Clay artists occasionally turn out laughter provoking ceramics purely intended to amuse the viewer. Topsy-turvy is a project which contains ceramic "whizkiddery". While the essential "scheme of beauty" does not prevail in these sculptures, this kind of project provides fun for the artist or student. (Author/RK)

Examines the Russian Center of Cooperative Cataloging (RCCC), the first project of the cooperative cataloging in Russia, outlining its main purpose and technological tasks. Presents the information and functional structure of the RCCC and the RCCC host-center. (PEN)

Describes the Distance Education Center at Frederick Community College (FCC), including its change in focus from supporting online baccalaureate students to increasing enrollment and success in FCC's online courses. Also discusses two evaluative surveys of the program, including issues such as high withdrawal rates and uncertainty about students'…

Offers a survey of experiments in "learning communities," each of which involves an effort to connect knowledge across disciplines and, through collaboration, to draw students and teachers into communities that simulate the liberal ideal of dynamic, fulfilling civic life. (EV)

Describes the University of Arizona's approach to developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine, which integrates the best of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with the best of conventional medicine. Describes the curriculum, educational programs, clinical education, goals, and results, and suggests…

Reviews progress made since the adoption of formal policies in support of women in the profession by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Provides an overview of current ADEA programs designed to increase the number of women in academic dentistry and sustain an environment in which they can contribute. (EV)

Discusses the teaching preparation program for new mathematics instructors at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The program is structured into a series of five practice lessons, each focused on particular aspects of effective teaching. Summarizes participant feedback from the program. (Author/MM)

Describes a molecular modeling and computational chemistry (MM&CC) facility for undergraduate instruction and research at Humboldt State University. This facility complex allows the introduction of MM&CC throughout the chemistry curriculum with tailored experiments in general, organic, and inorganic courses as well as a new molecular modeling…

The scope of re-education is seen in this overview of ten programs throughout the United States. (Author)

Describes this special issue which showcases a number of innovative programs that use technology-integrated designs and design components in educational personnel assessment and professional learning and examines issues in applying multimedia technologies to assessment and professional development of educational personnel. (SLD)

Considers the interface of communication and instruction through: (1) a conceptual look at the areas of communication education and instructional communication; and (2) a description of the communication and instruction program at the University of Washington. (SR)

Many small-shop alumni directors with no-frills budgets have found volunteer alumni help worth the organizing efforts. Some creative ways that colleges and universities have found to inspire new interest among the uninvolved are described. (MLW)

Describes an innovative program for ethical education at LaGrange College in Georgia which is built around a condensed version of Friedrich Durrenmatt's play, "The Visit," and an extended discussion following the performance of the play's ethical issues by the actors and the participants. (SR)

Describes the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University, the first in the United States. Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the college and notes practical advice for administrators. (SR)

Discusses the educational and cultural environment of The American University in Cairo. Describes some educational programs and the blending of cultures at the university for the past 75 years. (LZ)