This document discusses the graduate programs in civil engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the oldest Brazilian private university. The report features discussions of faculty member backgrounds, trends in student enrollment, women's participation in the program, degree completion, student origins,…

This paper discusses problems with the theoretical basis and conditions for implementing the quality insurance model for engineering programs. An analysis of a program of development and educational quality implemented in the Engineering Faculty of the National University of Lomas de Zamora in Argentina is presented. The minimum conditions are…

Institutions of higher education (IHEs) are often regarded as sanctuaries, protected environments where young people explore great ideas in a collegial atmosphere and make lifelong friendships. Consequently, incidents of violence on campus are particularly shocking for the extended campus community, evoking questions about whether there is any…

Article discussed improper teacher training, the structure of the public school, the merchandising realities of the commercial sector, and the gap between media technology and instructional technology. (Author/RK)

The British National Institute of Adult Education is concerned with the establishment of a nationally recognized form of training certification for adult education teachers. In the context of desiderata established by the NIAE three contributors present and discuss widely differing approaches to the problem on both philosophical and practical…

The choice between a long-range executive development program and an MBA degree program for training business executives should be made by carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each as they relate to the background capabilities and aspirations of the individual. (DS)

Gives 25 tips to help administrators improve the planning organizing, controlling, coordination, directing, staffing, and evaluating functions of the school custodial program. (Author/DN)

Considered the development of religious education programs in community colleges. (RK)

Article discusses a regional subject matter catalog of lower division work and transfer requirements for use by counselors. (Author/RK)

Discussed the contributions of the community college and an innovative program to serve community needs. (RK)

Article described a project enabling housewives to learn while at home. Program was evaluated for its criteria relevance. (RK)

Programs for seniors are needed, according to the assistant director of continuing education at the Community College of Beaver County (Pennsylvania); the question revolves around who will pay. (Editor)

Article attempted to define "community services" from information obtained through six regional voluntary accrediting associations. It presented a suggestive list of community services appropriate to community colleges. (Author/RK)

The author, an assistant professor of arts education at the University of South Florida, Tampa, considered the observations made by a high school student on his feelings for music. (RK)

One of the learning activities used in general construction classes today is for students collectively to build a house. Organizing, planning, and obtaining good school community cooperation are essential to such a project. Financing, land purchase, tools, insurance, and safety standards should all be integrated in the planning. (DS)