This report, in response to a Nova Southeastern University (Florida) plan to develop policies regarding residence requirements for doctoral programs, examined existing requirements at 17 universities in the 11 states accountable to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The report recommends that Nova…

This report uses postsecondary transcript data for members of the High School and Beyond Sophomore Cohort (students who were sophomores in 1980) to examine progress toward the Bachelor's degree among high school graduates who expected at least a Bachelor's degree, first enrolled at a 4-year institution, and had completed at least 10 semester…

Considered the cooperation and coordination necessary to help youth find a part of their accredited learning experience in the community at large. (Author/RK)

It is possible to make the People's College certificate the basis for high-school graduation certification at the end of Grade 10 for French as a second language, or else to complete with it the courses in French as a second or third foreign language, which do not begin until grade 11. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

In light of revised standards for Oregon's public elementary and secondary schools, this manual suggests guidelines for school districts to follow in implementing new state rules regarding high school graduation requirements. The manual gives particular attention to the new rule concerning unit of credit requirements. An excerpt from the new state…

Revisions in standards for Oregon's public elementary and secondary schools have led to changes in state requirements governing high school graduation requirements. This manual suggests guidelines for school districts to follow in granting diplomas or alternative awards. It discusses the meaning of a diploma under Oregon law, school districts'…

Activity and interest in competency-based education are growing. As of March 1978, some type of competency-based education requirement had been instituted in 34 states. Many recent changes in American society are affecting competency-based education. For example, today's learners are likely to be lifelong learners, but their learning may be…

THIS DOCUMENT IS IN THREE PARTS--(1) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STATE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES ADMISSION POLICY, APPLICATION PROCEDURES, TRANSFER OF CREDITS, HOUSING VISITATION PROGRAM, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (2) THE GENERAL UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE DESCRIBED, AND, FOR EACH WASHINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ACCEPTABLE COURSES…

This document is in three parts--(1) general information about Washington State University, including admission policy, application procedures, transfer of credits, housing, visitation program, military training (ROTC), and scholarships and loans; (2) the general university graduation requirements and, for each Washington community college,…

A proposal eliminates the "single diploma" concept and creates three basic graduation certificates: standard diploma (with endorsements for academic or vocational achievement), certificate of attendance, and certificate of basic competencies. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the minimum competency movement and suggests standards for constructing and implementing exit competency requirements. (MKM)

Portland (Maine) Regional Vocational Technical Center conducted an integrated studies research project to identify and validate the academic skills and conpetencies embedded in its vocational programs. Recommendations were made to award integrated studies credit for vocational curricula that develop specified competencies in mathematics, social…

The Better Schools Program began in 1984 throughout Tennessee. This 10-point program improved achievement by emphasizing basic skills, computer skills, increased math and science requirements, special programs, and a redefinition of vocational education. Sensitive issues such as year-round schools and incentive pay for teachers have been…

Describes a pilot project in applied academics that involved hiring certified mathemathics and science instructors so that students could obtain academic rather than vocational credit for material that vocational instructors had previously taught. (JOW)