Describes a study conducted at two Canadian universities that investigated undergraduate students' understanding of the need for Web site evaluation and their ability to articulate criteria for evaluation. Results showed that students do view Web sources somewhat critically and are aware of standard evaluation criteria. A copy of the survey used…

Of 52 accredited California nursing schools, the majority had applicants with disabilities that most were able to accommodate; 82% felt accommodations were reasonable; 94% provided special services. However, some accommodations acceptable to nursing faculty were not acceptable in clinical placements. (SK)

Uses the University of Michigan and three other colleges (University of Maryland--Baltimore County, Brigham Young University, and Washington University) to illustrate the varied approaches to capitalizing financially on campus research by deciding what constitutes success. Includes a "tech-transfer scorecard" listing the highest-ranking…

Case studies of four Scottish telephone call centers identified both quantitative (number of calls, average handling time) and qualitative (rapport, company pride) goals or targets set by management. Measurement of target attainment used continuous monitoring and other normative practices. Despite technological advances, the experience of call…

Responses from 315 University of Nairobi faculty (31.5%) indicated overwhelming support for merit over equity in admissions decisions. Women, ethnic minorities, younger faculty, and social sciences faculty tended to support equity. Humanities faculty showed lower support for merit than those in natural sciences. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

Outlines factors to consider in assessing and evaluating continuing education programs and elaborates on seven questions to guide the process: purpose, audience, who should evaluate, what to evaluate, evaluation criteria, methods, and reporting of results. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

An outcomes-based assessment instrument was devised to screen patients for learning problems that would impede patient education in cardiac rehabilitation. Criteria for seven barriers were established: hearing, language, cultural, religious, vision, cognitive, emotional). Points of data collection and a rationale for collection were identified.…

To demonstrate the impact of planned learning on company performance, direct relationships between training and systematic job performance improvements were observed. Results were used to refine Kirkpatrick's four-level evaluation model with an intermediate level 3.5 (performance impact) between levels 3 (behavior) and 4 (results). (Contains 29…

Combines two studies, from institutional and student perspectives, to determine the role played by special interest group membership in college admissions. Findings indicate how and why special interest group selection works, and show that it is widely used. Findings also indicate that although applicants are aware of the process, their perception…

Explains the evaluation and accreditation processes used by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for postsecondary institutions. Focuses on the purposes of of institutional accreditation, the relationship between accreditation and institutional improvement, accreditation requirements and criteria, and agency services. (DMM)

Describes differences between print and online reference sources in terms of the structure of the sources and the process of searching. Factors that affect the decision of which type of source to use are identified and grouped into seven categories: availability; cost; convenience; bibliographic; subject specification; inaccessibility through…

This article presents useful insights into undergraduate and graduate sport management programs and suggests questions prospective students can use during interviews and correspondence with institutions being considered. These insights and questions relate to admission, retention, and placement practices; physical and human resources access;…

The holistic approach to curriculum has four essential characteristics: (1) integrating questions about means and ends; (2) using many specific inquiry modes; (3) emphasizing conceptual questions; and (4) generating certain methodological and practical needs a holistic vision to make sense. Includes seven references. (MLH)

Maintains that the recent statewide trend in teacher evaluation systems may not evaluate music educators adequately. Provides four case studies on music teacher evaluation results. Shows that music teachers are below the norm on the majority of competencies. Evaluates results of the study and discusses possible reasons why music educators have low…

Proposes an alternative method of employee evaluation by concentrating on appraisal instrument dimension. Compares those dimensions with organization members' constructs for productive behavior. Finds that, to the extent that the constructs and dimensions are similar, the system will be more effective in evaluating productive behavior. (MG)