Definitions, objectives, and concepts of in-service development programs in student personnel work are discussed. A structured, in-service development program p"ovides: (1) continuity for constantly changing staff; (2) enhances orientation and upgrading of new staff; (3) increases staff morale through shared responsibility; (4) encourages…

This paper gives college reading instructors a four-part prescription to ensure the continued success of their college reading programs: Dispel the myth of remediation that separates college reading programs from traditional academic departments. Define and articulate a philosophy for reading instruction at the college level. Expand college…

This document contains program descriptions, definitions, recommendations, and other information on competency based education (CBE). It begins with an overview of the CBE Program of the Division of Educational Systems Development, U.S. Office of Education. Following this are descriptions of the National Committee on Performance-Based Teacher…

There are numerous signs that the focus in high school is widening to give seniors more freedom in selecting the academic components of their final secondary school year. This issue describes the ways in which 10 schools, in cooperation with colleges and universities, are making college courses and college credit available to hign school seniors.…

This paper argues that the dynamics of a successful college tutorial program should include the following components: well planned objectives, goals, and standards; enough capable staff; an inservice training program; adequate financing and space; efficient paper management procedures; and an effective means of evaluation including the willingness…

Specific difficulties encountered when helping low-achieving students improve their college reading and study skills include pronunciation of new words, low vocabulary, inability to follow directions, spelling problems, and an inability to differentiate between main ideas and details. Some techniques that have been used at San Jose State College,…

This report is the first section of a "Long Range Plan for Higher Education in Tennessee" by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. It deals with thee general level and type of program offerings at each of the public institutions and makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on governance of the state's public…

The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the four-volume final report of the Wisconsin Elementary Teacher Education Project (WETEP), which includes position papers and specifications for a model teacher education program projected for the year 1975 and beyond. In addition to summaries of the purpose, background, organizational…

This study is concerned with the prediction of college success in a group of primarily low socio-economic status (SES) Mexican-American youth. A total of 32 college freshmen participated, most of whom were poor and had below average academic averages as measured by high school grade point average. Selected sets of cognitive and personality…

The purpose of this study was to secure the opinions of educators and practitioners as to how helpful advertising educators have been in the past, their potential for help in the future, and, based on this response, how they can be helpful. Members of the Advertising Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and of the American…

This book provides information on institutions preparing students for work in educational and public broadcasting. This second edition has been revised and updated. Each institution was asked 10 questions relating to its educational broadcasting courses and programs. In addition to courses, program questions concern financial assistance, minority…

Planning methodology should concentrate first on outcomes before emphasizing inputs and processes. In developing a plan for planning for a State community college system, such questions as these must be answered: why plan? who plans? what is to be included in the planning? what is the time frame for planning? Five general processes, each a…

Seven planning conditions necessary if junior colleges, both independent and public, are to maximize their chances for accomplishing change and self-renewal are summarized: (1) balancing of qualitative and quantitative planning, (2) establishing college priorities, (3) integrating college planning with that in related areas, (4) linking resources…

High attrition rates at colleges and universities are costly to students and to institutions, in terms of money, time, effort, etc. The prediction of academic success or failure is related to the problem of accountability. In order to plan and account for certain program expenditures, it becomes imperative to predict the needs and behaviors of…

This textbook provides the journalism student with a practical demonstration of copyreading. Reporters' copy is shown first untouched and then as it undergoes improvements in clarity, effectiveness, and news style. Using many examples of copy from student newspapers and stories written by students for reporting and editing courses, as well as copy…