This report is part of an annual national survey that examines salaries of full-time teaching faculty in 54 selected disciplines. Data for the study as a whole were collected from 305 public and 403 private institutions for the baseline year of 1997-1998 and the trend year of 1999-2000. This portion of the study covers salary data for Social…

This report is part of an annual national survey that examines salaries of full-time teaching faculty in 54 selected disciplines. Data for the study as a whole were collected from 305 public and 403 private institutions for the baseline year of 1997-1998 and the trend year of 1999-2000. This portion of the study covers salary data for Social Work…

This monograph reports on a study evaluating senior seminars and capstone courses offered at American colleges and universities. A survey was responded to by 707 institutions of which 549 reported they offered at least one senior seminar or capstone course. The major finding of the survey was that these courses are generally designed to leave…

This study examined salary data for 3,430 college faculty in the field of drama/theater arts and stagecraft for both public and private institutions for the years 1995-1996 and 1998-1999. The study reflects data obtained from the 279 public and 386 private institutions that participated in both study years. The study found that the average…

This study examined salary data for 12,443 college faculty in the field of education for both public and private institutions for the years 1995-1996 and 1998-1999. The study reflects data obtained from the 279 public and 386 private institutions that participated in both study years. The study found that the average faculty salary in education…

This study examined salary data for 1,806 college faculty in the field of education administration and supervision for both public and private institutions for the years 1995-1996 and 1998-1999. The study reflects data obtained from the 279 public and 386 private institutions that participated in both study years. The study found that the average…

This study examined salary data for 2,356 college faculty in the field of engineering-related technologies for both public and private institutions for the years 1995-1996 and 1998-1999. The study reflects data obtained from the 279 public and 386 private institutions that participated in both study years. The study found that the average faculty…

This report, covering 1,365 library science faculty is part of an annual national survey of faculty salaries. The survey consists of two parts one covering public and one covering private four-year colleges and universities. Data for the baseline year 1995-96 and the 1998-99 trend year were collected for full-time teaching faculty in 53 selected…

This report, covering 1,193 faculty in multi/interdisciplinary studies, is part of an annual national survey of faculty salaries. The survey consists of two parts: one covering public and one covering private four-year colleges and universities. Data for the baseline year 1995-96 and the 1998-99 trend year were collected for full-time teaching…

This report covering 2,830 faculty in social work is part of an annual national survey of faculty salaries. The survey is in two parts one covering public and one covering private four-year colleges and universities. Data for the l995-96 baseline year and 1998-99 trend year were collected for full-time teaching faculty in 53 selected academic…

This document contains the October 1939 through July 1940 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the Federal Security Agency U.S. Office of Education. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, legislation before Congress, education finance, foreign schools and education systems, education…

This document contains the October 1945 through July 1946 issues of "School Life," a monthly publication of the U.S. Federal Security Agency Office of Education. This is the first volume since February 1942, when a World War II publishing hiatus began. The journal issues cover a variety of topics across education sectors, immediate…

Participants in the IDEA student rating system frequently ask whether or not results differ significantly among disciplines. Do disciplines emphasize different objectives? Do their students report similar levels of progress on objectives selected by the instructor? Do teaching "approaches" differ across disciplines? Do specific…

Proposes a new degree in education called Masters of Science in Educational Computing. Combining the areas of computer science and education, the new academic area will prepare teachers to make use of computers in all phases of education. The Iona College (New York) proposed program in educational computing is included. (JJD)

The first chairs in education were established in Scotland in 1876; education departments were founded in English universities in the late 1890s. Discussed are the four periods through which the study of education in Britain passed. Education as a specific focus of study did not enter universities until the 1960s. (Author/RM)