Within the context of the developments in mathematics and computer science, this paper argues that the emergence of the microcomputer gives mathematics the opportunity to survive as a viable and healthy discipline. Section I traces the development of the computer and the position of established mathematics on the sidelines of this development.…

Four counselors studied the relation between achievement and choice of major, achievement and motivation, counseling and motivation, and achievement and employment. To see if those with definite majors or career choices in mind did better than those without, 300 students were tested according to the certainty of their choice. No significant…

Describes a study documenting the planning and implementation processes of 17 Tech Prep consortia in a Midwest state. Discusses the processes used by local consortia in initiating Tech Prep, the roles and responsibilities of Tech Prep leaders, and their perceptions about specific strategies that contributed to the establishment of successful…

Discusses the trend toward renewed emphasis on general education. Considers the issues in the merger of general and occupational education and barriers to successful mergers. Looks at several new approaches to the coordination of general and occupational education, and offers suggestions for action. (DMM)

Cape Fear Technical Institute, in cooperation with individual restaurant managers, now offers individually-tailored hospitality courses for the restaurant's employees. (JO)

Describes the special advantages a tape recorder gives to the student in being able to orally compose before he writes an essay. (MM)

Discusses the close connection between cultural beliefs and practices and the use of language and focuses on the erosive impact of Western language literacy on native cultures. Suggests that when teachers teach connections between first- and second-language discourses, students can retain the intimate truths of their primary discourse while…

The United Kingdom has a binary system of postsecondary education. This creates problems in terms of the equivalency of diplomas and certificates. (MF)

Discusses the difference it makes when readers believe in the stories they read. Claims that readers should practice "methodological belief," and that the value of doing so lies in expanding consciousness, choices, and the search for common ground. (SR)

Introduces an interchange that considers the increasing use of the authorial "I" in scholarly writing. Provides a "give and take" critique of an article on the topic by James Raymond published in a previous issue of the same journal. Presents Raymond's response. (HB)

Asserts that trustees are ultimately responsible for the financial health of their institutions and presents general guidelines to be followed in turning financial crisis into financial stability. (DC)

Describes a study of 230 licensed practical nurses in associate degree nursing programs in 5 states to determine the extent that admission requirements and program characteristics predicted student success. Finds that none of the admissions requirements predicted student success, while the only program characteristic related to student success was…

Examines the definition of fluency in the literature, and proposes a qualitative and quantitative approach that may be used to produce a "thick" description of language use for use in rating scale construction. The article suggests that validity considerations must be addressed in the construction phase of developing scales. (69 references)…

Describes the problems inherent in the attempt to bring a politics of location to composition. Foregrounds the problems of assuming such an approach. Proposes ways for composition researchers to theorize their locations through self-examination. Proposes changes in research practice based on the same insights. (HB)