The manner in which seven male expert credit administrators and seven male trained nonexpert credit administrators differed in their ability to generate and verify inferences was studied. Results suggest that the ability to reason within a complex domain requires more than simply acquiring knowledge. (SLD)

Examines course catalogs and class schedules from 26 California community colleges to determine the extent of non-liberal-arts course transferability to the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Finds that all of the subject areas experienced an increase in transferability to the CSU. In contrast, for the UC,…

Describes the experience of a group of refugees going through the process of Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning --AP(E)L-- and how through its creative synthesis they achieve a new resolve, a renewed impetus to go forward, and a new confidence. Relates their situation to Boud and Walker on the reflection process, the barriers present,…

A survey of 33 continuing education units in Georgia's public colleges/universities showed that four-year colleges are more likely to offer academic credit classes and offer contract courses to business/industry. Community colleges serve a specific region, have more distance education participants, and are more likely to offer credit courses…

Explores the different strategies between George W. Bush and Al Gore for improving education. The pros and cons of school vouchers are highlighted along with issues of school safety, tax credits, teacher hiring increases, charter schools, and universal access to education. Republican and Democratic proposals on school safety conclude the article.…

Records of 276 registered nurses who took the National League for Nursing Mobility Profile II, a test to validate lower-division credits, were analyzed. Grade point average (GPA) from associate degrees was the strongest predictor of test performance. Baccalaureate nursing programs should consider using GPA as a validation criterion for nursing…

Explores the nature and implications of a 1999 decision of the Arizona Supreme Court that upheld the constitutionality of a state tax credit that offers a $500 credit to taxpayers who donate money to nonprofit organizations, which in turn, donate the money to students to help defray the costs of attending private and parochial schools. (SLD)

A New Zealand study of 253 students who transferred from polytechnic certificate to university degree programs showed that transfer did not disadvantage performance, but "transfer shock" may have prevented even better results. Persistence rates varied from 39% for transferees using distance education to 78% for on-campus transferees. (SK)

Asserts that weaving incremental changes into the existing stable system of undergraduate education cannot result in significant improvement because systems determine outcomes. Encourages higher education leaders to abolish the course-credit system, explaining that altering graduation requirements changes everything else: student motivation and…

A common argument in support of work-based welfare reform is that exposure to work will lead welfare recipients to revise their beliefs about how they will be treated in the labor market. This paper explores the analytical and empirical basis for this argument. The difficulty in testing the assumption that work leads to a change in beliefs is that…

This study expands upon the work of Henry, Weber, and Yarbrough (2001) in examining the money management behaviors and financial outcomes of college students. The analysis was conducted using data from a sample that included an equal mix of African-American and non-Hispanic White students. It was found that African-American students held more…

This article explores some recent research evidence on the possible impact of the higher education reforms in England on participation by students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The evidence is examined in terms of costs, debt and term-time working. Financial issues have been shown to constrain choice of institution and place of study for…

Transparent and consistent credit transfer procedures are essential if EU Universities are to successfully build the European Higher Education Area and thrive in the emerging global knowledge economy. Currently, the European Credit Transfer System is the most widely used mechanism to enable credit transfer between universities in different EU…

Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to enroll in community college courses while still attending high school. These programs are appealing to students since they can earn high school and college credits simultaneously and become accustomed to college-level coursework. The structure of dual enrollment programs varies by state and…

This article describes a unique partnership involving a community college and a university, in which students are jointly admitted, are eligible to enroll concurrently at both institutions, and may combine credits for financial aid eligibility. Since 1998, more than 5,000 students have been admitted to the program, with more than 1,000 graduating…