International service learning (ISL) is an emerging area of international education. This paper summarizes academic journal articles on ISL programs and organizes the relevant publications by academic disciplines, service learning project areas, and other topics. The basis for this review is relevant literature from full-text scholarly peer…

Although each higher education institutional research office has a unique style and mission, their commonalities suggest guidelines for establishing effective units, including placement high in the organizational structure, consistent attention given to first-order data responsibilities (collection, reporting), attention to institutional needs, a…

Discusses the program evaluation process as a critical step in effective program planning. Highlights how a systematic collection of data allows programmers to gather evidence of how programs help students meet their learning objectives and fulfill institutional goals. Also discusses how the results of program evaluation can inform the next…

A taxonomy of developmental planning considerations and corresponding areas in which institutional researchers and developmental professionals can collaborate to assess and improve fund-raising activities is presented. (MSE)

Surveys of language program directors and recommendations and trends noted by several large universities indicate that a professional model of language program direction is emerging, in which the language program director (the supervisor for graduate teaching assistants) is seen as a viable faculty member contributing to a legitimate scholarly…

Patterns in responses of colleges to fiscal stress were assessed. Attention was directed to the responses over a 10-year period, of 23 four-year colleges and universities that were observed in "A Report on the Financial Conditions Project" (1981) by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National Association of College and University…

The current state of the art concerning the provision of continuing social education and recent expansion and pressures for continued growth through the 1980s are considered. Specific topics include: the continuing education directors and staff; the continuing education program (CEP) as an organization; the CEP's programming, funding sources, and…

Focuses on what can be done when a program fails. What are the causes for failure? What elements must be considered in the decision process? What strategies can be employed to recycle resources into more productive activities? What alternatives are available to aid in program repair or rejuvenation? (Author)

Published research on institutional characteristics associated with external research funding are reviewed. Principal points of agreement are that funding levels are related to previous funding levels; publications are related to funding; and funding is related to the existence of doctoral programs. No evidence of bias in federal funding was…

This chapter reviews the major themes of the entire volume entitled "Establishing Effective Programs." The volume is written by and for the student services programer and is concerned with better managing, implementing, and evaluating programs on campuses. An annotated bibliography of additional references is included. (LPG)

Examines the nature of programming partnerships between student affairs staff and others, including four case studies that highlight benefits associated with these partnerships. Summarizes the most important aspects, as embodied in these examples, that led to success in each of the partnerships. (Contains 10 references.) (Author/GCP)

A review of prevailing patterns of sponsorship of college and university English as a second language (ESL) programs indicates that in community colleges, they tend to be housed in English departments. In four-year institutions they are generally in semi-autonomous units or institutes. The argument for departmental sponsorship is based on data…

The literature of sexual harassment, particularly on college campuses, is reviewed. Topics discussed include definition of sexual harassment, legal implications, the role of individual perceptions, victim and peer response to harassment, and development of institutional policy and strategies for combatting harassment. A substantial bibliography is…

A Trinity University (Texas) study identified a strong correlation between campus visits by admitted applicants and the proportion of admitted applicants who matriculated there. It is suggested that college marketing strategists consider the important role of this sales promotion device. (Author/MSE)

Literature about the roles of college deans and department heads is reviewed, issues confronting these administrators are discussed, and their information needs are examined. A guide to the categories, types, and sources of useful information is provided. (MSE)