A content analysis of 17 federally-funded campus drug programs provides information on criteria and objectives which should be useful to other colleges planning drug education programs. Addresses are provided so that additional information may be obtained. (CJ)

The social education unit at Kesterton College (Great Britain) provides further education for students with learning difficulties. The curriculum includes special courses, such as woodwork, physical education, and typing as well as courses in basic skills and recreation. Student improvement and staff and parent satisfaction have indicated program…

Directory of 65 Native American Studies and American Indian Studies programs at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities includes contact information, name of director, degrees granted, description of program offerings, areas of faculty interest or expertise, resources available, student financial aid, and number of students in program. Also…

Measured changes in the number and nature of the affiliations between management and medicine in the form of MD/MBA programs in the United States. Found that the number of MD/MBA programs grew from 6 to 33 between 1993 and 2001, and 17 more medical schools were considering establishing the joint-degree program. MD/MBA programs apparently attempt…

Discusses why, while some called it the college of the future and others said it would be a flash in the pan, distance education has proved to be a worthwhile investment for many colleges and companies. (EV)

Describes Values Audit, collaborative process designed to bring about institutional sensitivity to mission of higher education by systematically assessing beliefs, goals, standards of choice, and manner in which these are enacted. Asserts that Values Audit can foster better understanding of moral climate, clarify needed changes, and develop…

Examines whether American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited and nonaccredited programs differ in views and offerings of neuropsychological training. Of 72 programs surveyed, 59 percent of APA-accredited programs and 53 percent of nonaccredited programs offered course work in neuropsychology. Found that students viewed neuropsychological…

Comparison of older adults participating in a University of the Third Age program with nonparticipants indicated that gender, age, and religion did not influence the terminal or instrumental values of either group. There were no significant differences in values between participants or nonparticipants. (SK)

On the first day of Principles of Accounting classes, students learn the fundamental accounting equation from which all financial accounting practice emerge. The accounting equation is the criterion by which companies are valued and by which company performance is measured. This activity simplifies assets, liabilities, and owners' equity to the…

Today's business climate requires that management recruits not only know the technical aspects of their jobs, but also possess communication, teambuilding and leadership skills. Most business school curricula, however, focus only on technical skills, and do not address the "soft skills" in a formal setting or on a consistent basis. As…

Many times distance education policy is created after an institution has already begun offering online courses and programs. In addition, faculty members may be left out of the discussions about and creation of distance education policy, yet expected to willingly teach online courses. A recent study exploring faculty perceptions of the distance…