The purpose of this discussion paper is to explore the concept of block transfer as an alternative to, or a supplement to, traditional course by course transfer in British Columbia (BC). Transfer in BC is essentially a bilateral process in which sending and receiving institutions negotiate credit for a course or program. One of the assumptions…

The report explains several changes in the existing transfer policies and practices from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. The need for many of the state's workers to continue their undergraduate education has become evident as educational requirements in the workplace have changed and career…

The U.S. Department of Education is undertaking a study of credit-based transition programs (CBTPs) called the Accelerating Student Success project. The study is being carried out by the Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University (CCRC); and DTI Associates, Inc. The purpose of the study is to investigate the ways in…

This handbook presents a compilation of entrance requirements of the liberal arts colleges and universities in the United States, as of the commencement of the fall semester, 1940. Its value should be primarily to guidance authorities of high schools and colleges, and to teachers whose assistance is sought by students preparing for college. The…

One of the single biggest challenges for a charter school is securing financing for an adequate facility. While a stellar building provides no guarantee that a school will be a success, having adequate facilities that at least meet the needs of an academic program without robbing the budget can go a long way toward creating an environment…

Reports on the efforts of twenty inner-city women who decided to return to college, urging their own schools and others to grant college credit for work and life experience. (Author/RB)

Discusses the specific objectives of a program designed to assist junior and senior high schools in their preparation for North Central Association evaluations. (Author/RK)

Described in this article is a credit and finance program developed at Moraine Valley Community College. (JS)

Puerto Rican business and professional people contribute time and skills to organizing a variety of business, manpower, education, training, and community programs to help Puerto Rican and other Spanish-speaking disadvantaged groups, beginning with job-related language training. (MF)

While the trend is for more economics courses in high school, only 50 percent of social studies teachers have earned college credits in economics, Recommended and Surveyed are inservice efforts; credential requirement of preservice economics courses is recommended contingent on the upgrading of course quality. (DB)

A brief history of grading practices at American colleges and universities is given, along with results of a survey of the current uses of pass/fail grading. The pass/fail system is widely used for a limited number of elective courses. Its adoption peaked during the mid-1970s. (PP)

The Supreme Court's decision in "Mueller v. Allen" raises important constitutional questions about state financial support for the promotion of religion. The case also raises the issue of whether this nation can provide adequate financial support for public schools while simultaneously diverting tax resources to the nonpublic schools.…

Higher education is seen as an investment in human capital that generates benefits to individuals and to society. Assessment of prior learning constitutes a sound individual and public investment because it lowers costs and adds value to experience. (MLW)

Colleges must investigate financing options before they are needed by their students and be ready to help students find new and creative ways to fund their education. Tax-exempt financing options, new sources of loan capital, cooperative arrangements with state agencies, and new federal aid are among the possibilities to explore. (Author/MSE)