Cites several court decisions regarding rights of students concerning their school records. Emphasizes that the problem is becoming more pressing with the advent of computer retrieval systems for student records. (ST)

The design development of a minicomputer-based information system for physician assistant students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is reported. A system built on modern concepts of experiential based learning and a computer-assisted instruction curriculum is described. (Author/MLW)

The new Continuing Education Unit as a quantitative measure of noncredit coursework is explained, and it is indicated how the college should consider CEU transcripts in assessing prior learning for credit. (Author)

The rights and prohibitions embodied in FERPA are examined, including the scope of the act's coverage in conjunction with a discussion of relevant state law and the proposed rules promulgated by HEW. The four rights granted by the act are considered in detail along with the enforcement procedures. (LBH)

The policies and procedures of colleges regarding the transfer of college credit that students earn for work they completed while still enrolled in high school are investigated. Focus is on one particular program, Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA). (LBH)

Recent university business graduates (N=398) completed a survey on current status and job search process, which was matched to their academic records. Examined differences in the job search process based on age, gender, and minority status. Discusses findings in terms of pre-employment opportunities for women and blacks and a realistic employment…

Discusses gradebook programs, both for schools with electronic administrative programs and those without. Outlines problems and benefits of selected programs, focusing on intuitiveness (ease of use for those with little training); report generators and customization abilities; and graphing and attendance-keeping capabilities. (AEF)

Two-year college students in Ohio can use a comprehensive system of specific guidelines to aid them in transferring to any of Ohio University's six campuses. The articulation system uses a computerized method for converting course listings on the student's transcript into corresponding courses at the university. (MSE)

Describes the Florida Automated System for Transferring Educational Records (FASTER) project, which permits the electronic exchange of student transcripts; uses of similar electronic data interchange (EDI) programs in other states; and the national SPEEDE/ExPRESS project, which uses a standard format for transferring electronic transcripts.…

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District has digitalized student transcripts, and will create a Student Success Network (SSN) that will provide (1) online Individual Educational Plans for students; (2) electronic student portfolios to facilitate early identification of "at risk" students; and (3) a Counselor Web Portal for online…

This guide was developed in Great Britain to help colleges develop programs for assessment of prior learning (APL) for adult students. (APL involves careers and educational guidance, access to particular courses despite possible lack of traditional certification, accreditation, formal credit toward a particular qualification, and exemption from…

Manually managing student test record data at the college level can be inefficient in terms of both time and accuracy. A computer database program was implemented at a community college in Florida to improve student test record management. The database consisted of the test records of students currently enrolled in College Preparatory English and…

This workbook is the result of a 3-year study of transcripts and other documentation from study-abroad programs and is designed to be of use to both those responsible for making credit transfer determinations and those advising students on study abroad programs. It provides the following information: (1) guidelines for the documentation necessary…

The Washington Secondary Credit Exchange Program allows grade 7-12 migrant students to complete work toward graduation and/or to enhance basic skills during late afternoon or evening classes as they follow the crops from state to state with their families. A Spring Model allows students entering late in the year to complete courses already begun…