Describes the results of a survey of problems facing school band programs. Respondents were band and non-band students, their parents, band masters, and retail school music dealers. Among the primary problems were inadequate funding, scheduling conflicts, band members not taking private lessons, and lack of parental encouragement. (AM)

Describes the Supportive Services Program (SSP) at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, focusing on program objectives and components, the three-stage academic assessment process, the structure of SSP courses, the use of peer assistants, cluster scheduling, advising, and the experiences and reactions of SSP students. (AYC)

Examines the use of a community telephone survey at Worthington Community College (MN) to predict which off-campus and evening classes would have the highest enrollment in Fall 1979. Discusses the survey questions and examines the use of findings to schedule classes and increase enrollments. (JP)

There were initial positive effects from delegating choice over the selection of goals. The aspect of the task being delegated appears important. One cannot assume allowing others choice over some aspects of the task will be associated with positive outcomes. (Author)

Describes the planning and development of a Career Day for all eighth graders in rural Penncrest School District. (SJL)

Discusses studies by Donald LaSalle showing that students' performance can vary widely over the day according to the workings of their individual biological clocks. Presents exercises to help children identify their own "body rhythm prime time" and suggests rescheduling instruction to accommodate these differences. Condensed from…

The matching law for reinforced behavior solves a differential equation relating infinitesimal changes in behavior to infinitesimal changes in reinforcement. The equation expresses plausible conceptions of behavior and reinforcement, yields a simple nonlinear operator model for acquisition, and suggests a alternative to the economic law of…

The study investigated the influence of intertrial interval duration on the performance of three autistic children (ages 2 to 12) during teaching situations. The results showed that the short intertrial intervals always produced higher levels of correct responding than the long intervals. (Author/PHR)

An organized and aggressive reunion-giving program is seen as a major component of every college's annual giving campaign. The advent of a major reunion is a natural time for alumni to refocus attention and interest on their alma mater. Getting people involved, setting goals, and campaigns are discussed. (Author/MLW)

If you're tired of facing students who have been waiting five hours to sign up for an interview, consider this method of scheduling. (Author)

Investigates the problem of assigning faculty to courses at a university. A program is developed that is both efficient, in that integer programming is not required, and effective, in that it facilitates interaction by administration in determining the optimal solution. The results of some empirical tests are also reported. (Author)

A western North Carolina study explored how 31 teachers and 35 students viewed implementation of the 4 x 4 block schedule in five high schools. Teachers generally favor the 4-period schedule, but several cited absence problems, less student homework, and "uneven" student schedules. To reap full benefits from block schedules, principals…

A western North Carolina study explored how 31 teachers and 35 students viewed implementation of the 4 x 4 block schedule in five high schools. Students overwhelmingly favored the schedule. Advantages included getting better grades, participating in school-sponsored clubs during the school day, having less homework, and graduating a half-year…

Distressed by their students' reading failure rate, teachers at two Georgia schools developed a parallel block-scheduling plan that allows for whole-class instruction, direct-instruction miniclasses, and enrichment labs for all students. Success depends on matching creative, resourceful teachers to the enrichment lab positions. Over the past two…

Responses from 141 of 222 secondary agriculture teachers in North Carolina revealed generally positive attitudes about block scheduling. It has substantially increased the number of agriculture students but had little impact on instructional quality or supervised agricultural experience and substantial negative impact on Future Farmers of America.…