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Download full textAnagnopoulos, Cheryl, Ed.; Ochse, Roger, Ed.; Wolff, Roger, Ed. – 1997
This proceedings contains papers from a symposium conducted to promote the professional sharing of scholarly accomplishments of Black Hills State University (South Dakota) faculty and students. The symposium also provided a forum for discussion of current issues related to the presentations. The papers, representing a variety of disciplines, are…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indians, Behavior Change, College Instruction
Settles, Barbara H., Ed.; And Others – 1993
Noting the increasing challenges faced by families today, this book explores demographic, social and economic, and technological issues affecting the dynamics of and planning process for family well-being. Chapters in the book are: (1) "Expanding Choice in Long Term Planning for Family Futures" (Barbara H. Settles); (2) "Recent Demographic Change:…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Decision Making, Demography
Minckley, Barbara B., Ed.; Young, Lu Ann, Ed. – 1985
Focusing on innovative and cost-effective alternatives to traditional, custodial, and institutional health care systems, the papers in these proceedings identify the contributions of nursing and the benefits for patients of the new national emphasis on cost-effective health care. The proceedings contain: (1) "Trends in Health Promotion:…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Health Education, Innovation, Medical Services
Hopson, Carol S. – 1995
An administrator had a unique opportunity to participate in the founding of a Louisiana college by becoming the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Because many of the new staff were not experienced in their positions, she found herself mentoring many young people at the same time. It was a role with which she was most comfortable, partly because…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, Higher Education, Leadership
Ingoldsby, Bron B., Ed.; Smith, Suzanna, Ed. – 1995
Covering contemporary Third World as well as Western families, this teaching text addresses topics essential for developing a multicultural perspective on the family. It is an ideal text for comparative family courses and includes exercises (as well as exercise guidelines for instructors) developed to challenge students' existing viewpoints and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Gainesville Coll., GA. Office of Planning and Institutional Research. – 1990
As part of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools self-study process for reaffirmation of accreditation, Gainesville College (GC) conducted its second decennial needs assessment survey in fall 1990 to obtain data to assist in college planning and program improvement. Separate survey instruments were developed to gather data from…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Attitudes, Community Colleges, Community Needs
Trimmer, Joseph, Ed.; Warnock, Tilly, Ed. – 1992
This book of essays offers perspectives for college teachers facing the perplexities of today's focus on cultural issues in literature programs. The book presents ideas from 19 scholars and teachers relating to theories of culture-oriented criticism and teaching, contexts for these activities, and specific, culture-focused texts significant for…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Tait, Alan, Ed.; Mills, Roger, Ed. – 2003
This book contains 16 papers on learner support in distance education in an international context. The following papers are included: "Constructivism or Confucianism? We Have the Technology, Now What Shall We Do With It?" (Louise Aylward); "Exploring Informal Study Groups in a South African Teacher Education Programme" (Carol…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Ancillary School Services, Change Strategies
Liu, Leping, Ed.; Johnson, D. LaMont, Ed.; Maddux, Cleborne D., Ed.; Henderson, Norma J., Ed. – 2001
This book contains the following articles on evaluating and assessing educational information technology: (1) "Assessing Learning in the New Age of Information Technology in Education" (Leping Liu, D. LaMont Johnson, Cleborne D. Maddux, and Norma J. Henderson); (2) "Instruments for Assessing the Impact of Technology in Education" (Rhonda…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This book presents 11 author-contributed papers covering the theory and practice of effective assessment and instruction of African American students with exceptionalities, including both disabilities and giftedness. Emphasis is on effective delivery of empowering services to African American youth and their families. The first seven papers have…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Canadian Home Economics Association, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1989
This publication traces the history of the Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) during the 50 years 1939-1989. The following articles are included: "The Beginning: Our Founding Convention" (Elizabeth Feniak); "Leading the Way: The Presidents"; "The Symbols: Crest, Chain of Office, and Ring" (Fran Genereux);…
Descriptors: Adults, Extension Agents, Foreign Countries, History
Direct linkJacobs, Bonita C., Ed. – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), 2004
This guide translates research into practical advice on attracting, retaining, and guiding transfer students. Various chapters address multiple strategies for orientation and advising; curricular issues involving transfer students; how to maximize the effectiveness of articulation agreements; preparing community college students for transfer;…
Descriptors: College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, School Orientation, Academic Advising
Jung, Ingrid, Ed.; King, Linda, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 19 papers on gender, innovation, and education in Latin America. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Ingrid Jung); "Reflections on the Gender Perspective in Experiences of Non-Formal Education with Women" (Lilian Celiberti); "Gender and Innovation" (Graciela Messina);…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Community Development
Knight, Bill, Ed.; McLean, Deckle, Ed. – 1996
Noting that the reporting-to-writing route is sometimes circuitous and rough, although reliable, this essay collection considers the road from writing journalism to writing other literary genres such as fiction and poetry. The collection points out that newspapers have provided a proving ground for many aspiring authors, from Walt Whitman and Mark…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Authors, Experiential Learning, Journalism
IDRA Newsletter, 1998
This theme issue focuses on equity in children's literature, public funding for private schools, women in educational fields, female dropouts, and the relationship between school violence and family and community violence. "Violence in Our Schools" (Bradley Scott) explores reasons for school violence (media violence, isolation from…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Civil Rights, Dropouts, Educational Discrimination
