The third in a series of studies was conducted to describe doctoral programs in rehabilitation over three successive time periods. Characteristics of programs were summarized for the 1999-2000 academic year, including degrees and majors offered, admissions, curriculum, students, and faculty. As with the previous studies, considerable variability…

The American Camping Association offers an outdoor living skills program that promotes understanding of the natural environment and the value of minimum impact camping. The program is based on five levels and encompasses six skill areas. It can be adapted to any age group and to venues such as day camps, residential camps, outdoor education, or…

The rate at which violence is escalating on college campuses is a major concern for higher education. This study discusses the ways violence affects students, identifies programs for targeting prevention and management of campus violence, and suggests reasons why it occurs. (Contains 18 references.) (GCP)

Discusses the importance of training counselors to provide adequate treatment for survivors of sexual abuse. Presents the results of a survey of programs approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs regarding current training practices, and offers recommendations and a model for developing a training…

Describes how colleges in 16 countries have joined in a network to serve the educational and research needs of the circumpolar region; the University of the Arctic is a band of high-latitude colleges which seeks to serve indigenous people and preserve a fragile environment. (EV)

Discusses the challenges facing evaluators of welfare reform and the ways that multiple methods can be combined to meet these challenges. Describes the studies reported in this issue. (Author/SLD)

Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system, a national network of 16 specialized clearinghouses and several central ERIC service facilities. Notes that the ERIC system is charged with enhancing the database of educational resources by identifying hard-to-find materials. Explains briefly how to use ERIC and the educational…

Tips for publications managers are provided. Suggestions that are time, money, schedule, and labor savers include: force clients to clarify what they want, check the budget first, keep written records, use student labor, etc. (MLW)

Discusses briefly the curriculum at the Robert E. Lee High School, called the International School of the Americas. Notes that, although still in flux, the curriculum offers a new model for high schools in the United States that have been caught up in the demands of an expanding international community. (RS)

Describes the main features of the educational situation of technical writers in Germany. Shows that professional education in Germany is still highly unstable. Discusses briefly the German system of professional education. (RS)

Describes the first impressions of a high school teacher on her first day of teaching conversational English at a secondary school in Budapest, Hungary. Notes the great variation in students' English language skills. (RS)

Notes that music education is a vital part of the education of all children at Bonita Elementary School in Crows Landing, California. Discusses how the school staff works together to create a new awareness amongst the students and in the community that will heighten awareness, expand knowledge, and create feelings of appreciation for many types of…

Describes Ohio University's College of Communication, which joins several schools (each with its own director) into a college headed by a dean. Discusses the college's demographics, history, development, advantages, and problems faced. (SR)

Describes the Elliott School of Communication, established in 1989 at Wichita State University by merging the former Departments of Journalism and Speech Communication. Discusses the development of an integrative curriculum, discusses communication education at WSU, and describes the development of partnerships and local support. (SR)

Presents an article about Richard Sterling, the new leader of the National Writing Project. Describes his educational background, how he got started in the New York area (where he founded the New York City Writing Project as well as the Urban Sites Network and the Institute for Literacy), and his plans for the National Writing Project. (SR)