An outline is proposed for a tertiary course in rural studies for professionals such as teachers, nurses, and social workers that would better prepare them for rural service. The course could be an elective in general studies or give credit toward professional certification. Key components for effective rural preparation of professionals should be…

This report provides information on the guiding principles and requirements for academic program development in the Connecticut Community-Technical Colleges. Any program development needs to be tied to the system mission. The origins of program development should continue to build on the strength of local college initiatives where perceived…

This report provides a guide for evaluation of the implementation of the general education component of programs of studies in Quebec. The college education reform of 1993 has had a particularly strong impact on the general education component of education programs. To gauge the scope of changes made to general education and of efforts made to…

This book collects 42 papers on the role of the academic dean. Papers are grouped into sections on what a dean is, becoming a dean, curriculum, personnel, legal matters, finances, academic publications, and "real life." The papers are: "The Ethics of Deaning" (Charles Masiello); "Collegial Relations" (Len Clark);…

This paper describes how the TI-92+ calculator can be valuable in illustrating basic and advanced programming concepts in introductory computer science courses. Descriptions of the scope of the curricula for the courses in which the TI-92+ is used are provided. The TI-92+ programming language is particularly useful in demonstrating the progression…

This paper describes a series of assignments called "Internet Explorations," which were developed for an introductory public relations course. The three rationales for the assignments in the paper were illustration and application of course concepts to ongoing public relations activities, student exposure to communication strategies, and…

During the past two years parent-teacher associations have developed in numerical strength and effectiveness in the United States. Their expansion during this period has been notable in the history of the movement to bring home and school into cooperative relationship. Parents and teachers are interpreters of the environment of the children. They…

The author believes that there is a distinct need for professionals to become competent in providing materials for self-help lay efforts. Colleges and universities must provide for the facilitation of personal growth through self administered procedures by either a clinical approach (in counseling centers) or a didactic one (in classes as, for…

Presented is a model of higher adult education programing based on thirteen major characteristics of adult learning. The model focuses on degree programing, is qualitative in design, contains four organizational activities (program and curriculum, instructional policy, admissions, and counseling), and prescribes operational policy. (Author/SC)

Since 1970, the University of Vermont has offered a seminar entitled "Future Cognition and Planning." This article describes its components, impact on students, place in a preparation program for administrators and planners, and value as an instructional process. (Author/WM)

Greater attention to the needs of students and to teaching methods is urged, and specific suggestions are given. (IM)

Describes attempt by South African placement office to bridge gap between business world requirements and student impracticality, through orientation course for seniors planning to enter business after graduation. (CJ)

Paper supported in part by a National Institute of Mental Health grant to the second author. Argues that understanding Negro history is essential for understanding American history, and this as necessary for white students as for Black students. (JM)

Relates results of a longitudinal study (1958-67) of 16,395 science majors, revealing what grade level (prior to 9th grade through college-6th year) science was chosen as their major interest, when final major was selected, and when highest degree aspiration was decided. Presents discussion of factors influencing students' choice of liberal arts…