The development of universities as independent scientific centers determines their mission to incorporate the most modern achievements of science into the students' practical training. This research on the attitudes of the participants in this process towards the use of modern practices encompasses both trainers and students, and it consists of…

This study evaluated attitudes toward interdisciplinary education by appraising the Interdisciplinary Health Communication (IHC) Certificate program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a case study. Sixteen affiliated faculty and thirteen students enrolled in the IHC program as of 2008-2009 were surveyed. Although the attitude…

Community and culture significantly influence value orientation, perceived needs, and motivation as well as provide the ground for creating shared understanding. All disciplines have their own cultures, and all cultures evolve through cross-cultural exchanges. The computing community has created and documented a sound body of knowledge of…

Evaluation was conducted of the Colorado Experience Based Career Education Model (CEBCEM) established in four subsites to formulate experience-based components, strategies, and objectives which fit the needs of students in grades 7 through 10. Focus of project activities during tne first year was on identifying and pilot testing selected…

The initial step in the evaluation of the Fort Gay-Thompson School Community Council's program was to establish baseline data prerequisite to measuring the change in the program's influence. Surveys were made of the typical program phases regarded as germane to evaluation. Thus, data were obtained on: pupils--enrollment trends, achievement levels,…