The determination of a philosophy and specific objectives of college reading are necessary for the organization, administration, testing, diagnosis, instruction, selection and use of materials, and evaluation of college reading programs. A tenable, working definition for a philosophy of college reading includes (1) that every college student can…

College students involved in initiating curricular change demonstrate a receptivity to the use of certain kinds of environmental conditions in an educative manner. These students are self directed, exploratory and have the ability to create their own opportunities for satisfaction. Most college students, however, are not part of this group, and…

This document presents succinct guidelines for the general instruction programs of physical education in colleges and universities; it is not intended to cover programs of professional preparation in physical education or programs in the academic discipline of human movement. Its purpose is to increase the understanding of students, faculty,…

A course guide for students in English 152 of Oakland Community College, a composition course in argumentative writing, this document gives the class schedule, the course outline, examples of writing, worksheets, ways of preparing bibliography and note cards, checklists, and a research bibliography, as well as presenting other cogent materials.…

The first phase of development of the contemporary 2-year college established the transfer or pre-professional goal, the second phase initiated the additional goal of occupationally-oriented education of a post-high school level and the third phase introduced the goal of community service. Ideally the public 2-year college should offer diverse…

Describes a course on the sociology of the male experience, explains its logic and orgnization, analyzes the composition of the first group of students to take it, assesses the responses to the experience, and details the reactions of the university community and the general public. (Author/BL)

Contends the task of men's studies is to recapture experiences of masculinity as specific male phenomena, rather than as assumed universal norms. Discusses how and why this new men's studies can augment a women's studies curriculum. (Author/BL)

This article explores the contributions of R. Tait McKenzie to the field of physical education and sport. A brief biography shows how McKenzie influenced the development of exercise in education and physical medicine. (DF)

Compared junior and senior college students who completed a career development course (N=44) with upper-level students who did not (N=26). Results showed the career course increased students' knowledge about themselves, the world of work, and job search skills. (BH)

Offers a critique of Adler's position on common learning and the future of American education. Sympathizes with Adler's objectives, but sees three flaws inherent in his polemics. Foresees no realization of objectives through Adler's manifesto, but finds it useful for clarifying ideas and generating philosophical discussion. (DMM)

This paper reports on the "diversity curriculum infusion" course design process as applied within a Film/Video Directing class at the University of Missouri in Kansas City during the Spring 2006 semester. By custom, film directing has been grounded in aesthetic principles originating in Western European craft and art traditions. While…

The expansion in the fields of optical engineering and optoelectronics has made it essential to introduce optical engineering concepts into undergraduate courses and curricula. Because of limits on the number of course requirements for the BS degree, it is not clear how these topics should be introduced without replacing some of the traditional…

An examination of Livingston College at Rutgers as an example of some of the difficulties and successes in the implementation of the "No One Model American" statement. (JA)