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Berlowitz, Leslie – Liberal Education, 2010
Scientists have long recognized the value of having statistical data to measure the scope and vitality of education, research, and workforce development in their fields. Such data support evidence-based policy discussions in professional and governmental forums. Since 1982, the National Science Board has been required by law to publish…
Descriptors: Evidence, Higher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Demonstration Programs
Haug, Carolyn; And Others – 1996
The purpose of this paper is to describe experiences evaluating the effectiveness of the Mathematicians and Education Reform (MER) Forum, a network of research mathematicians interested in educational issues. After a brief description of MER, three traditional evaluation models are considered to illustrate shortcomings found with using these…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Higher Education, Mathematicians, Mathematics Education
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McKay, Rose; Segall, Mary – Nursing Outlook, 1983
Presents a community analysis plan used at the University of Colorado to develop a graduate-level community health nursing program. Examines a model that describes different possibilities for including the aggregate in community health nursing programs. States that community health nursing will be strengthened by developing associations between…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Higher Education, Models, Nursing Education
American School and University, 1980
Georgetown University is demonstrating a new approach to burning coal. Its fluidized bed steam generating plant is showing reliability and efficiency within all emission limits. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Efficiency, Equipment Evaluation, Fuels
Tucker, Alan C., Ed. – 1995
This report complements the Mathematical Association of America's curriculum recommendations about the undergraduate program in mathematics with a case studies approach that describes effective practices in undergraduate mathematics programs. The primary focus of this case studies project is not course content, but more general issues in the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Mathematics, Demonstration Programs, Departments
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Swan, Robert J. – Journal for Special Educators, 1982
A pilot project provides assessment, remediation, counseling, intervention, and coordination for learning disabled college students. (SB)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Students, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education
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Hagerty, Rebecka A. – Journal of Cooperative Education, 1980
Describes a 1978 study undertaken at the University of California-Davis on the evaluation of the stockbrokers internship program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Internship Programs
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1979
Wood pyrolysis is a process that burns wood without air, producing gas and oil that are then burned for heat. Now being tested at Maryville College, Tennessee, the process is expected to cut fuel costs, solve a waste disposal problem, and produce charcoal for sale. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Energy Conservation, Experiments, Fuels
Craig, Annemieke; And Others – GATES, 1996
Describes initiatives taken by Australian universities to provide support and encouragement for female students in the computing discipline. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Demonstration Programs, Females, Foreign Countries
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Clift, Rene T.; Say, Michael – Journal of Teacher Education, 1988
After reviewing five existing collaborative models for preservice and continuing teacher education, this article proposes a reciprocal model for collaboration that will be mutually beneficial to institutions and individuals involved in teaching and teacher education. (IAH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education
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Lo, Jane-Jane; And Others – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1996
Describes a college geometry course centered around challenging, open-ended problems that invite students to draw upon their experiences and share their understandings. Includes discussion of sample problems; writing assignments; classroom dialog; student comments and insights about geometry, mathematics, and themselves and mathematics; and…
Descriptors: Beliefs, College Mathematics, Demonstration Programs, Geometry
Bauman, Steven F.; Martin, William O. – 1995
This paper describes a quantitative assessment project, its findings, and its impact. College mathematics faculty developed an item bank of problems covering material from undergraduate mathematics courses and basic statistics. Instructors use this item bank to develop a questionnaire involving the specific quantitative skills their students need…
Descriptors: College Juniors, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education, Mathematics Skills
Martin, William O. – 1995
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is using a novel assessment process to find whether rising juniors have the quantitative skills needed for success in their chosen upper-division courses. Sampling from departments across the campus, information is gathered about quantitative skills used in specific courses and the extent to which students can…
Descriptors: College Students, Demonstration Programs, Higher Education, Mathematics Skills
Gearheart, Wayne; Richardson, George – 1996
This paper describes a special academic environment in the Morris College (South Carolina) Division of General Studies to promote the success of entering freshmen in mastering course offerings in general education, as well as provide an Honors Program for students with superior academic ability, motivation, and background. The division attempts to…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change, Educational Environment
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Inc. – 2002
This document presents 11 student affairs programs selected by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators as being exemplary programs in their field. All of the programs demonstrate innovative approaches to improving campus life and expanding opportunities for students. The programs address a broad range of objectives, including…
Descriptors: College Programs, Demonstration Programs, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
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