Argues that Afro-American studies has undergone many changes that have taken it from a political movement per se to a recognized developing academic discipline having a respectable body of knowledge and researchable content with the black humanities and social sciences comprising its core curriculum. (Author/JM)

The integration of full-time and part-time higher education programs is discussed generally and, more specifically, in terms of the University of New Hampshire approach, where the two programs have been integrated. Financial factors, quality of education, teaching load, student needs, integration implementation, academic advising, and evaluation…

A recent team-teaching experiment at Redhill Technical College is described presenting the problems, aims, results, and some reflections on the future. (MW)

Drawing from a national survey of state directors of two-year college education, this book provides a state-by-state overview of information on the history, governance, finances, programs, and enrollments of the community college systems in 49 states. While the descriptions vary in length and detail, most contain information on: (1) mission and…

Twenty-six contributed papers address aspects of parents programs developed by colleges and universities. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Parents--Who Are They and What Do They Want?" (Clark Oldroyd); "Bringing Parents into the Institutional Family" (John Sayre); "Parents Programs and Philanthropy Along the…

This guide is one in a series of publications addressing a variety of topics related to both management and instruction in continuing education. Based on an earlier study, the guide shows how a number of effective continuing education managers have turned the challenge of survival into opportunities to become valued parts of their institution. Of…

This document consists of a compilation of one fact sheet and two bibliographies into a single package on minority personnel. Facts are presented on the percentages of undergraduate students enrolled in elementary and secondary education training programs who belong to various minority groups. Statistics are also presented on minority group…

Great Britain's further education service is being subjected to numerous investigations into and reports on the efficient use of college resources under the audit inspectorate. The need for program evaluation and accountability is undisputed; however, the methods and criteria on which the audits are based must be reexamined. The audit…

One hundred ninety-three interior design college students were administered the Group Embedded Figures Test, a measure of field dependence, in order to evaluate two of Witkin's hypotheses regarding career choice. The career-differentiation hypothesis predicted that students electing to major in interior design would be field independent because…

A study of the attitudes, sensitivity, and institutional response to the educational needs of adults at the University of Wyoming 100 years ago indicates a high degree of concern for and understanding of adult learner needs. Evidence is seen in: (1) specific provisions that were made for adults; (2) sensitivity of faculty and administration to…

The BSIT (BS in Industrial Technology) Program, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, at Southern Arkansas University is focused on the needs of the non-traditional student who desires to complete program requirements while maintaining existing full-time employment. The program also focuses on the needs of local…

Single mothers on welfare were recruited for a program at Trinity College of Vermont using a variety of methods: newspaper advertisements, admission office applicants, and welfare office solicitation. Eligible for the program were single mothers on welfare meeting all Trinity College entrance requirements and having an interest in and commitment…

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of integrating advanced placement licensed vocational nursing (APLVN) students with generic students in the second year of the registered nursing program at Long Beach City College. It was hypothesized that the academic achievement of the APLVN students who were taught as a separate group for the first…

Prepared as part of the accreditation process, this self-study report by Rio Salado Community College (RSCC) reviews the history and assesses the current status of the college. Chapter I offers an introduction and overview of the self-study process, RSCC's accreditation history, and responses to the recommendations made by the North Central…

A selective history of Mercy Teachers' College (Australia) is divided into six chapters. Following an introduction, the first chapter, "We Shall Find a Place," describes events leading up to the establishment of the college. The second chapter, "And Build," is an account of the major building projects undertaken to provide…