The most difficult task for campus planners is making site selection recommendations based on qualitative facts that cannot be compared to each other. Any means of alternative site evaluation should include a flexible system of comparing such far-ranging criteria as visual impact, access to parking, and site development cost. (MLW)

Discusses two aspects of a Geographic Information System (GIS), a computerized system for processing geographic and/or mapped data and components/implementation of a GIS and GIS demonstration in natural resources management. Demonstrations related to lignite mining permit requirements in coastal zone, and location of potential landfills/hazardous…

Describes the Land Development Game, a role-playing exercise designed to introduce in simple terms the complex processes by which land is sold, bought, planned, and built upon. Includes game context (indicating use with large/small groups), objectives, and instructions. "Role sheets" needed for the game are also provided. (JN)

Describes a college urban geography class project studying factors which determine the spacial distribution of the elderly in Baltimore, Maryland, and attributes of desirable housing sites for them. Students discussed problems and needs of the elderly, mapped their population distribution, and did field studies evaluating the adequacy of existing…

Argues that researchers give insufficient concern to choice of research sites. Criticizes researchers who settle for sites based on convenient ready access, time, financial and personal costs and who do not consider theoretical objectives of studies. Illustrates main arguments using comparative research about schools for religious minorities in…

The struggle between two highly competitive towns over the location of a new university is chronicled. The battle has involved power politics, deception, enormous egos, civic pride, and the pleasure of rivalry, and has not abated since the final site decision. Lasting effects on the university are discussed. (Author/MSE)

This paper defines and describes nontraditional Professional Development School (PDS) sites, atypical collaborations, and the responsibility of schools, colleges, and departments of education in selecting and developing those sites. The paper suggests that the influence of PDSs on both school reform and the preparation of educators is likely to be…

This paper differentiates between student teaching, beginning teacher induction, and internship programs by defining an intern as "an uncertified teacher on a limited contract with reduced teaching responsibilities and increased supervision and support." Recent literature dealing with induction programs is examined briefly and a model…

This guide presents an outline for establishing a service-learning program for college level students preparing for a career in working with older adults. The following procedures are described for developing practicums and fieldwork programs: 1) establishing program goals, 2) program staffing, 3) selection of service-learning sites, 4) developing…

Memphis State University has designed a model for improving the student teaching experience that utilizes selected public schools as clinical training sites. These sites differ in terms of community setting, socioeconomic characteristics of students, and grade levels taught. The sites provide an opportunity for student teachers to work in diverse…

Most preservice teacher training institutions are aware of both the charge placed upon them to develop international understanding and the idea of the human family. The finite nature of the world, whose future rests on appropriate organization and ethical interaction, has made it imperative that teachers help children of the 21st century…