Presents data on the number of bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from institutions whose programs are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Reviews the programs and activities endorsed by the ACS Board of Directors in April, 1986. (ML)

Addresses the design and outcomes of Foundations of Leadership Development, a new leadership development program at Brigham Young University. Describes the program from a broad-based, theoretical point of view using ecological and developmental theory and explains how a student leadership class can have a significant impact on the ethical…

Introduces a discussion of power bases in academic setting that includes the following papers: "The Argument from Setting: Theatre in the Liberal and Fine Arts" by John Gronbeck-Tedesco; "The Practical Issues" by Vincent Angotti; and "Conservatory Training within the Academic Institution" by M. E. Comtois. (PD)

Renewed interest in program reviews has developed in recent years as resources for higher education have declined and demand for accountability has increased. University-level program review and department and unit-level program review are discussed. (MLW)

Program Excellence, an effort to reward and enhance high-quality academic programs at Ohio colleges, is described. The criteria for defining and determining excellence, the process used to select programs, the results of the review process, and the impact of the program are presented. (Author/MLW)

Discussed are results of a national study of institutional efforts toward mid-career professional renewal for middle-aged faculty wishing to remain active in their fields along with their implications for institutional leadership and vitality. (MSE)

Provides information on the training programs offered by the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) by tracing the training and educational experiences of a young woman from her initial enlistment through her graduation from CCAF with an associate in applied science degree. (DMM)

Describes the development of the communication program at Illinois State University during the last 10 years. Explores the type of curriculum changes that are required for communication study to survive. (PD)

Special programs for disadvantaged students were analyzed according to the following areas: (1) the presence of particular components and practices; (2) the rank order of importance of components and practices, and (3) program assessment and recommendation for program changes by directors and students. (Author)

Each year, the Community College of Rhode Island attempts to measure its success in helping students enter the workforce or transfer to a university by surveying the previous year's graduates. This report presents survey statistics for the class of 2000 (response rate 80.5%, n=1,073). Highlights include: (1) 637 graduates were employed full time…

Red River College (Canada) is at the center of Manitoba's industrial and commercial community, delivering more than 110 diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs and providing skilled graduates to the work force. This annual report describes the College's characteristics and accomplishments for the 1999-2000 academic year. Highlights…

This document describes four distinct approaches to education in the area of cybersecurity currently taught at community colleges across America. The four broad categories of instruction are: (1) degree program--four semesters of study leading to an associate's degree; (2) certificate program--two semesters leading to an institution-conferred…

This directory is a reference for students and faculty to learn about extracurricular mathematics-based intervention projects. The individual projects are directed for the most part by collegiate mathematicians and held on their campuses. The "Strengthening Underrepresented Minority Mathematics Achievement" (SUMMA) Consortium of the…

Implementing the least restrictive environment or full inclusion philosophy places new demands on public school personnel. In particular, principals must command an understanding of special education to implement procedural requirements effectively and to provide appropriate educational services for disabled students in their schools. However,…

The 2000 Factbook about the University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) provides student enrollment data, student performance data, faculty information, and financial information. The UAA encompasses a university system, five affiliated community colleges, and a distance learning program. Work has been completed for UAA's decennial institutional…