That the impact of the college experience is a product of more than just the classroom and library has become a recognized fact. Many variables determine the content of what a student learns and also the degree and direction of his personal growth and development. This study sought to examine one facet of the learning environment--the house within…

Major changes are taking place in restructuring allied medical education, and we must be diligent participants in making these changes because we want quality--not "future schlock." National allied medical subcommittees are busily at work on changes for common courses and career mobility, continuing education, equivalency and proficiency…

The present policies and standards for the approval of separately-administered adult high schools were drafted by a task force appointed in 1971 and were adopted in March 1973. It is anticipated that the standards will aid all adult high schools to move forward to new levels of effectiveness. Policies stated relate to definition, school…

This study compares and contrasts the status of the three main areas of mathematics in the secondary school and the education of mathematics teachers in the United States with that in Great Britain. Seven questions are posed at the start of the study. Comparisons are drawn between the two countries in view of these questions, and a chapter near…

The evolution of the two-year college in the South and resultant influences on accreditation are discussed in an attempt to describe the historical relationship between the Commission on Colleges and this evolution. The booklet is divided into six chapters: (1) "An Overview of the Development of Two-Year Colleges in the South; (2) The…

Over the past several years studies have indicated that traditional certification models are not working as well as they once did, particularly in relation to a larger and larger number of unconventional students to be served, and if possible, certified. Two major problems stand in the way of creating educational opportunities that would afford…

The Task Force on Undergraduate Admissions undertook in 1976 to determine: (1) what steps, if any, to take to participate the results of the California Postsecondary Education Commission study of the university's eligibility pool, which may show that the pool has grown larger than 12 1/2 percent in high school graduates; (2) what recommendations…

Continuous student assessment in Britain's Open University courses is based on CMAs (computer-marked assignments) and TMAs (tutor-marked assignments). To insure common standards are applied by all tutors, TMAs are monitored by two methods: staff inspection and statistical procedure. Use of the latter for standardizing grading is described fully…

Alternative high schools have developed three basic responses to the question of graduation requirements: no requirements, the basic class/credit system with many options available under it, and a restructuring so that requirements are based on demonstrated competence in areas determined by the alternative school community. The competency approach…

The author examines the legal context of student consumerism and concludes that while recent court cases have granted more extensive constitutional rights to students in public colleges, for academic grievances, including the quality of institutional services, students receive little support from legal precedent. (Editor/JT)

In the primary grades, pupil teacher interaction is paramount. Basic subjects are important, but not as important as happiness, fulfillment, caring relationships, and conviviality. Skills must be improved but not at the expense of these higher goals of education. (Author/SJL)

Efforts underway in New York to establish statewide academic standards are described. The responsibility of different individuals and groups and the need for special programs are also discussed. (GC)

For years, U.S. classrooms have been trouble. Is a turnabout imminent? This article examines the subject in an eight-page, special report. (Editor)

Despite widespread complaints about education in America, hundreds of schools are quietly and dramatically improving the quality of instruction. Case studies of three widely separated schools (a community college, a Catholic elementary school, and an inner-city high school) that succeeded under conditions that meant failure for others. (Author/RK)

Reports on the "English Usage Test" (EUT), which not only helps students recognize and correct their language weaknesses, but also helps the communications department stabilize enrollment with elements of quality as well as quantity. (RL)