AI-based simulations for educational and assessment purposes are gaining global recognition. Informed by cultural comparison research, this study investigates cross-country variations in users' utilization and perceptions of a simulation-based assessment. Specifically, we conducted a comparative analysis between a sample of South African and…

We conducted three preregistered studies using the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data to provide a worldwide estimation of the standardized test gap between students from lower and higher social classes. We investigated: (a) the degree to which academic anxiety…

Mountain View College is a rural 2-year and 4-year degree granting school in the state of West Virginia that is plagued by declining enrollment, unstable financial assets, and minimum resources. In addition, the college exists in a community plagued by high rates of poverty and minimal racial diversity. Such traits mirror the challenges other…

The emerging research college or university is one of the most formidable resources a region has to reinvent and grow its economy. This paper is the first of two that outlines a process of building research universities that enhance regional technology development and facilitate flexible networks of collaboration and resource sharing. Although the…

The importance of girls' education for population health outcomes in low-income countries is well documented. Despite this critical relationship, the global public health community has tended to overlook aspects of the school environment that may hinder girls' pubertal transitions in schools across low-income countries. Minimal empirical attention…

From the conference proceedings, certain main topics were chosen for this report. They include: Paul Miller's talk on the changing structure of higher education; a session with three U.S. Office of Education personnel on the submission of sound proposals for obtaining federal funds; William G. Shannon's speech on just what a developing college is;…

When the Program with Developing Institutions was funded for a second year, it was decided to hold a national conference at Vincennes University, plus subsequent regional meetings, on the new faculty development program. It was to stress change in relation to faculty development and improved instruction, with a chance for small-group discussions.…

AAJC became the coordinator between USOE and colleges needing help (under Title III), after lack of expertise by those needing it most had become apparent in applications for federal funds. Agreement was reached on an extensive 3-part program: expert consultants to help colleges assess their strengths, weaknesses, and potential; national and…

Discusses advantages of creating a strategic plan, steps for the strategic-planning process, and application of the strategic-planning process. Suggests that communication departments should develop a strategic plan and use it as a guide in collectively pursuing initiatives related to teaching, research, and service as well as in advocating for…

Although community services are community-oriented and community relations are college-oriented, both depend on community/college cooperation and one reinforces the other. Both apply to private and public and to established and developing institutions. In March 1969, two workshops were held, at San Antonio, Texas, and Moline, Illinois, to develop…

This document describes the development of a teacher education program by a relatively small university in southwestern Alabama. Three major areas to be considered in planning the model were faculty development, the process to be followed in planning, and finding the funds for the development of resources. Results obtained from an analysis of the…

To help struggling two-year and four-year colleges reach a higher level of academic excellence, the Strengthening Developing Institutions Program supports projects to create special curriculums, upgrade faculties, improve administrative abilities, and expand student services. (Author)

Presents a post hoc analysis of peer-identified excellent departments at small colleges (5,000 or fewer undergraduates) to discover if they suffer from a lack of centrality. Hopes that this information may be used to help departments plan curriculum, develop evaluation methods, or write mission statements to strengthen existing programs or defend…