Evidence derived from college catalogues, textbooks, and national convention programs is used to explore the nature and history of acting instruction in America. Stanislavski's theories and practices are discussed with reference to their acceptance in the American scene. Supplementary tables included. (JD)

School sampling has revealed a greater need for colleges to produce better written and more informative college catalogs. (RK)

No college is too small to benefit from the technology explosion. By computerizing the college catalog, a school can save money, time, and trouble. A word processor at the University of Wisconsin is described that edits, stores, and updates its catalog series. (MLW)

It is argued that most course descriptions in college catalogs say little and tend to be unintentionally deceiving. An alternative is suggested that employs a combination of reference numbers and limited text allowing the reader to determine key elements of the course such as instructional modes and arrangements, and singular features and…

Examines 539 undergraduate course catalogs to determine the percentage of institutions offering courses in physiological psychology, biological psychology, both, or neither. Finds 64.1 percent of the institutions studied offered physiological psychology, and 11.3 percent offer biological psychology. Finds catalog descriptions reveal confusion over…

College and university student recruitment offices are encouraged to use graphic illustrations and other artwork, in addition to photographs, to enhance the individuality of their viewbooks, and are offered suggestions for selecting, combining, and commissioning such artwork. (MSE)

Examines the professional socialization of undergraduate sociology majors with a focus on research training. Explores four assumptions related to professional socialization and a cumulative curriculum. Presents data on the national patterns in research training in undergraduate sociology and offers a case study of research training at Southwestern…

The Office of Institutional Research of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) has assembled in this publication policy statements by its member institutions on how they administer gifts and grants. Each of the 92 universities listed has specific procedures for administering and safeguarding gift funds.…

A study to investigate whether admission personnel actually read letters received from prospective students and responded accordingly, or merely followed a set program--sending material they deemed essential regardless of specific requests for information--is discussed. (MLW)

Traces the history of the National Council for Community Relations' Paragon Awards, which recognizes excellence in communications among two-year college professionals. Reveals 1986 award winners in the categories of catalogs, class schedules, viewbooks, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, posters, advertisements, and promotional campaigns.…

In response to California Senate Bill 533, which requires postsecondary institutions to disclose institutional characteristics and student characteristics to the public, this study was used both to develop an index of such information for the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) campuses and to evaluate the index that was developed. This…

Article discusses a regional subject matter catalog of lower division work and transfer requirements for use by counselors. (Author/RK)

The college catalog is frequently used as a legal contract between student and institution and its statements should clearly and accurately inform students on programs and on all laws of academia. (IR)

Results of a national survey of institutions' practices and policies concerning publication of catalogs and bulletins reveals information about the offices commonly charged with the publication, number printed, scheduling of printing and distribution, printing service used, use of computer-generated copy and color, publication size and coverage,…

A model of the influences affecting prospective students' college choice is presented. Recent research relevant to the influence of printed materials on students' college choice is reviewed. Given the tightening of institutional budgets, college admissions officers expect to rely increasingly on the mailing of printed materials to recruit…