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Rassweiler, Anne D., Ed.; Hylander, Joan W., Ed. – 1985
A series of reports reflecting the activities of the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA) are presented in these proceedings. The first article, "Teaching Professional Ethics: Proceed, But with Caution," by Richard A. Wright, argues that extreme care must be taken in developing and teaching professional ethics, discussing what…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Objectives, Ethical Instruction, Humanities
Megginson, W. J., Ed.; Dunlap, Elizabeth D., Ed. – 1986
Proceedings are presented for the annual meetings of the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA), along with lists of association members, endowment fund contributors, and the CCHA constitution. First, "We Are What We Write," by Henry Wendt, is presented. Wendt provides a corporate perspective on the importance of writing in the workplace,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Humanities, Humanities Instruction, Job Skills
Monterey Peninsula Coll., CA. – 1976
The conference brought together staff of the National Endowment for the Humanities and more than 150 teachers and administrators from 15 states to discuss the future of the humanities in contemporary education and to review six model humanities programs in two- and four-year colleges. The model programs include: (1) Austin College's total…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Humanities, Humanities Instruction
Kepple, Ronald A.; And Others – 1985
In response to William J. Bennett's "To Reclaim a Legacy: A Report on the Humanities in Higher Education," five essays provide insights into the humanities from varying perspectives. "Humanities Education and Business," by John A. Ziegler, underscores the importance of a liberal education in business and industry, considering…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Education Work Relationship, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality
Schmeltekopf, Donald D., Ed.; Billiar, Donald E., Ed. – 1983
This collection of articles, reviews, and reports related to the humanities in community and two-year colleges begins with Fred Pincus's "Class Conflicts and Community Colleges: Vocational Education during the Reagan Years," which discusses the social effects of the Reagan administration's educational policies, especially with respect to…
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Morgen, Sandra, Ed.; White, Judith, Ed. – 1983
Proceedings of a conference to explore the impact of women's studies scholarship on the humanities are divided into eight sections. Section I, an introduction, describes the rationale of the conference and gives an overview of conference attendance. Section II introduces the keynote speakers. Section III contains the texts of the three keynote…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Black Studies, Blacks, Educational History
Thiroux, Jacques P., Ed. – 1975
The keynote speaker at this conference reviewed the ways to overcome the separation between humanists and what is conceived to be the real world. Humanists must not only foster greater appreciation of the arts and expose people to the background of human culture, but engage in direct interaction with critical issues and long-term social choices.…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Course Objectives, Ethical Instruction, Futures (of Society)
Schmeltekopf, Donald D., Ed.; Rassweiler, Anne D., Ed. – 1980
This two-part report contains the papers delivered at a national planning workshop conducted by the Community College Humanities Association (CCHA) in October 1979 to analyze the role of the humanities at the community college, as well as the report of the inaugural conference of the CCHA. Part I begins with Donald Schmeltekopf's presidential…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
Schmeltekopf, Donald D., Ed.; Rassweiler, Anne D., Ed. – Review and Proceedings of the Community College Humanities Association, 1982
Designed as a forum for views on issues concerning the humanities in two-year colleges, this journal begins with "A Call for Common Learning," in which Ernest Boyer discusses the goals of education and outlines six themes which students should study to understand themselves, their society, and the world in which they live. Responding to…
Descriptors: Business Education, College Role, Community Colleges, Core Curriculum
Young, Tommie Morton, Ed. – 1981
A workshop model focuses on using lesser-known resources to document black family history and lineage. Although designed for use in North Carolina, this model can be adapted for use in any state or community. Following an introduction which summarizes the workshop format is an overview which outlines the goals, objectives, and focus of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Black Family, Black History, Higher Education
Yarrington, Roger, Ed. – 1980
Based on the deliberations and outcomes of the National Assembly on the Strengthening of the Humanities, this report contains recommendations for the improvement of humanities education in community colleges. The first article in the report, "Reviving the Humanities: Data and Direction," by Arthur M. Cohen and Florence B. Brawer, provides…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Involvement, Community Support
Jones, Alan H., Ed. – 1985
This seminar discussed the civic preparation that educators themselves need to enable them to better prepare elementary and secondary students to become more effective and responsible citizens. The proceedings began with a paper on "Civil Learning for Teachers: Capstone for Educational Reform," by R. Freeman Butts. Following this, the five general…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Pennsylvania State Governor's Office, Harrisburg. – 1988
This document presents the proceedings of a symposium on education and the arts, humanities, and sciences convened by the State of Pennsylvania. The document begins with an introduction by Sondra Myers, Cultural Advisor to Governor, Robert P. Casey. The symposium was moderated by Thomas K. Gilhool, Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of…
Descriptors: Art Education, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Educational Trends
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Wisconsin Univ. System, Madison. – 1985
Presented is a report of a conference designed to explore ways of enhancing humanities education throughout Wisconsin. Five discussion groups explored humanities issues in relation to the following: the school curriculum; basic college education; careers; life-long learning; and economic development and the quality of life. The deliberations and…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1977
A round table discussion among community college presidents and humanities faculty on how to encourage adults to enroll in humanities courses resulted in eleven recommendations. These included experimentation in how to access community interests in humanities courses, the integration of humanities with occupational training to help people deal…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
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