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Granovskiy, Boris – Congressional Research Service, 2018
The term "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education refers to teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It typically includes educational activities across all grade levels--from pre-school to post-doctorate--in both formal (e.g., classrooms) and informal (e.g.,…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Program Descriptions, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Office of Postsecondary Education, US Department of Education, 2015
Title II of the "Higher Education Act of 1965" ("HEA"), as amended in 2008 by the "Higher Education Opportunity Act," requires states to report annually on key elements of their teacher preparation programs and requirements for initial teacher credentialing, kindergarten through 12th grade. "Title II News You Can…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Educational Quality, Grants, Educational Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1991
A compilation of 22 federal laws that pertain to higher education is presented. Sections cover general higher education programs; Native American higher education; the National Science Foundation; mathematics, science, and engineering; and assistance to specified institutions. The text of the Higher Education Act of 1965 makes up the bulk of the…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Black Colleges, College Libraries, Continuing Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1994
This document presents the texts of selected titles, sections, and amendments of federal laws dealing with specific aspects of postsecondary education. It is divided into the following major parts: (1) "General Higher Education Programs"; (2) "Native American Higher Education"; (3) "National Science Foundation"; (4)…
Descriptors: American Indians, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement
Emrey-Arras, Melissa – US Government Accountability Office, 2017
The Department of Education (Education) provided more than $125 billion in federal student aid funds in fiscal year 2016 to help students pay for higher education. To participate in federal student aid programs, postsecondary schools must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by Education. This report examines: (1) the strengths and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Higher Education, Educational Quality, Program Improvement
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Div. of Continuing Education. – 1968
A report of the Ohio State University continuing education program and its major areas of emphasis by individual administrative units is presented. Information is given on the philosophy of continuing education, the administrative advisory committee on continuing education, the credit non-degree program, non-credit programs for metropolitan…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Conferences, Credit Courses, Educational Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1983
Testimony on higher education research needs and federal government support is provided, based on joint hearings before the House Subcommittee on Select Education and the House Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. Attention is focused on the Higher Education Act, except for Title IV. Specific concerns include the following: contributions of…
Descriptors: College Role, Federal Aid, Government School Relationship, Hearings
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1991
As part of the process of developing the reauthorization legislation for the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its descendants, the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education heard testimony on questions pertaining to the postsecondary education pipeline and the requirements of the future work force. In particular the testimony addressed the questions…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Equal Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1995
This document presents the texts of selected titles, sections, and amendments of federal laws dealing with specific aspects of postsecondary education. It is divided into the following major parts: (1) "General Higher Education Programs"; (2) "Native American Higher Education"; (3) "National Science Foundation"; and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance
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Rosenzweig, Robert M.; And Others – Change, 1984
Commentary on a National Commission on Student Financial Assistance report examines: federal role in graduate education, reauthorizing the Higher Education Act of 1965, restoring university research in science and technology, redefining graduate education, transition to an information society, excellence and the graduate student. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Role, Educational Policy, Educational Quality, Engineering
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Gasman, Marybeth; Lundy-Wagner, Valerie; Ransom, Tafaya; Bowman, Nelson, III – ASHE Higher Education Report, 2010
This book is organized into nine chapters. First the authors provide a historical overview of historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs), examining their founding as well as the role of African Americans, missionaries, and industrial philanthropists in their development. They also look at how these institutions have changed over time,…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Educational History, Educational Change, School Desegregation