the university are no longer an adequate grid for intellectual activity, and that, in response, many intellectual disciplines appear more open to external discourses. Proposes substituting the metaphor of river or current for that of territory when discussing interdisciplinarity. (RS)

THIS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING 43 BOOKS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE WORK OF THE ACADEMIC DEAN IN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGIATE EDUCATION. (WO)

Explores the impact of increasing outside controls on the decision-making process and the operating prerogatives of presidents and local boards in areas such as accounting requirements, increasing data requests, contractual controls, contract enrollment procedures, dependence on advice of legal counsel, performance audits, program controls, and…

Compares results of a questionnaire given to American history students in 1972 and 1975 to determine the extent of students' knowledge of and interest in George Washington. Reports a greater amount of misinformation and lack of information among 1975 respondents. (TP)

Specific examples of competency-based vocational education programs in the United States demonstrate the advantages of the method in training youth and adults. The British New Training Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, and open tech concept additionally support the effectiveness of competency-based programs and self-paced learning materials. (SK)

The number of associate and baccalaureate degrees in engineering and industrial technology awarded by 415 institutions is reported by institution and curriculum. In the academic year 1967-68, 16,920 2-year degrees in engineering technology and 1,560 in industrial technology were awarded. Also 842 bachelor's degrees in engineering technology, and…

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) gathers and publishes information on the status and progress of education in the United States. The "Condition of Education" is an annual, Congressionally mandated report produced by the NCES. It is an indicator report, presenting key data analyses that measure the health of education, monitor…

Discusses attrition research in terms of student characteristics predictive of persistence and reasons students drop out. Itemizes the steps of planning a retention program and suggests retention strategies in three categories: administration, faculty, and student personnel. (DD)

An innovative examination of Rostand's "Cyrano" in an advanced placement program at the high school level is described. The class reads the original play, mostly out loud in class and memorizes three passages; then the film by Steve Martin is shown in class and comparisons are made. (MLW)

This report explains the mathematical origin of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) approximation often used in elementary Business Mathematics courses. (MP)

The most important considerations in determining part-time faculty bargaining unit composition seem to be the way part-timers are paid, the benefits they receive, the amount of their participation in university governance, and the degree to which their working conditions are similar to those of full-time faculty. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the role of the faculty as facilitators of the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by their students for effective learning in terms of the individual and system-wide factors affecting the role. Outlines administrative, faculty, funding, and self-help options for enhancing successful teaching. (MB)

Reviews general facets of performance appraisal pointing out the similarities and differences in methods and instruments used to assess the performance of administrative, academic, and nonacademic personnel. Relates the concepts of merit pay and tenure to performance appraisal. (DMM)