Six suggestions offered to sociologists obligated to teach statistics to undergraduates in sociology programs. (Editor)

Article outlines planning, recruiting for and administration of types of overseas study programs that most effectively generate cultural contact and fullest learning experiences. (IR)

It is crucial to improve the management of nonprofit organizations, not only to make them more accountable, but to make them more effective in accomplishing their charitable goals. Two courses--an undergraduate course at the University of Denver and a graduate course at the University of Colorado at Denver--are described. (MLW)

It is noted that less than 35 percent of 406 collegiate institutions recently surveyed offered a course specifically concerning the history of mathematics. This is viewed as a very disturbing situation. Reasons for teaching such a course are given, and suggestions are made regarding course instruction. (MP)

Discusses various aspects of establishing a viable, undergraduate research program at a small, liberal arts college. Areas addressed include research topics, research supervisors, student research, and support for research activities. (JN)

Hydantoins are a drug family lying within the broadly related ureide structural frame which encompasses many of the anticonvulsant drugs used in treatment of various types of epilepsy. Background information and experimental procedures are provided for the synthesis of the hydantoin 5,5-diphenylhydantoin. (JN)

A 10-week, full-time elective nutritional support clerkship designed for fifth-year pharmacy students is described. The course refines the student's communication skills and develops the student's ability to properly prepare and adjust a nutritional therapy plan. A weekly student activity plan and student evaluation form are appended. (MSE)

The "Moore Method" of teaching students through having them do proofs is described, and problems in its use are noted. A presentation of a Modified Moore Method is promoted that has worked well with undergraduates. It is felt that the principles applied can be translated to other subject areas. (MP)

Higher education must arrive at some fresh convictions to restore integrity to the baccalaureate degree. Assumptions about the degree's meaning should be made explicit in both the curriculum and extracurricular activities. The objectives of the Association of American College's Project on the Meaning and Purpose of Baccalaureate Degrees are…

In 1976, Texas Tech University's Department of Mass Communications introduced a noncommercial telecommunications sequence designed to extend the exiting telecommunications major for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in nonbroadcast media. Rationale for and courses included in the sequence are described. (Author/JN)

Provides a detailed description of Eastern Michigan University's field experience course for home economics, including course development, organization, and administration; field placement; evaluation; and the pre-enrollment workshop. (SK)