This publication is a compilation of the principal state constitutional and statutory provisions governing higher education in North Carolina in force on January 1, 1975. These provisions are grouped as they relate to: the University of North Carolina; North Carolina School of Arts; disruption on campus; tuition and fees; scholarship and loans;…

The 1974 faculty handbook for Eastern Illinois University covers: (1) mission and scope of the university; (2) professional duties of the instructional staff; (3) organization of the university; (4) personnel policies and procedures; (5) instructional information; (6) faculty benefits, services, and facilities; and (7) cultural, social, and…

Various faculty services and policies are described in the Spring 1975 edition of the Portland handbook. Specific areas covered include: faculty fringe benefits, credit union, Academic Senate, library services, public relations and information, Instructional Media Center, Continuing Education Center, Computer Center, administrative services,…

The purpose of the manual is to assist adult advisors to Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) is providing leadership and character development opportunities for the individual participants in the program. The manual is divided into 24 detailed lessons, each one explaining the objective, the preparation, the presentation, the application,…

A number of community resources available for utilization by the foreign language teacher in the Denver area are listed here, and specific suggestions are made for teachers interested in exploring the resources of their own communities. It is recommended that schools and universities, bilingual-bicultural programs and/or agencies, and cultural…

In an effort to find a greater source of motivation and incentive in an activity in which the students would go beyond the textbook to use their foreign language skills, a total immersion German-speaking weekend camping excursion was undertaken at the Mexico Academy and Central School in Mexico, N.Y. The activity was organized by one language…

This booklet is the report of a task force appointed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals to examine the contemporary American social scene and the place of secondary education within that context. The report focuses mainly on the educational program of secondary schools, rather than attempting to survey all aspects of…

This guidebook is designed to acquaint teachers with human relations classroom materials, extracurricular activities, and an inservice approach to self-evaluation. A product of an ESEA Title III program, it contains human relations-oriented lessons--divided by grade level and subject matter--intended to supplement or enrich existing curricula and…

To obtain information about student constructivists (students whose social concern is expressed through involvement in restitutive work), this study investigated the extent of college student involvement in constructive social activities, and compared the characteristics of these students with a random sample of undergraduates at the University of…

In this study the achievement of eighth grade mathematics students who produced their own visual learning materials on topics in the curriculum was compared with eighth graders who did not have this opportunity. Two groups of eighth grade mathematics students were assumed to be equivalent due to their random selection and their comparable I.Q. and…

This paper is a descriptive analysis of the Oklahoma junior college system and the interrelationships existing between its faculty, students, alumni and concerned citizens. Primary emphasis was on the use of a survey attempting to describe the personal and professional characteristics of the present junior college faculty, and their attitudes and…

This program description of Project ORDER outlines the design of the reorganization of the B. C. Elmore Middle School in the North Forest Independent School District, Houston, Texas. The school is located in a low economic, predominantly black neighborhood. Prior to Project ORDER, the school experienced a fairly high incidence of disorderly…

A questionnaire administered to Heads and pupils in Lincolnshire secondary schools revealed differences in perceptions between the two groups on areas of school life which implicitly relate to moral education. School rules, discipline, pupil responsibility, group work, and voluntary activities were some of the areas considered. (Author/SJL)

Describes the "Master Classes in Physics for Young People" Saturday program offered for students in schools in Sussex, England. Explains the program format, topics addressed, and level of student involvement. (ML)

Surveys 24 Mexican primary school teachers about their perceptions of formal responsibility, informal accountability, and personal responsibility and autonomy. Presents teachers' comments on educational authorities, curriculum, parents, and extra-curricular activities. Compares Mexican teachers' perceptions to those of English and French cohorts.…