There is little uniformity in content and approach among courses and the research on entrepreneurship remains sparse. A conceptual framework for assessing entrepreneurship education should outline objectives and measures; possible contributions to the economy, business performance, and individuals, and pre- and post-program assessment measures.…

Evaluates outcomes of the Virginia Community College System's (VCCS's) Professional Development Initiative, specifically to determine the extent to which documented professional development needs of faculty members had been addressed and the extent to which student learning had been enhanced. Finds that the VCCS Professional Development Initiative…

Investigates the productivity of communication programs by ranking doctoral institutions (1) globally, based on top award winning National Communication Association and International Communication Association conference papers, and (2) according to selected specialties in communication studies. Argues that these results can be used in conjunction…

Conducts a content analysis of web pages to examine 26 United States Masters degree programs in public relations for their degree requirements, core courses, public relations courses, and optional courses. Finds a lack of adherence to the recommendations of the Foundation for Public Relations Research and Education. (NH)

Describes an evaluation of an innovative site-based service program, the Growth and Achievement Program (GAP). Results show that GAP clients had significantly higher gain scores than did the comparison group and were less likely to rely on public financial assistance as their primary source of income. (RJM)

Serious interest in reducing class size often begins with a key question: What available evidence would support the higher implementation costs? This article discusses positive results of a longitudinal statewide study in Tennessee (Project STAR) and uses findings to specify four guidelines for practitioners and policy makers. Evaluation plans…

This paper discusses the need to internationalize evaluation measures; unify criteria for rehabilitation scales; and refine the definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap. A model based on the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicap (ICIDH) scales is presented, depicting the components of somatogenesis,…

Misuses of null hypothesis significance testing are reviewed and alternative approaches are suggested for carrying out and reporting statistical tests that might be useful to program evaluators. Several themes, including the importance of respecting the magnitude of Type II errors and describing effect sizes in units stakeholders can understand,…

School-to-work (STW) activities were described by 1257 K-12 teachers and 22 administrators in the Oswego County (New York) school system. More school-based than work-based activities were used. Few teachers felt knowledgeable about STW; lack of training and time were barriers. Administrators consistently underestimated the extent of STW…

The University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing collaborates with Moberly Area Community College in providing holistic health care services to rural college students. This academic nursing center is based on nursing models rather than medical models of health. (JOW)

Examines the impact of a two-year multimedia computer-based program of structured learning and assessment introduced into 15 primary schools in three London boroughs. Reports results of project evaluation that explored the actual effects of the programs during the time span of the project and examined the contexts in which they operated. Focuses…

Demonstrates the use of converging evidence in examining the effects of class size reduction on academic achievement. Estimates derived from three different types of evidence is mutually supportive in this instance, suggesting that the effect of class size reduction from 24 to 15 produces modest, but lasting, increases in academic achievement.…

Presents guidelines for the evaluation of parent training programs. Guidelines emphasize that components of evaluation should occur before, during, and after implementation of any training program. Recommends that the content of programs and the training methods employed should be based on sound theoretical principles and on evidence of…

Presents some different perspectives related to the concerns raised regarding the current state of the business communication discipline. Suggests a plan to enhance the stability of business communication within higher education, one that the author hopes can also make professional lives more fulfilling. Suggests that business educators guard the…

Examines levels of depression, self-esteem, loneliness, and social support, and the relationships between these variables among adolescent mothers (N=21) participating in the New Parents Project. Depression scores were in the high range for 53% of participants. Strong, significant relationships were found, except between depression and…