Discusses whether the programmatics of educational science, as a course of study leading to a diploma, can still claim validity. Using social work as an example, the author claims that due to curtailment of the welfare state and revitalization of scientific rationality, the programmatic concept of this course of studies has lost its plausibility.…

The concept of mentoring in both business and education is reviewed and its application in a university-based program for gifted elementary students is described. Mentors worked with groups of three to eight students daily, and activities followed three stages: initiation, protege, and breakup. (CL)

Discusses the foundations for and operation of a professional theatre program. (PD)

This book began with the idea that it would describe a set of arts-based service-learning courses developed and implemented during the unique multi-year project, Linking Service-Learning and the Visual Arts. These courses, in photography, graphic design, ceramics, and art education were to be offered as models, perhaps, or better yet, as…

A content analysis of 17 federally-funded campus drug programs provides information on criteria and objectives which should be useful to other colleges planning drug education programs. Addresses are provided so that additional information may be obtained. (CJ)

The social education unit at Kesterton College (Great Britain) provides further education for students with learning difficulties. The curriculum includes special courses, such as woodwork, physical education, and typing as well as courses in basic skills and recreation. Student improvement and staff and parent satisfaction have indicated program…

Directory of 65 Native American Studies and American Indian Studies programs at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities includes contact information, name of director, degrees granted, description of program offerings, areas of faculty interest or expertise, resources available, student financial aid, and number of students in program. Also…

Measured changes in the number and nature of the affiliations between management and medicine in the form of MD/MBA programs in the United States. Found that the number of MD/MBA programs grew from 6 to 33 between 1993 and 2001, and 17 more medical schools were considering establishing the joint-degree program. MD/MBA programs apparently attempt…

Discusses why, while some called it the college of the future and others said it would be a flash in the pan, distance education has proved to be a worthwhile investment for many colleges and companies. (EV)

Describes Values Audit, collaborative process designed to bring about institutional sensitivity to mission of higher education by systematically assessing beliefs, goals, standards of choice, and manner in which these are enacted. Asserts that Values Audit can foster better understanding of moral climate, clarify needed changes, and develop…

Examines whether American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited and nonaccredited programs differ in views and offerings of neuropsychological training. Of 72 programs surveyed, 59 percent of APA-accredited programs and 53 percent of nonaccredited programs offered course work in neuropsychology. Found that students viewed neuropsychological…