A variety of general education programs and evaluation approaches are described, with a focus on assessments of student attitudes and achievement. The introductory essay by Jerry G. Gaff, "A Practical Approach to Evaluation," presents a three-step evaluation approach, as well as suggestions for general education program directors, deans, and curriculum committees. The steps involve identifying the reasons for the evaluation, assigning responsibility to perform the evaluation, and articulating principles for conducting a self-evaluation of the core curriculum. Following this essay, general education programs and evaluation approaches of 14 colleges are described in separate articles; topics include basic skills requirements, an Asian Studies cluster, and courses that are sequenced by student developmental level. The sample of colleges are: Syracuse University, Albright College, Seton Hill College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Saint Joseph's College, City University of New York's Brooklyn College, College of Charleston, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Gustavus Adolphus College, University of Idaho, Morningside College, University of Santa Clara, University of Tennessee at Martin, and Willamette University. Also included is an annotated bibliography. (SW)