An evaluation of the nonresident Master of Arts program in Elementary Education offered by the University of Northern Colorado supports the thesis that quality programs can be offered in a nontraditional setting and without significantly affecting on-campus enrollments. (Author/MLW)

Where there are faculty shortages, audio-teleconferencing can be used to bring needed knowledge to college and university classes. The American Chemical Society's audio-teleconference courses are described and the need for an association is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Introduces the five papers on the transition to mass higher education in European universities which appear in this issue and specifies the major issues that are discussed in each article. (Author/DB)

Describes a college drug education course designed to: (1) devote class time to expressing and clarifying values; (2) allow students to study topics of interest to them; (3) use an essay final examination instead of a multiple choice test; and (4) study over-the-counter products. (Author/SL)

Zero population growth will soon affect higher education. The sophisticated use of faculty, physical plant, and other resources offers possible solutions. (Author/MLF)

One of /I/D/E/A/'s major contributions is the creation and implementation of a comprehensive program of teacher education involving teaching methodology, school organization, and professional improvement processes. (MM)

Many teacher educators believe that the intern teacher learns best while he teaches and that the best learning experiences are provided when teaching practices and educational theory are experienced concurrently. (JD)

Takes a look at Scotland's first free school. (Editor/RK)

Author looks at the question of discipline after visiting some English and American schools. (Editor/RK)

In an effort to better understand the current wave of public and nonpublic alternative schools, a study was undertaken that focused on various aspects of one particular type of alternative--the contemporary alternative school. (Author)

A tool based on Bloom and Krathwohl's "Taxonomy of Educational Objectives," the Examination Profile, is presented for use in planning and evaluative information. Data using the Examination Profile and evaluating the divisional examination system at Hampshire College are provided. (Editor/LBH)

A strenuous challenge is made on the grounds of public policy to the justification of a state university college whose central program is close to the traditional pattern of liberal arts education. It is contended that the State University system of New York should look to the City University as a model rather than move in a more exclusive…

The communiversity concept includes the full array of formal educational institutions in a locality as well as the many less education-centered organizations having educational components within them. Its impact on community colleges is examined and the need for action at the national level suggested. (LBH)

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of work done across all parts of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Each issue contains short publications, summaries, and descriptions that cover all NCES publications and data products released in a 3-month period. Each issue also contains a message from the NCES on a timely…

One of the biggest challenges facing distance education programs is attrition. One potential way of reducing attrition is to foster a sense of community among students. Students who are emotionally and intellectuality invested in each other and in their program are more likely to prosper in a multi-year distance program. This paper briefly…