Ways in which the School of Health and Physical Education at Portland State University (Oregon) uses its microcomputer include course evaluation, grading, health risk appraisal, mailing lists, statistical analysis, word processing, and information storage. (CJ)

Discusses the development and status of the speech communication field at the University of Virginia. (PD)

Describes installation, operation, and educational benefits of a closed circuit television system installed on a ship used for the "Semester at Sea" program. The program, jointly sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and the Institute of Shipboard Education, provides undergraduates with the opportunity to pursue studies on a…

The article lists books, guides, news sheets, and resources on postsecondary programs for learning-disabled students. Entries cover sources of college programs, recently funded programs, existent college programs, college tests, funding sources and employment, information sources, government supported/related publications, and adult groups. (SW)

Using gardening metaphors, warns community college presidents that fiscal constraints may force them to limit the diversity of their programming. Suggests that with careful planning the true identity of the community college can be maintained. (AYC)

The differences between the philosophies and attitudes of standard and nonstandard mathematics instruction are outlined and the Math Course, a program at the University of California at San Diego which provides supplementary mathematics instruction to gifted elementary school students, is described. (SBH)

Responses from 166 of 212 international institutions offering degrees in engineering and technology management show the number of programs has nearly doubled since 1975; 56% are in engineering schools; 33 programs are joint engineering/business programs; two-thirds of faculty have engineering backgrounds; collectively, degree offerings include 38…

Responses from 41 of 61 college aviation management programs indicated that 12 include ethics as a required course; 24 count an elective course toward graduation, but only 1 offers the course in the department; 22 include ethics in other courses. Few programs have faculty researching ethics, an ethics committee, or guest speakers/seminars on the…

The president and associate provost of Fairleigh Dickinson University explain how the school uses distributed learning in unexpected ways to prepare students for a future characterized by diversity, digital information access, and globalization. (EV)

Explores how the spread of online learning, with a melding of standard classroom and technological approaches, will make itself felt within curriculum, teacher preparation, and instructional policies. Discusses examples of online learning at various universities. (EV)

This case study describes a comprehensive program evaluation of a human service bachelor's degree program at a midsize, traditional university. The program evaluation model is describes, as well as the multiple methods used for gathering data. Critiques and recommendations are provided as advice to those interested in conducting their own program…

Describes how some colleges are opening hotels, while others opt to turn existing lodgings over to professionals in the hospitality business. (EV)

Discusses how this Arab emirate is offering millions of dollars for a few U.S. colleges to open campuses there. (EV)