Shorthand courses at Brigham Young University have been organized to allow individual student progress using audio equipment and cassette tapes. Grading standards have been set up according to competency levels with immediate advancement available upon completion of each competency level. An evaluation of the program is included in the report. (DS)

With a fresh kind of mix of students, faculty, and learning concepts, community colleges are breaking the seams of traditional education. (Editor)

Describes a system of self-evaluation by students designed to increase personal attention and interest in learning and to reduce uncertainty and anxiety. The system has been tested with more than 2,000 college students over a four year period. Its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (JR)

Discusses a dual track'' approach to language learning providing emphases on reading and on multiple linguistic skills. (DD)

Describes recognization of student achievement as a function of technical colleges, and suggests three feasible methods: publishing the dean's list,'' citing those who graduate with honor,'' and identifying outstanding students through membership in an honor society, such as Tau Alpha Pi in engineering. (CC)

Over a one-semester-period, the relative level of marking seems to have little impact on motivation or achievement for most students. It may be that the internalized perceptions of achievement level are more significant determinors of student behavior than teacher assigned marks. (Authors)

Article says if there are distinct differences between the sexes in attitude, approach, and technique in writing, mixing the sexes for these in-class evaluations could prove beneficial to the boys at least. (Author)

It is time for experimentation and innovation toward constructing a new humanistic model of community college education. (Editor/IR)

State and community colleges should widen their admissions and remedial policies to admit the deprived minority, rather than force the lowering of academic standards of intellectually excellent institutions and deprive the eminent scholars and students of the stimulating educational experience they need. (IR)

Tested academic achievement can no longer be the sole means of advancement or privilege. (IR)

Improvement of students' writing requires consistency of expectation among faculty in all departments and throughout the curriculum. This includes helping students see the purpose and benefits of clear writing, and establishing standards for evaluating written work. (MSE)