Higher education institutions are increasingly interested in innovative pedagogies that offer hands-on, project-based learning experiences in interdisciplinary settings and enable students to address real-world challenges with emerging technologies. To address this demand, a team of educators, in collaboration with community and industry partners,…

As community-campus engagement (CCE) continues to gain momentum, impact has increasingly been evaluated through qualitative measurements rooted in community-based perspectives. However, for CCE to have meaningful impact, it must challenge dominant power structures and work to create equitable relationships. This article explores efforts to better…

Joint degree programs have gained popularity in East Asia, due to the growth of transnational higher education in the region since 2000. However, the external quality assurance (QA) and accreditation of joint degree programs is a challenge for QA agencies, as it normally involves the engagement of several institutions and multiple national…

In view of the Bologna ministerial conference to be held in April 2012 in Bucharest, ENQA organised a seminar in September 2011 on Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes in collaboration with the Austrian Accreditation Council (OAR). The purpose of this seminar was twofold: first, to analyse the experience already gained in quality assurance of…

This document evaluates the counseling aspect of the Modular Achievement Program (MAP) at Bowling Green State University. Following a review of the overall functions and activities, the programs relationship with MAP component programs is discussed. Related documents are HE 005 102, 005 083, 005 078, 005 082, 005 081, 005 101, 005 077, and 005…

Advantages and disadvantages of joining a consortia are reviewed in this assessment of the growth of educational consortia. It is suggested that unless an institution has already made a commitment to the areas suggested by project goals, it should resign from the projected consortium at the outset. (LBH)

Discusses the human and material resources that are necessary to provide maximum benefits for student nurses in a cooperative clinical experience program. Presents guidelines for starting a student clinical experience program or enhancing an existent one. Explores the advantages of such a program for the cooperating hospital. (JOW)

Reports on the results of a training curriculum presented to 150 school personnel from 9 states. On the basis of participants' ratings, five areas were identified as key training areas for future school-community-university substance abuse prevention initiatives. Federal and state funds may assist higher education institutes in developing…

States the need for evaluating links between schools and initial teacher training institutions, referring to Huberman's and Levinson's evaluation model. Describes various linkages existing between Sheffield (England) University's division of education and a local middle school. Evaluates school-college cooperation in terms of mutual understanding…

In the mid-1980s, five Utah public school districts entered into an agreement with Brigham Young University to achieve educational improvement goals. The 1989-90 study described in this report explores issues arising from the desire of more elementary school teachers and principals to participate in the BYU partnership. Necessary participation…

To assist the transition from novice teacher to skilled, experienced teacher, mentorship programs are being developed and refined. One such program has been developed and is currently being implemented and evaluated through the collaborative efforts of teacher educators from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, and staff from a…

The number of academic consortia, cooperating groups of institutions, have exploded in recent years in response to several societal and internal forces. While others have examined aspects of consortia, this paper reports the first intensive effort dealing with effectiveness. The study is divided into 2 parts: (1) What constitutes consortium…

Reports findings from a twenty-one year study of the cooperation education program at the Lockheed-Georgia Company. Study conclusions, summarized in the article, indicate that the program has been an excellent source of temporary and permanent professional manpower as well as giving students valuable experience and opportunities. (MF)

A report from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is discussed. The major issues and options that should be considered before establishing or reevaluating an overseas program are described. (Author/MLW)

Describes an experiment in career training that helped to develop plant maintenance mechanics. (RK)