Proposed is a three course sequence for all college students designed to raise the level of undergraduate scientific literacy. The rationale, topics to be covered, and an outline of an earth-systems course are presented. Problems in the implementation of such a sequence are discussed. (CW)

Discussed are procedures for increasing understanding and appreciation of geology among undergraduates. Included are using student-centered approaches, deemphasizing the use of conventional textbooks, increasing the use of nonspecialized field programs, and increasing the experimental dimensions of geology programs. (CW)

Describes a six-week curriculum unit to assist Hispanic immigrant students entering mainstream urban elementary classrooms. Emphasizes interviewing activities that "empower" the new student and heterogeneous group activities that break down prejudice among the mainstream students. (FMW)

Changes in federal policies and new federal programs intended to improve American competitiveness in the world markets have spurred increased interest in university developed technologies and the technology transfer programs that attempt to move these technologies from the campus into commercial application. (Author/MLW)

A rationale for a science of context is provided. Suggests environmental science as such a science. Two teaching programs are used as examples of successful programs. (CW)

The American Association of University Professors' collective bargaining office and Collective Bargaining Congress are described. Their program includes services designed to prepare collective bargaining chapters to effectively address resource allocation issues that will be determined in contract negotiations. (MLW)

Identifies the assets and capabilities that community services educators can contribute to the promotion of international education. Focuses on human resources; partnerships with community-based organizations, business and industry, and four-year colleges; methods of increasing student involvement; and cross-curricular programing. Uses activities…

Describes an interdisciplinary approach to science learning in settings usually associated with the humanities or social sciences. Explains the program, its rewards and results, the self and identity seminar, why the program works, and ways of adapting the program. (RT)

Describes a staff development program used by the Cambridge (Massachusetts) elementary schools in conjunction with the implementation of multicultural curriculum components. Includes a lesson plan in which staff developers model multicultural literature and cooperative learning strategies. (FMW)

Discusses Swedish efforts to promote sexual equality by enhancing female interest in technology rather than traditional female employment. Examines programs designed for students aged 7-20 and recognizes the need for inservice teacher training. Equating economic equality with sexual equality, the goal is to encourage females to pursue technical…

A program using role-playing to model humanistic attitudes and encourage humanistic behavior in internal medicine residents is described. Resident attitudes and key features relating to the program's success are noted. (MSE)

The approach used at the University of Maryland at College Park to address the problem of shrinking resources is described. The institution's strategic restructuring involved assessment of existing revenue generation and resource use and development of alternatives. Thorough self-assessment and clearly articulated priorities are seen as essential.…

Describes a literacy training program for adults with deafness, along with pre- and posttraining results of assessments of 10 adults enrolled in the program. The results indicated that the computerized drill and practice items used in the program were effective in increasing the English literacy of program participants. (23 references) (MDM)

This article discusses how university faculty can cooperate with public broadcasting agencies (radio and television) to provide public media exposure to arts performances and activities. It describes specific successful programs at Ball State University (Indiana). (JB)

Describes how three teachers developed projects that connect classroom learning with the larger world. A second-grade class collects tea bag tags with applications in many subjects; fifth-grade students launched a stream clean-up; a middle school summer school communication class researched whether O.J. Simpson should stand trial for murder and…