Five classes in indexing and abstracting at the University of Texas at Austin have each produced indexes worthy of publication. Working on widely varied indexing projects, they have demonstrated that students can produce useful reference tools in the process of becoming effective indexers and abstractors. (Author)

The paper provides a concise overview of the key issues in needs analysis and its role in syllabus design.

This paper describes the mathematics concentration program at East Carolina University (ECU) that is taken by preservice middle grades teachers intending to teach mathematics. Following a brief examination of the forces that impacted the formation of this mathematics concentration, this paper describes the program and highlights five courses from…

As a direct result of the passage of the America Reads Challenge Act in 1997, Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has developed a reading tutor program. The program includes a college credit course and on-site visits by college faculty supervising student tutors. This article includes the rationale for development of a credit course for reading…

The graduate of the Tilesetter apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) know the principles of sound and safe construction; (2) know the characteristics and proper use of tilesetting materials; (3) read blueprints, shop drawings and calculate quantities of materials; (4) be proficient in the safe use and…

The graduate of the Gasfitter apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) apply the standards and regulations of natural and LP gas in order to provide the maximum of safety; (2) know the characteristics and proper use of each product; (3) be able to install and maintain pipe systems, appliances and equipment using…

This interdisciplinary course reflects all aspects of India with one goal in mind -- an appreciation of the slow, human process of creating a civilization. A bibliography of materials discussed in a course description is appended. (JH)

Describes a course concerning the judicial profession and its five principal areas of discussion: (1) the selection of adjudicators, (2) their independence institutionally and individually, (3) their conduct in their capacity as adjudicators both on and off the bench, (4) their nonadjudicative responsibilities, and (5) the sanctions at hand to…

Four senior female students presented seminars in human sexuality to freshmen coeds. The seminar topics were (1) petting and intercourse, (2) masturbation, (3) venereal disease and problematic sexual behavior, and (4) abortion and sterilization. Improvement in knowledge was determined by pre- and post-course questionnaires. Student evaluations…

A report of how counselors in one school system utilized a careers course as a means of organizing and disseminating career information effectively to high school students. (JC)

Describes a course planned to integrate aspects of nine different disciplines in an attempt to solve a common problem. Senior and graduate students with different backgrounds participated in the course with favorable results. Suggestions are listed for those who propose to teach a similar course. (PS)

Describes a physics course designed to relate to people with interests in fields not closely associated with physics. Guidelines are suggested for teachers who are developing similar courses. (Author/DF)

A course investigating the relationship of scientist to humanity as well as science is described. Student reactions to the initial offering are presented with the possible role of the course in science education. (Author/DF)