This discussion uses a more difficult reaction as the prototype to derive the standard equation for chemical equilibrium. It can be used by students who can understand and use partial derivatives. (CW)

Describes a stint at a liberal arts college which reinforced perceptions from the English Coalition Conference about valuing the two-year college English teacher and the teaching profession. (RAE)

Describes a program at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis with two distinctive features: a parallel work-study format and integration of a conventional Master of Science academic component of coursework and research with work experience. Discusses student characteristics, placement, and response to the program. (CW)

Examines three errors and learning difficulties found to be typical in general chemistry, gives the source of each problem, and presents a method of correcting each problem. Suggests using analysis of examination errors for the purpose of altering instruction for the improvement of student learning. (CW)

Compares the university training of scientific personnel in each country to see how strengths are nurtured. Discusses curriculum content as well as the societal and cultural factors which determine the educational environment. Describes entrance examinations, undergraduate programs, curricula, and societal views. (CW)

Describes a science activity designed for undergraduate biochemistry classes. Provides background, a list of materials, experimental procedures, and the results of this experiment. (CW)

An evaluation of 114 students' impressions of a Nigerian college's bachelor of education program determined that some types of students were more satisfied with the program than others. Areas of dissatisfaction and of strength are described. Implications for development and improvement of the bachelor of education program are discussed. (CB)

Five projects intended to help develop national indicators of undergraduate learning in different disciplines use a variety of strategies and are reminders that reflective self-consciousness is an important characteristic of teaching faculty in any discipline. (MSE)

The experiences of one school of social work in requiring volunteer work of students in an introductory undergraduate course are described, observations by participants and faculty are presented, and program advantages and drawbacks are assessed. (MSE)

Because of a general decline in enrollment in schools of social work in recent years, student recruitment has grown in importance. Based on a survey of 100 bachelor's of social work programs (46 percent response rate), this article explores recruitment issues for both graduate and undergraduate programs and proposes a model recruitment effort.…

A study examining how the Medical College Admission Test's (MCAT) ability to predict early medical school performance differed for students from different undergraduate institutions raised questions about the use of the MCAT for admissions decisions. (MSE)

Need-based and nonneed-based state student aid for undergraduate, graduate, and professional education is tabulated by state, including information on the total dollars paid out, the percentage of change in the last year, the number of individual awards, and the dollar amount of the average award. (MSE)

Reviews development of technological literacy in liberal arts curriculum, especially efforts of Sloan Foundation. Observes that few general education courses with technology content are taught by industrial educators; focus of the new liberal arts is on understanding how technology works; quantitative skills are vital; and social and human…

The notion of rural social work as a specialty as well as how educational programs can address the specialty and whether the required specialized knowledge falls into a given sequence or whether it cuts across them all are discussed. (Author/MH)

Describes an experiment to identify lactose and estimate the concentration of lactose in a sample of milk. Gives a background of the investigation. Details the experimental method, results and calculations. Discusses the implications of the experiment to students. Suggests further experiments using the same technique used in…