The number of days in each quarter, semester, or trimester is compared for academic years 1968-69 and 1993-94, for 10 private and 10 public colleges and universities. Intersessions and January sessions are included. Total number of days per year have decreased in almost all these cases and now vary from 134 to 172. (MSE)

A trend toward adoption of the early-semester calendar, which runs from August to May with exams before Christmas vacation is discussed, along with other changes in college scheduling for curriculum development, increased efficiency, student job scheduling, student retention, and decreased paperwork. (MSE)

An overview of the planning and implementation problems based on the program in Butler, Pennsylvania, presents a wide range of topics concerning year-round education. concept. Questionnaires, data presentations, and planning suggestions present the implementation process. Using a question-and-answer style, many typical problems and concerns of…

This two-part report discusses the implementation of the four-day week on college campuses and summarizes the results of a survey conducted to investigate: (1) the history of the four-day college week in Texas; (2) how Texas colleges using this system integrate their operations into the four-day week; and (3) the future acceptance of the four-day…

The author presents a discussion of the current and historical issues surrounding the year-round school movement, the responses of school administrators to the issues, and the data reported by administrators who are currently conducting or have previously conducted extended or year-round school programs. In his discussion, the author deals with…