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Goodman, Barbara E.; Huckfeldt, Vaughn E. – Innovative Higher Education, 2014
In order to meet the South Dakota Board of Regents requirements for an upper level writing course with global perspective for all graduates, the administration at the University of South Dakota established an interdisciplinary course to be taken by all majors. Two faculty members from different disciplines were assigned to teach each section with…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Required Courses, Writing Instruction, Global Approach
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Sullivan, Claire F. – Innovative Higher Education, 1994
A study compared the support provided by the University of Washington's Freshman Interest Group (FIG) program, which emphasizes interaction with faculty and peers, as compared with support provided in a traditional academic structure. Results confirm that FIGs provide more support, especially through classmates, but produce no overall difference…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, Higher Education, Interaction
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McDaniel, Elizabeth A.; Moreland, Tamara – Innovative Higher Education, 1994
This article describes a University of Hartford (Connecticut) program in which largely minority-group Hartford city high school graduates are enrolled at reduced tuition. Unique situations for learning are highlighted, including those encountered in residence halls, on campus, in class, in faculty and administrative offices, and in program…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives