Expresses concern over high school grading philosophies that allow functional illiterates to graduate and attacks the problem of grade inflation in colleges and universities. (GS)

Three aspects of Rosenhan's diagnostic challenge presented in "On Being Sane in Insane Places" (AA 521 951) were commented on: (a) the concept of sanity-insanity, (b) the ethics of research involving simulation, and (c) the mileau of the therapeutic community. (Author/RK)

Recent years have seen the emergence of new types of provision for the 16-19 age group in both the schools and further education sectors. This paper briefly outlines the various institutions now in operation and the rationale behind each type. (Author)

Explores two non-academic programs concerned with improving communication effectiveness. Notes contrasting methods of evaluating speeches. (MH)

Author argued that private colleges and universities must once again come to prize diverse personality types and abilities other than those measured by quantitative scores. Unless they do so, he suggested they will fail to reflect the values of society and have little influence on its future directions. (Editor/RK)

The author maintains that the Problem-Oriented Log can be used for caseworkers to help them focus more clearly on specific problems and to discuss problems with clients more openly. It also provides a reliable format for obtaining answers to questions of accountability and effectiveness. (Author)

Describes a study which investigated the criteria which judges use to assess biology teachers. Chi-square analysis of the answers on a questionnaire sent to judges of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award program revealed that specific criteria exist which are significant to competent judges. Also, various judges do value specific criteria…

Presents a contingency framework to guide an institution in conducting its own analysis of management products such as those produced by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. Includes an evaluation index that considers the technical quality, acceptability, adaptability, and cost of the product. (IRT)

Slightly more than half of nursing graduate programs are now admitting students whose baccalaureate degree is not in nursing. The institutions provide the students with learning experiences, enabling them to meet both admission and graduation criteria. (Author/BP)

A sample job description and form for evaluating the performance of paraprofessional reading personnel. (RB)

A discussion of the effect of student evaluation feedback on instructor. (Author)

How modules are organized to provide flexibility in a curriculum is described. (Author)