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Peer reviewedGamboa, Sylvia H.; Williams, Angela W. – Writing Center Journal, 1991
Describes an adventure-based initial tutor training program designed to promote effective teamwork and enhance organizational ability. Notes that an added advantage of the outdoor activity is that it renews the importance of principles that have always made writing centers effective by metaphorically echoing the mental challenges of writing…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Staff Development, Staff Orientation
Peer reviewedFloyd, Debbie L., Ed. – Community Services Catalyst, 1981
Contains John Hoffman's "Continuing Education for the Elderly," which describes Panola Junior College's (Texas) programs; Judith Seed's "Tutor Training for Business and Industry," on La Guardia Community College's (New York) Adult Learning Center; and "Secretaries as Professionals" by Jo Lynn Samuelson, describing Sierra College's (California)…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
Download full textHOSTS Corp., Vancouver, WA. – 1985
This compilation presents material related to the HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) Reading Mastery/Learning/Tutorial System, a program consisting of the use of electronic databases, comprehensive diagnostic tests, computer software, instructional materials, staff development, tutorial master plans, and a professional support system to support…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1993
The New York City Adult Literacy Initiative is a state- and city-funded program to help city residents expand their literacy and English language skills. In fiscal 1991-92, it provided services to 57,676 adult learners, including classes in basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and math and basic education taught in native languages…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Ancillary School Services
Irizarry, Ruddie A.; Torres, Judith A. – 1980
In 1979-1980, New York City's Native American Education Program (serving approximately 455 students) was maintained so that objectives were achieved, and sometimes surpassed, despite a number of obstacles (budgetary shortages, attendance drop, hazardous and inaccessible new location). Expectations were exceeded in the area of school and home…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Involvement
Berney, Tomi D.; Barrera, Marbella – 1990
In its second year, the Bilingual Academic Services and Integrated Career Systems (BASICS) Program served 104 limited-English-proficient students at Bayside High School in Queens (New York City). Project goals were to develop English literacy skills, produce an organizing framework of thinking and language skills across the curriculum, generate a…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Attendance, Bilingual Education Programs, Career Education
Silva, Santiago – 1982
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Pan American University (PAU) in Edinburg, Texas, which recruits migrant students into higher education and provides quality support services (tutoring, counseling, follow-up, and financial assistance), served 202 freshmen during the 1981-82 academic year. The CAMP recruitment effort visited 34 high…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Role, College Students
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Board of Governors. – 1979
Policies, relevant enrollment data, and plans of action for recruiting and retaining minority students are presented in a student affirmative action plan for the California community colleges. After introductory material outlining the goals of student affirmative action and the legal responsibility of state and district educational authorities to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, American Indians, Ancillary School Services
