Bennett discusses the current administration's views on quality in postsecondary education. He states that there is a need for some modifications to the accrediting system. (CH)

Outlines the process involved in selecting an outside filming agent for the purpose of preserving a library's or archive's holdings. Guidelines include project planning, selecting a filming agent, and contract preparation and maintenance. A sample contract is included. (Author/EM)

Reports the reactions of some early childhood program directors to the establishment of NAEYC's National Center Accreditation Project. (HOD)

Explains just-in-time (JIT) material flow and production, a method of production designed to eliminate waste. Discusses why quality control circles work so well with a JIT system, and describes how several companies have made JIT work for them. (CT)

Concludes that small market stations depend more on anticipated news stories and preplanned events than do larger market stations. (FL)

In this article, the author puts forward the case that the emergence of the applied baccalaureate is one manifestation of the radically changing landscape for higher education in a global context. Although "parity of esteem" issues will continue to haunt advocates of applied degrees for some time, a concerted effort is called for in…

This publication provides a list of history standards and benchmarks embodying content that is highly valued nationally and in the Central Region states (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming). It is intended to assist curriculum directors, social studies coordinators, and others who seek to identify…

This paper describes a process and an organizational structure in which Institutional Effectiveness (IE) can thrive. When such a system is implemented, continuous quality improvement can be sustained for the long term. Key concepts and philosophies found in the literature regarding continuous quality improvement and assessment in higher education…

In July 2000, 16 higher education leaders gathered to participate in an invitational symposium on preserving quality in distributed education. The symposium explored the topic of quality assurance in distributed learning, focusing on college-level, credit-bearing teaching and learning experiences. The first part of this paper focuses on questions…

This report presents data on Missouri's public system of higher education and, in some cases, for the combined public and independent colleges and universities. Missouri has 31 public two- and four-year college campuses, 25 independent institutions, 1 state-designated technical college, and more than 120 proprietary schools. The report is divided…

This Accountability Procedures Manual (APM) is designed to be used by Texas Education Agency staff and other education system personnel as a guide for on-site evaluations. It is the responsibility of each member of an on-site peer review team to become familiar with the contents of the APM. Quality peer review evaluations demand consistency,…

In 1998, Virginia's Quality Indicators and Core Standards provided a new measure for documenting educational gains for adults who are, according to the Performance Standard for Measure 3, "pursuing learning projects based on their individual goals and/or objectives." These adults are considered "project learners." Their…

This report identifies key management issues for senior managers and heads of cleaning departments in developing and reviewing cleaning services to support improvement and enhance cost effectiveness. The cleaning costs incurred by higher education institutions (HEIs) represent 2.7 percent of the total spent nationally on cleaning services for both…

This report of the Office of the State Auditor in North Carolina details audit findings regarding allegations of misuse of Smart Start funds by Save Our Brothers, Inc. and the Liberty Chapel United Church of Christ. Save Our Brothers, Inc., a nonprofit agency, received two contracts totaling $46,327 from the Chatham County Partnership for Children…

AIDE (Assessment of Internal Decision Events) is a strategy for evaluating products at various stages of development. Its four basic functions are: identification and selection of key points for review, preparation for review, and provision of information for decisions. The implications of AIDE for product development are discussed. (DS)