Presents arguments for maintaining the integrity of academic standards in a competitive and increasingly commercialized market. (Author/PG)

Discusses enrollments and standards in relation to minority admissions. (PG)

Summarizes what has been done at Oregon State University in formulating a definition of the university's purpose, standards, and values, and proposes what still needs to be done. (Author/PG)

This issue of the Journal contains proceedings of the IAPPW's 60th Annual Conference. Highlights include discussions of classroom techniques, learning disabilities and child abuse. Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 1974. (Author/EK)

The use of peer review as a way to improve dissertation quality is addressed. A data set involving ratings of 52 dissertations illustrates possible design and analytic choices that may be helpful in using a peer review model. Strategies for evaluating rating consistency and validity are covered, along with analysis of four types of program policy…

An analysis and recommendations are presented on the matriculation process at Santa Monica College that is designed to integrate assessment, educational planning and follow-up to maximize student success at the college. Introductory material specifies the terms of the matriculation agreement between the college and the student and highlights the…

Doubts and misgivings have resulted from the rapid growth and diversity of experiential programs and the use of experiential learning assessment as a recruiting and marketing device. The Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning (CAEL) is the body examining what is being done about setting standards for the assessment of experiential…

The intention of this paper is to provide added insights into the nature and implications of national accreditation for the growing academic field of public relations, to focus attention on the subject, and to promote further discussion and research relating to the matter. Specifically, the paper presents a brief historical review of accreditation…

This document is concerned with the question of deciding institutional eligibility for participation in Federal higher education programs. Part 1 of the hearings deals with accreditation. The contents include statements by the members of the house committee and various witnesses. Letters, prepared statements, and supplemental materials are also…

The speaker addresses some aspects of the concept "excellence" and outlines some actions that the federal government can take to promote excellence. (IRT)

Eligibility standards for participating in extracurricular activities are definitely needed. The question is whether minimal or more restrictive standards are most effective to meet academic requirements. This article presents arguments for both minimal and higher standards and suggests that chosen standards should be a positive motivating force.…

The author proposes self-efficacy theory as a framework for interpreting the relationship between the grading standards of teachers and the grades students actually achieve. (Author/MT)

National Collegiate Athletic Association Rule 48 sets academic standards for high school which incoming freshmen must have met in order to receive a grant-in-aid and play intercollegiate athletics. The author discusses why tougher standards are needed, how Rule 48 operates, what problems are, and why there is opposition to the rule. (MT)

This paper attempts to find the true nature of John Dewey's work in education. His views on educational reform, equality, and standards are presented. (SB)