Robert M. Diamond, Vice Chancellor for Instructional Development at Syracuse University (SU), draws on 25 years experience in the field to discuss the evolution of instructional development programs in higher education in general and the SU program in particular. Issues surrounding the definition and process of instructional development and its…

Argues developments in international commerce require effective international training of business students. Laments U.S. business-school graduates' lack of international training. Recommends features of the University of Louisville, Kentucky, School of Business: a decentralized approach to internationalizing the curricula; international faculty…

Argues that a multicultural university begins with presidential leadership that can produce a diverse faculty, staff, and administration. Recommends minority faculty development, recruitment, tenuring and promotion as an effective institutional strategy. Urges becoming "inclusive" rather than "exclusive." (NL)

Explains how educators can create a living educational theory and improve their practice by reflecting on the improvement process. Reflection must focus on areas like acknowledging one's existence as a living contradiction, showing values in action, and determining which power relations influence the academic legitimacy of a living educational…

Describes a collaborative honors project in psychology that allowed two students and two advisors to pursue a broad range of research issues. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of conducting such projects with undergraduates. Includes issues for student and faculty development such as stimulation of other joint research efforts, role models,…

Texas A&I University is one of a number of institutions promoting cultural awareness among faculty members by raising faculty consciousness to ethnic student populations, heightening racism awareness, and increasing understanding of student perceptions. However, some faculty resent the implication that they need to be sensitized to another…

The da Vinci Society provides a format for integration of the humanities, arts, medical education, and clinical practice. The critical discussion group, whose meetings' atmosphere is informal and collegial, includes basic science faculty, academic clinicians, private practice physicians, allied health personnel, and occasional visiting artists.…

Summer institute grouped secondary health teachers with current health research and education leaders, offering information to increase their perceptions of personal control over health teaching. Assessment indicated they developed a higher sense of personal control over health teaching and of influences exerted over personal health by powerful…

A study of two colleges investigated whether posttenure college faculty evaluation is a feasible option for faculty revitalization and development. Results suggest posttenure review may be beneficial for institutions and faculty, but will have little effect on faculty performance. Further examination of posttenure review is recommended. (MSE)

Discusses the impact of technological change on the technical and "employability" skills required of the modern labor force. Outlines specific content and faculty upgrading areas that general education programs should address to meet workforce needs. Discusses the current crisis in vocational education and the relationship between general…

Describes findings of a study that examined teachers' attitudes toward educational research and their perceptions of themselves as researchers. Survey results indicated that teachers' attitudes toward research improved dramatically as a result of completing action research projects which were found to be an effective means of promoting reflection…

The 16-week Mathematics Institute was implemented at Hampton University (Virginia) to increase local elementary teachers' mathematics knowledge and pedagogical skills. The course included a comprehensive treatment of selected mathematics topics, used innovative instructional approaches, and offered clinical experiences. Teacher evaluation…

The Hilton Central School District, New York, utilized the collective bargaining process to create a financial incentive that would motivate teachers to achieve a baseline level of technological competency. Describes the negotiated agreement, results obtained during the initial year of implementation, and future plans. (MLF)

Four prerequisites for college and university departmental change and renewal have been suggested: dedication to teamwork; collective dialog and inquiry about effective teaching; commitment to quality control and rewarding collective goals; and leadership of a purposeful chair. These are discussed in relation to conditions mitigating against…

Describes a project to reform science education in which a community college collaborated with business and community partners to provide a summer institute for pre-K-12 teachers. Discusses the underlying assumptions and project design. Notes that teachers became excited about science curriculum, more comfortable teaching science, and more aware…