Surveyed administrators of theatre programs to determine the importance and value of artistic work by theatre faculty to institutional goals and in tenure decisions. Found (1) great variations in the degree to which artistic quality is valued and (2) dissatisfaction with the criteria and procedures for evaluating theatre faculty. (PD)

A synthetical and operational definition integrating both political and technical aspects of academic program evaluation is given, and a model is presented for performing such an evaluation, made more efficient and more dynamic by computer application. (MSE)

Describes the development and implementation of an International Visiting Fellowship in communication studies at the Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education, Sydney, Australia, from 1979-83. (PD)

Focuses on how to develop and manage an Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) for black youth arguing that the systems approach is a way for program directors to better structure and account for their program operations. The EOP cycle has six components: Program Planning, Input, Treatment, Output, Research, and Feedback. (Author/JM)

The 1999-2000 San Antonio College (Texas) Fact Book includes the college profile, student profile, enrollment trends, personnel profile, and financial profile. In support of the mission of the Alamo Community College District, San Antonio College responds to Bexar County's diverse community by providing high-quality general education, liberal arts…

Middle Georgia College started the Faculty Technology Minigrant Program to prepare graduates to be successful participants in a technology-based society and to enhance student learning through instructional technologies. Developed by the Technology Roundtable Committee (TRC), the program addresses the need for faculty expertise in choosing and…

The North Carolina Community College (NCCC) System Fact Book is a yearly publication providing data on the status of the entire state system. This document gives an overview of system purpose, mission, history, governance, funding, and service areas. It also describes the curriculum programs, degrees, certificates, and diplomas offered at the…

This study examines the types of programs provided by higher education institutions for student-athletes and assesses how well particular services contribute to students' academic and personal success. A survey instrument designed to measure perceptions and opinions about the variety and development of academic support services for…

Through site visits to the agricultural programs at five of the Kentucky state universities (University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, and Western Kentucky University) and a meeting with representatives of the program at Eastern Kentucky University, this guide was created which describes…

This report about Dalton College's (Georgia) includes: a college profile update and information on the mission and core purposes, institutional accreditation, undergraduate programs, degrees and certificates, and senior administrative and academic personnel. The College is one of only four University System institutions in Georgia with a…

This report about Dalton College (Georgia) presents information on the college, mission, institutional accreditation, undergraduate programs, degrees and certificates, instructor rank types, course component types, and senior administrative and academic personnel. The college is one of only four University System of Georgia institutions with a…

Span of life dicussions attempt to help students become more aware of the choices and decisions they make during their college years and how these decisions affect the total span of their lives. Through this program, students begin to explore their own and peer values in relation to the development of a personal life style. (Author)

This program corrects the deficiencies of existing extension, television, and correspondence-oriented prison education by operating with student personnel workers and faculty inside the prison on a full-time basis. The following program components prove essential: the goal is rehabilitation; the methods are post-secondary education and counseling…

Describes a two-year test project sponsored by the New York State Department of Correctional Services called Experimental Community Treatment Facilities for Earlier Paroles. (Author/JM)

Describes teacher aide program at University of Georgia which provides introductory education courses for secondary students stressing field experiences. (DS)