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Campbell, Patricia J.; Masters, Paul E.; Goolsby, Amy – College Teaching, 2004
In this article, we examine a new global studies program that departs from the traditional state-centric approach and uses a geocentric, or earth-centered, approach that emphasizes the roles of individuals, grassroots organizations, cultural groups, and international organizations in an attempt to help students conceptualize global events and…
Descriptors: International Studies, Program Development, Program Validation, International Organizations
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Staats, William L. – College Teaching, 1991
In response to high attrition in accounting courses, Hudson Valley Community College began a "late start" program for students otherwise inclined to drop or fail the course, in which students can begin again up to four weeks after the semester is under way, at no cost. Results have been encouraging. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accounting, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Higher Education
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Lanier, Cynthia A.; Elliott, Marc N.; Martin, David W.; Kapadia, Asha – College Teaching, 1998
Describes the design and evaluates effectiveness of a program at a private college to change freshman (n=615) attitudes about date rape and sexual assault. Intervention for the experimental group involved viewing a play performed by students; the control group viewed an alternative play addressing multicultural issues. Results indicated improved…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, College Freshmen, College Instruction
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Mettetal, Gwynn; Bryant, De – College Teaching, 1996
A model of service learning that can serve as a vehicle for teaching, research, and community service is suggested to college faculty. Two such projects are described: a project providing parent education to young families while researching effectiveness of temperament education, and an intergenerational program to determine whether community…
Descriptors: Adolescents, College Instruction, Community Programs, Drama