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Download full textParham, Iris A.; Wood, Joan – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1985
This document includes a successful model for implementing educational teleconferencing, the Geriatric Live Interactive Teleconferencing program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). As a vehicle for continuing professional education, teleconferencing can transmit the latest information to large numbers of health professionals in a variety of…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Graduate Medical Education, Higher Education, Models
Peer reviewedEyerly, Raymond W.; And Others – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1993
The design and implementation of Pennsylvania State University's training program in research administration is described. The program combines existing, commercially available computer training modules with in-house expertise to provide affordable training to support staff involved in grant and contract administration. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Contracts, Grants, Higher Education
Peer reviewedShannon, Michael C.; Schnobrich, Kathleen – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1991
Data from 249 providers of pharmacy continuing education and for 6,670 programs for 1989 are summarized and compared with data from 1980 and 1985. Results show more providers, a 2.5-fold increase in programs offered, slightly lower tuition per program, continued decrease in program length, and increased availability of correspondence programs.…
Descriptors: College Credits, Correspondence Study, Costs, Course Content
Peer reviewedMaples, W. C. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
The history and design of the optometry program at Oklahoma's Northeastern State University and the development of optometric services to serve the American Indian population are described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indians, Delivery Systems, Educational History
Helm, Ted – American Jails, 1993
From the mid-1970s to 1982, Washburn University of Topeka (Kansas) offered training programs for jail employees and other interested public officials, beginning with topical seminars and later, extending to courses for academic credit at a number of sites. In 1992, the university will begin offering courses again. (MSE)
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Faculty Recruitment, Government Employees, Higher Education
Dellow, Donald A., Ed.; Poole, Lawrence H., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1984
The articles in this collection identify and discuss challenges facing community colleges as they attempt to implement the new microcomputer technology for instructional and administrative purposes. The collection includes: "The Microcomputer Revolution and Its Impact on Community Colleges," by Donald A. Dellow and Lawrence H. Poole;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Education, College Administration, College Libraries
Dekkers, John; And Others – 1983
The Science and Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC) was established in 1979 in the Division of Engineering and Science at Western Australian Institute of Technology. The establishment of an autonomous SMEC, physically located in a science/mathematics environment, is helping to bridge the gap between secondary science/mathematics teachers and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Education Service Centers, Educational Research
Meyer, Don – 1994
North Central Bible College (Minnesota) has implemented a faculty development program over several years despite restricted financial resources. North Central Bible College (NCBC) is an independent, primarily residential college that is owned and operated by a group of 11 Assemblies of God districts. It offers bachelors degrees in 22 majors and…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Faculty Evaluation
Hamilton, James B.; McElroy, Jack – 1983
As part of an effort to address the problem of the technological update of vocational and technical teachers, the National Center for Research in Vocational Education conducted a status study to determine the nature and extent of the problem with respect to institutional level and occupational area. A second aspect of the study dealt with…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conferences, Cooperative Programs, Educational Needs
