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Olsen, Florence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2000
In the fall of 2000, half the freshman class arrived at college with their own computers, proficient at using Windows, word-processing software, the Internet and electronic mail. The author offers a look at the computing lifestyles of freshmen on five college campuses. (JM)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Gray, Paul E. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
The United States must embrace a broadened concept of science as a basically humanistic endeavor if it is to maintain its vigor as a democracy and an international leader. Education needs new programs and gifted teachers to give students a broad and comprehensive knowledge of both the liberal arts and science and technology. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Graduates, College Role, Democracy, Educational Change
Scully, Malcolm G. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1984
A report by the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities urges colleges to revitalize teaching of the humanities in undergraduate curricula. College faculty and academic administrators are cited as responsible for much decline in humanities study, and increased science education, technological literacy, and study of nonwestern…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, College Curriculum, College Faculty, Curriculum Development
