Although higher education institutions often engage in assessment practices, use of assessment results to improve student learning is rare (Blaich & Wise, 2011). We surmised that this rarity could be partially explained by unclear communication regarding what "use of results" means. The current study qualitatively investigated how…

In order to have more utility as constructs, international and intercultural communication must be redefined and interrelated. International communication is any symbolic interaction among people of different nation states. This definition rules out all communication which does not pass across national boundaries, but includes all social messages…

Explores the problem of sexist language in written communication. Offers a definition of sexist language, and suggests possible solutions for eliminating sex bias in language. Urges technical writing instructors to address the issue in their classes, noting that sexist language can cause serious problems in efforts to communicate effectively. (MM)

Different concepts of profit may lead to communication problems in business negotiations. A study of Japanese and American business students' concepts of profit revealed Japanese unidimensional and American multidimensional conceptualizing of profit. (PD)

Issues addressed by this committee of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy include: communication problems; admissions; entry-level, differential, and doctoral-level competence; curriculum components for competence attainment (externships/clerkships); and post-baccalaureate study on an extended basis. Definitions and the report of a…