The way that college students are introduced to research fails to encourage the ethical practice of open-ended curiosity so desperately needed in today's complex information environment. Drawing from a decade of Project Information Literacy's rigorous research studies, one surprising finding is especially concerning: A large majority of recent…

This article looks at how the nature of truth in science is not absolute and in accepting the idea that certain 'laws' are sufficiently true we can unlock the rigidity of discipline-based scientific thinking to make the possibility of tackling many of the grand challenges facing society a reality. The nature of Open Science is focused on the fact…

In this UniCollaboration plenary session, Barbara Moser-Mercer speaks on setting up education classrooms in refugee camps with University of Geneva students. She starts off with a video which speaks to the virtual exchange idea and how students from the University of Geneva are working together with students in Macau and how that could be…

The authors describe the Curricular-Career Information Service (CCIS), which is an outreach, self-help, multimedia-based and preprofessional-staffed career guidance service. CCIS consists of five instructional modules which relate to the following student problems: uncertainty about major, relationship of major to jobs, finding a job and…

Describes an innovative program which provides liberal arts students with the opportunity to meet successful alumni. The Liberal Arts Alumni Career Series consists of one-day programs--one for each academic discipline. Feedback from students, alumni, faculty, and placement personnel indicates the program was successful. (JAC)

Describes the UMaps project, a series of six comprehensive guides to academic, vocational, and cocurriculuar activities that appeal to particular types of students. UMaps organize campus opportunities into meaningful subenvironments, making options more accessible. They can be used in recruiting, orientation and counseling. (JAC)

The majority of students on campuses today are over 21 years old. They present new issues and challenges to student services professionals. These changes are discussed in a philosophical and pragmatic context. Specific proposals for developing strategies to meet the needs of the adult learner are made. (Author/BEF)

Use of energy-conservation technology and utility rebates can yield millions of dollars in savings and significant environmental benefits. The University of Rochester (New York) will halve its energy use within five years. Its experiences with consumption management, supply management, and student involvement may be useful to other colleges.…

Information on financial aid programs for women is presented that covers scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships. Profiles of programs reflect operations in 1987-1988. A total of 1,713 references/cross-references identify aid programs designed primarily or exclusively for women. Program sponsors include government,…

A directory of scholarships, fellowships, loans, awards, grants-in-aid, and internships designed for veterans, military personnel, and their dependents is presented. The aid programs cover applicants from high school to postdoctoral levels for programs involving research, travel, education, training, career development, or emergency situations.…

A summary of the original 14 federally funded Regional Education Programs, which served as models of ways in which postsecondary campuses can provide services to disabled students, is presented, along with recommendations for an effective program, annotated bibliographies, and four fact sheets designed to answer specific questions about…