An investigation of alternative methods of managing lower division graphics courses is described. Nonexam grading time was reduced to nearly zero, creating time for professional growth, proposal development, and meaningful research. Grade profiles and attitudes of students taking the altered course are discussed. (KR)

Reports on three studies conducted by the Engineering Technology Division of the American Society of Engineering Education dealing with four-year engineering technology programs. Addresses funding, faculty development and recruitment, student characteristics, enrollment, retention, graduate employment, and alumni participation. (TW)

Reports on a survey of the objective measures of 26 engineering schools. Provides results of the rankings of eight categories, including those pertaining to admission test scores, faculty size, number of students per faculty member, refereed journal articles, and outside sponsored research expenditures by institution and by faculty members. (TW)