The Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement Program focuses teachers' attention on interpersonal behaviors that can lead to improved student achievement. (Author)

A national survey of teachers of death education was conducted to determine the status of death education courses in the college and university health education field. Several concerns were investigated: (1) faculty development; (2) certification of teachers; (3) quality control; (4) textbooks; and (5) support of professional health associations.…

A fellowship program designed to increase nonclinical faculty skills among academic family physicians is described. The fellowship curriculum addresses five components of the academic physician's responsibilities: curriculum planning, evaluation, and instruction; clinical and educational research; professional and organizational development;…

Although there are serious reservations regarding student evaluation, many of the students and teachers who have used evaluation instruments have found them to be effective in improving the learning process. The effectiveness of evaluation depends upon the quality of the climate in which it takes place. (MLW)

Reports the findings of a study that collected data from 14 college and high school faculty in a self-instructional teaching analysis program: their perceptions of the usefulness of the approach, the materials used, and the time required to administer the program compared with similar services from a specialist. (Author/JD)

Discusses the problems of the future shortage of engineering faculty and the substantial decline in the number of PhD students. The external and the internal factors of these problems are also discussed. (HM)

Describes a one-week experiment with a teacher exchange program involving the foreign language departments of two colleges, as a means to encourage faculty growth and development of new attitudes. Relates the details of the arrangements made, comments on teachers' reactions and students' evaluation of the exchange. (MES)

Faculty development as a central and continuing task in higher education can often be hampered by a mistaken over-concern for faculty autonomy. A collegial approach to faculty development may be an effective means for the improvement of teaching while respecting the rights and dignity of the teachers involved. (Author/MSE)

The history and definition of faculty development are reviewed and a comprehensive approach to planned change at Ball State is described. It links organizationally, through a vice-president of instructional affairs, academic planning and faculty development. Contributions of faculty development to morale and institutional planning are discussed.…

Paid consulting by university and college professors is examined. It is suggested that those who engage in paid consulting tend to be more active within their institutions. If this type of activity were prohibited, faculty members might be forced out of the teaching profession for financial reasons. (BH)

Describes a part-time instructor needs assessment survey devised during the 1978 spring term at Richland College in the Dallas County (Texas) Community College District. The survey provided a way for part-time faculty to share in the planning of relevant staff development programs to help them function more effectively. (MF)

Employee redevelopment is discussed as a sound, economical investment at New Haven University. It has helped the institution avoid layoffs and terminations by providing tuition support for faculty and staff studying at other institutions. The indirect benefits to the school outweight the direct costs of released time and tuition support. (LBH)

The status of the humanities in community colleges was reviewed in a national survey by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges. Recommendations are reported by this ERIC director, based on the assumptions that the humanities must be maintained and that they could be most effectively strengthened through interventions with the faculty…

Reports the results of a faculty self-study conducted at Louisiana Tech University's College of Education regarding faculty use of technology in planning and instruction; required student use; perceived obstacles to increased use; and faculty interest in professional development in technology. Strategic planning to increase faculty use of…

The Emory University (Georgia) Center for Clinical Evaluation Sciences is designed as an analytical resource for the university's health care delivery system and to promote health services research across the university. It also has potential as a resource for training medical students, house staff, and faculty in the evaluative clinical sciences.…