The problem of tax officials' training in Russian Federation is considered to be the main topic of the article. In the context of integration processes, the study of European countries' experience, in particular, of Russian Federation, as well as the implementation of progressive ideas of tax service specialists' professional training, have been…

This paper discusses the rationale underlying "PENTA", an EU funded Erasmus Mundus project. In doing so, it explores the challenges of internationalising and standardising European environmental assessment (EA) practice and education to a third country audience, looking at India as a case study. It is argued that the EU EA Directives are…

Descriptions of seven undergraduate environmental studies programs are presented. Each description includes information about program goals/objectives, curricula offered, and (when applicable) name and address of individual to contact for additional information. (JN)

Descriptions of four graduate environmental studies programs are presented. Each description includes such information as degree(s) offered, program goals/objectives, curricular emphasis, and (when applicable) name and address of individual to contact for additional information. (JN)

Presents descriptions of special programs in environmental studies. They include: historical geography (University of Illinois); internship program (Miami University); public service projects (Miami University); philosophy of ecology program (University of Montana); and a research program at the Center for Conservation Biology (Stanford…

Novelty events such as the egg toss, skin the snake, blind football, frisbee contests, and wet-ice hockey are used to enliven the intramural sports activity at East Carolina University. (MJB)

"Two-plus-two transfer programs" involve teaching lower-division engineering programs at non-engineering institutions, allowing senior institutions to concentrate on upper division courses. The program at Mesa College (Colorado) is described. Suggestions for other institutions are offered. (JN)

Identifies a program design sequence for establishing a faculty mentoring program. Outlines Western Carolina University's New Faculty Mentoring Program: goals, eligibility, key features, benefits, mentor's roles, participant's responsibilities, what has been learned, and on-going issues. (SR)

This volume identifies and describes programs of environmental education offered in over 700 post-secondary institutions in 70 different countries. Much of the information was gained through a questionnaire sent to institutions of higher learning, training institutes, and government ministries. Besides the main section, which is an annotated…

Describes the development of the doctoral program in basic composition and rhetoric at the University of Louisville (Kentucky). Discusses the general theory for training basic writing teachers, the kinds of practical experiences they should have, and the course requirements. Includes a bibliography of texts for basic writing teachers. (HTH)

Describes the instruction for basic teachers at Ohio's Findlay College. Discusses course materials and the training of writing assistants and current faculty members. (HTH)

This progress report describes the activities and summarizes the evaluation of the Modular Achievement Program (MAP) at Bowling Green State University for the 1972-73 academic year. Emphasis is placed on the general education component, the structure of MAP in its position within the University, a profile of the MAP student, student development,…

Reports on a survey identifying the location, extent, and focus of technical writing programs at Canadian colleges and universities. Describes representative programs in some detail. Discusses the focus of these programs and the need for more programs. (SR)

The purpose of this survey was to assess the extent and development of humanistic programs in higher education, focusing on teacher education. Information was gathered randomly from nearly 800 teacher education institutions throughout the U.S. Two hundred seventy-nine schools responded to a questionnaire regarding program location, title,…

Describes a program that prepares students to be total journalists, by placing all reporting, editing, and management students, both print and broadcast, in one learning community--the integrated news center. (HTH)