This article chronicles an attempt to institutionalize a values-oriented project at Saint Louis University and proposes a methodology for evaluating the project and its effects. (Author)

Provides a history and description of the Mohammadia College of Engineering in Rabat, Morocco. Topics discussed include student selection, curriculum, policy implementation, and the teaching staff. The author concludes that the college does an excellent job in training qualified engineers for public works, mining, electrical and mechanical…

Colleges faced with declining enrollments are cultivating a new crop of students--7-to-14-year-olds--who attend college after school, on Saturday mornings, and during the summer. Some programs are described, including College for Kids at the College of Marin and Cornell University. (MLW)

Describes an independent study program for college students who wish to pursue a truly independent course of studies. Gives examples of individual programs which grew from students' needs and professional experience. Outlines guidelines for independent study. (Author/RC)

Summarizes surveys of environmental education programs in Indiana's public schools and teacher certification institutions. Fifteen certification programs have been approved, and public schools offer environmental education under a variety of headings. (WB)

Presents observations on the present status and future prospects of environment-focused programs in Canadian post-secondary educational institutions. Environmental education is firmly established in many cases, but the field will face changes in issues and emphasis in future years. (WB)

Efforts of the Agricultural Education Department at the University of Arizona in developing a program to prepare cooperative extension agents are described, and the program's principles and components are outlined. (HD)

Describes the Developing Scholars Mentor Program in the College of Education at the University of North Texas, designed to build relationships between undergraduate student researchers and faculty mentors. (EV)

Describes Follow the Sun, a computer help-desk service that takes advantage of time differences around the world to permit four universities (University of Colorado Boulder, Australia's Macquarie and Newcastle universities, and the London School of Economics) to share services and provide 24-hour support to users. (EV)

In the last 30 years, our discipline has become increasingly specialized in the training of PhD students. Development of recent initiatives, such as the Preparing Future Faculty program now in place at many doctorate-granting institutions, has focused attention on the need to broaden the education of PhD students. In addition, recent analyses of…

Freshmen Pre-Orientation Programs (FPOPs) can be powerful outreach tools for incoming college students and provide an exciting introduction to the field of engineering. The benefits reach not only the first year students, but also the upperclassmen who help to run the programs and the departments that sponsor them. A family of three engineering…

This handbook is designed for college students transferring between colleges. The handbook treats those moving from a 2-year to a 4-year institution, those moving between 4-year institutions, moving from a 4-year to a 2-year college and those moving between 2-year colleges. The book brings together advice of college officials and students who have…

This report summarizes the role of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Environmental Communication and Education Studies (CECES) in helping to foster teaching, research, and public service programs. Included in the first section are program highlights (1968-1982), Center organization, and lists of Center personnel (executive…

This directory provides descriptions of marine academic programs in California's community colleges, 4-year private colleges and universities, and 4-year public colleges and universities. Each program listing (by institution) includes; (1) program title corresponding to official degree title; (2) degree(s) offered; (3) descriptive information…