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Levinson-Rose, Judith; Menges, Robert J. – 1982
A framework for articulating postsecondary instructional programs is described. The framework identifies two important sources of influence on programs: the type of institution within which the program operates and the program objectives. These factors influence both program components and how these components are linked and processes that are…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Instruction, College Programs
Ashmore, Lear, Ed.; Hanson, Grace, Ed. – 1969
The description of the conference of the American Speech and Hearing Association is introduced by a discussion of the background and procedures used in the conference. The general areas dealt with in the discussions were the necessary skills and knowledge of speech pathologists and audiologists, the improvement of professional education curricula,…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Audiology, College Curriculum, College Programs
Illinois Community College Board, 2005
This report summarizes the results of academic, career and technical, adult education, and developmental education programs that were reviewed during fiscal year 2005. Summaries include both program strengths and the common challenges colleges face in keeping instruction relevant while maintaining cost-efficiency. Specific quality improvements at…
Descriptors: Flexible Scheduling, Technical Education, College Programs, Adult Education
Costello, Libby, Comp. – 1985
A collection of 79 program ideas demonstrates creative approaches to academic programs and administrative concerns. As part of an annual event sponsored by the Ameridan Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the ideas were nominated by institutions in the 1985 competition for the G. Theodore Mitau Award for Innovation and Change…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Administrators, Awards, Change Strategies
Siegele, Dorothy; Henderson, Billie – 1984
A one-year Post-Master's Fellowship in Oncology Nursing Education for nurse educators was developed through the collaboration of San Jose State University (California) and University of Alabama at Birmingham. The project was designed to: develop or update undergraduate/graduate oncology nursing programs; provide continuing education for practicing…
Descriptors: Cancer, Check Lists, College Programs, Course Descriptions
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Bledsoe, M. Tony – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2004
The Center for Women's Business Research reports that, "As of 2002, there are an estimated 10.1 million privately-held majority or 50% women-owned businesses in the U.S., accounting for 46% of all privately-held firms. These firms generate $2.3 trillion in sales and employ 18.2 million workers." Further it states, "In North…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Business Administration Education, Business Administration, Liberal Arts
Cochran, Thomas R.; Felder, Nathaniel L. – 1981
The development of a planning, budgeting, and evaluation model, referred to as an "academic audit" model, at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, is described. The model is essentially a model for planning resource reallocation in conjunction with redefining and reestablishing institutional goals and mission statements.…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Budgeting, College Planning, College Programs
Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA. – 1967
A DESIGN FOR A NEW COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AT CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY IS PRESENTED. THE GOAL OF THE NEW COLLEGE IS TO INITIATE IN THE STUDENT A PROCESS OF EVOLUTION WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO SHAPE HIM THROUGHOUT LIFE. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO HELP THE STUDENT BECOME AN INTELLECTUALLY INDEPENDENT AND EMOTIONALLY RESPONSIBLE…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Environment, College Faculty, College Freshmen
Scott, Robert A. – 1981
The academic program development and planning process of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education are examined and contrasted with values and criteria of faculty and institutional leaders. The Indiana Commission is concerned about program structure with regard to student access, student choice, and institutional diversity. It has specific…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, College Faculty, College Planning
Daniel, M. Grace – 1975
After an in-depth study focusing on four major interdependent factors of the Navajo social system (the Origin Myth and the general mythology basic to the religious/medical practices, the economy, political system, and education), Project HOPE agreed, in cooperation with the college, to establish and implement an Associate of Arts nursing program…
Descriptors: American Indians, Associate Degrees, Career Education, College Programs
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Layton, Elizabeth N. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1954
The continued interest in the development and improvement of general education programs in the colleges and universities has prompted the Office of Education to publish this bibliography for the period 1949-1953. In compiling this bibliography on general education an attempt has been made to include only articles and materials: (1) reporting…
Descriptors: Educational History, Annotated Bibliographies, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development
Kumazawa, Takaaki – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Although classroom assessment is one of the most frequent practices carried out by teachers in all educational programs, limited research has been conducted to investigate the dependability and validity of criterion-referenced tests (CRTs). The main purpose of this study is to develop a criterion-referenced test for first-year Japanese university…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Test Construction, Test Validity, English (Second Language)
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. – 1994
A project was conducted at Texas Tech University to develop a competency-based curriculum to support statewide implementation of tech prep intergenerational programs (careers in providing services to well elderly persons and to children). Project activities included the following: (1) revision and expansion of the Intergenerational Target…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Articulation (Education), Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers
Texas State Technical Coll., Marshall. – 1995
A project at Texas State Technical College developed a curriculum to bridge the gap between the competency level of persons who enter college having completed the secondary component of a tech prep program and those who had not. The project used a technical advisory committee, two task forces, and a panel of experts to identify the competency…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Articulation (Education), College Programs, College Students
Skyline Coll., San Bruno, CA. – 1991
A joint project was conducted between Toyota Motor Sales and Skyline College (in the San Francisco, California, area) to create an automotive technician training program that would serve the needs of working adults. During the project, a model high technology curriculum suitable for adults was developed, the quality of instruction available for…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Apprenticeships, Auto Mechanics, College Programs
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