Established in 1945 as Division 2, one of the original divisions of the American Psychological Association, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2020. On the occasion of STP's 50th anniversary, Wight and Davis published a history of the Division's first 50 years. Using that history, we summarize STP's…

This study employs a critical discourse analytic approach in drawing out the thematic formulations of the discourses of internationalization in higher education from issues of a university newsletter from a span of 5 years (2005-2010). Specifically, it examines the representation of the institution with regard to discourses of internationalization…

4th International Scientific and Professional Conference Intercultural Education and especially this proceedings of scientific and professional papers authored by scientists and practitioners contributes to greater sensitivity to diversity and the creation of an inclusive culture of life in educational institutions and in a multicultural…

This "Engage" newsletter features articles on student mobility research, supporting the BC Transfer System and inter-provincial initiatives. It announces the publication of five reports profiling students who transferred to British Columbia universities in the period 2003-04 to 2007-08. These reports provide detailed demographic and…

Faculty who have taught in a traditional classroom are finding themselves having to teach in a setting in which they are unable to interact face-to-face with their students. Online instruction increases yearly. An important factor in the success of online instruction is the degree of student engagement. Though academic content remains…

Institutions of higher education are constantly examining new ways of using technology to teach students. Just as importantly, those institutions are also finding new ways to use technology and the Internet to keep and develop connections with alumni and parents. What new opportunities does this technology offer, how can it be used effectively,…

"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "The Nation's Report Card": Too Many High School Seniors Unprepared for College-Level Math and Reading; (2)…

Describes how the I-CAN newsletter (for administrators and nonacademic persons interested in communication apprehension) was organized and is progressing. (PD)

This guide lists directory information on the following library instruction resources: (1) national, regional, state, and specialized clearinghouses; (2) regional and state directories/handbooks of library Instruction programs; (3) national and state newsletters; (4) national, regional, state, and specialized columns/clearinghouse newsletters; and…

The history of the Division Two "Newsletter" of the American Psychological Association which has culminated in the first issue of "Teaching of Psychology" is presented in this article. (JH)

This newsletter, published three times a year, is designed to disseminate information on peace studies activities and programs in colleges and universities. Typical issues include descriptions of many peace studies programs on campuses; continuous listings of people and organizations that welcome materials on existing courses and programs; news of…

"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) To Be Continued: Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Running, Buys Time to Pass Appropriations…

A college class newsletter project was undertaken by senior undergraduates teaching language arts in an elementary school. The purpose was to introduce the idea that teaching is a community-wide endeavor. They planned and wrote newsletters about the program to parents and others in the community. (JOW)

For Frank Matthews, publisher and editor in chief of "Black Issues In Higher Education," and Bill Cox, president and CEO, the journey from "Black Issues" to "DIVERSE" began more than 20 years ago--with an idealism informed by both men's roots in the civil rights movement. Matthews was active in the Fairfax, Virginia, chapter of the NAACP, along…

Describes a course at the University of Toledo in which journalism students learn the newsletter publishing business. (RB)