Diffusion can contribute to the spread of preventive intervention effects from participants to non-participants, but best practices for randomized trials prevent contamination of conditions. These practices conflict with cultural values of community benefit, which are salient among American Indians. This study embedded social network measures…

The purpose of the study was to evaluate an undergraduate distance education (DE) programme based upon adult learners' perceptions. The study investigated the value of the Human Resource Development programme at the University of Arkansas by examining the students' reasons for returning to college, their attitudes towards the programme and the…

This research aims at examining the Students' perceptions of the effectiveness of the English program implemented in the College of Technological Studies in Kuwait. A sample of 242 students was randomly selected from the population. The students were asked to respond to a 21-statement questionnaire designed to obtain information about how they…

Peer mentoring programs are designed to address problems experienced by new students to assist them in making the transition to university study. The University of New South Wales offers such a program to new undergraduate students. Feedback on the program is obtained from participants through questionnaires and is used to identify problems and to…

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored smoking prevention program for Asian American youth (Youth-PASS). A field-tested questionnaire was used to solicit information from participants on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors associated with tobacco and tobacco use, as well as satisfaction with prevention program content and…

Reviews an evaluation of the "Family of Man" social studies program for elementary global education. Summarizes the rationale for the evaluation study, unique characteristics of the program, materials and treatment groups, assessment instruments, findings, and conclusions. (Author/AV)

By describing the working of the UTA (University of the Third Age) system in Paris and Cambridge, the author examines the differences that have arisen in the transfer of the concept from France to Britain. (Author)

The study determined the perceptions of interns and agribusinessmen towards the internship course at Auburn University, a supervised practicum in technical agribusiness competencies. Questionnaire responses from 37 interns and 37 agribusinessmen rated characteristics of the internship as very good to outstanding. Nine recommendations for program…

This study examined evaluations of various aspects of research training held by directors of and graduate students in counseling psychology training programs, both APA approved programs and a sample of non-approved ones. While nearly all respondents felt it desirable to require full courses in both counseling research methodology and content, only…

Describes the Learning Disability Program at the University of Vermont that focuses on discovering students' central processing deficits and offering compensatory training, modifying students' academic program if necessary, and providing socioemotional support. Discusses faculty-student relationship, the State Board Exam, and program participant…

Describes a matrix that depicts the relationships between desired perspectives, skills, knowledge, and attitudes and an undergraduate psychology curriculum. Expounds that the curriculum matrix is a useful tool for representing the coverage of specific material in the individual courses offered within the overall curriculum. Provides a blank…

Assessed the satisfaction of 68 graduates of a post-baccalaureate achievement program for disadvantaged students at one major state university, examining how effective several program components were in preparing students for graduate school. Students evaluated the relative importance of each component and their levels of satisfaction regarding…

A three phase study evaluated the comparative effectiveness of various features that comprise a postsecondary writing program. The first phase of the study examined the college composition programs on the 19 California State University (CSU) campuses to identify and describe distinctive program features. The second and third phases measured both…

Describes a study of honors programs in 28 Florida community colleges. Found that 22 of the colleges offer honors programs, the programs vary widely, more females participate than males, programs tend to emphasize the humanities, and that students credit the programs with academic rigor, increased retention, and a sense of belonging. (CAK)

Discusses Citizenship Service Learning (CSL) where students prepare immigrants for legal-status citizenship by providing English as a Second Language discussion groups, citizenship classes preparing immigrants for naturalization, and assistance with citizenship applications. Presents the Bentley Service Learning Center program that adopts the CSL…