This Innovative Practice Category Work In Progress paper presents an application of machine learning and data mining to student performance data in an undergraduate electrical engineering program. We are developing an analytical approach to enhance retention in the program especially among underrepresented groups. Our approach will provide…

A paper presented at Forum on the Status of Women in the Profession at annual convention of Modern Language Association of America (New York, December 27, 1970). (Editor)

The problem of gearing course content to fit the needs of the students is common to most educators. In this article, Dr. Fitzelle discusses the use of an interest inventory as one possibility for solving this problem, especially in child development courses. (Editor)

Discusses the content and objectives of a course on women's sexuality offered at the City College of Chicago as an alternative to the general education biology course. Examines the value of the course in dispelling misinformation about and ignorance of female physiology. (JP)

Follows the proposals, meetings, lobbying, and leadership that preceded the addition of a Gender Studies class to the course listing of a college in Georgia. The professor that promoted the course designed it with the following objectives: to apply core behavioral science concepts to the study of gender in U.S. society, and to increase critical…

Lists and explains the necessary requirements that should be included in a women in development course. States that students should receive a strong foundation in theories in women's subordination and be able to make connections between theory and practice through reading, discussions, and writing assignments. (GG)

In view of women's misconceptions about their bodies, their sexuality, their mental health, and the health care system, this three-credit evening community college course on women's health needs and concerns was designed. Course objectives include recording and analyzing the effects of nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress on various body…

This elective course on the changing roles of women is for use by 10th through 12th grade students. The guide analyzes the changes occurring in the roles of American women, with students examining the history of women, the psychology of being a woman, the various emotional and physical changes that women undergo, and women's choices for a full…

This teaching unit was developed to highlight the role of women in American history. Written for the junior and senior high school level, the unit examines how women's role has changed, what contributions were made by women in the almost 400 years of our history, effects of the women's rights and suffragist movement of the 19th century, and…

This course description outlines the general and specific objectives for a course on "Women in German Literature," which investigates the changing literary and social roles of women from the beginning of the 19th Century to the present: women as seen by man, by another woman and in introspection. This course description was successfully used in a…

Presents the story of the creation of an undergraduate course on the traditional and contemporary roles of women in North American Indian cultures. Notes that the course was designed around experiential learning precepts and the idea of "giving voice" to American Indian women. Lists texts used and evaluates course strengths. (DSK)

A survey of 600 adult (25 or older) students in randomly selected continuing education (evening), credit courses at six New York State two-year colleges was conducted during Spring, 1979, to determine adult students' satisfaction with their college experience. The survey instrument included 10 demographic items and 66 scale items designed to…