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Vitters, Alan G.; Kinzer, Nora Scott – 1977
Significant actions taken from June 1975 to June 1977 to integrate women into the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) and results of research on coeducation are summarized. Three time periods are discussed: pre-admission phase; cadet basic training, and the initial academic year. Data are presented on characteristics of entering cadets; resignation…
Descriptors: Coeducation, College Admission, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Bard, Morton; Proshansky, Harold M. – 1978
This paper summarizes a project undertaken to examine the interaction between those who work in responsive-service systems, such as fire departments, the police, and the public utilities, and the urban citizens they serve. Briefly outlined are the project's sponsoring organizations, objectives, participating cities (Cincinnati, Kansas City, Miami,…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Services, Emergency Programs, Fire Fighters
Douglas, Dan – 1977
A research project on study habits was conducted at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. This report includes: (1) an overview of the university and the background to the study; (2) previous research on study habits undertaken at the University of Khartoum and elsewhere; (3) the project goals and procedures; (4) findings concerning language…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Arabic, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Wilson, Harriet E. – 1978
A study was conducted to investigate personal and intellectual variables of the special supportive services population at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and to determine reliable and valid predictors regarding the academic success of future applicants. A literature review of the development of compensatory programs and of studies that…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged
Magisos, Joel H. – 1978
The purpose of the AIM/ARM project (Abstracts of Instructional Materials in Vocational and Technical Education/Abstracts of Research Materials in Vocational Education) was to achieve effective use of research reports, program descriptions, and instructional materials by researchers. To this end, the project announced 3,600 reports and 1,189…
Descriptors: Databases, Delivery Systems, Information Dissemination, Information Processing
Sell, G. Roger – 1975
In this working paper and executive summary, focus is on procedures to be used in cost-effectiveness studies of the University of Mid-America/State University of Nebraska (UMA/SUN) delivery system of open learning. Two major questions are addressed: Should cost-effectiveness studies be undertaken, and if so, what kind of studies? The planning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cost Effectiveness, Data Collection, Delivery Systems
Hassan, M. H.; Chiaravalloti, J. J. – 1977
A one-year instructional development project in Human Growth and Development was implemented in three stages at Western Illinois University. Intervention in the experimental groups consisted of developing and implementing instructional objectives packages, self-paced learning modules, and production of instructional materials. Changes in student…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attitude Change, Autoinstructional Aids, College Instruction
Law School Admission Council, Princeton, NJ. – 1976
Research sponsored by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) between 1949 and 1974 is summarized. For each of 72 research projects, the project title, investigator's name, LSAC report number, and a one-paragraph statement of purpose and summary are presented. The methodological procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations are also…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, College Entrance Examinations, Grade Prediction
Law School Admission Council, Princeton, NJ. – 1977
Research sponsored by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) between 1975 and 1977 is summarized. For each research project, the project title, investigator's name, LSAC report number, and a one-paragraph statement of purpose and summary are presented. The methodological procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations are also summarized…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Annotated Bibliographies, College Admission
Gordon, Ruth, Comp.; And Others – 1979
Volume I of this annotated bibliography presents resumes of research, exemplary and innovative program projects, curriculum development projects, and bilingual vocational training programs that were administered by the Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education, U.S. Office of Education, during fiscal years 1970-1977. These projects were supported…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Bilingual Education
Gruson, Edward S. – 1978
The history, objectives, and funding patterns for international education are discussed. Attention is directed toward the language and area study centers of the U.S. Office of Education, undergraduate/graduate and scholarly exchange programs, and the support of advanced research in international studies. The main source of funds for language and…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Educational Finance, Federal Programs, Fellowships
Dyrenfurth, Michael J.; Householder, Daniel L. – 1979
This monograph presents a compilation of research in industrial arts education from 1968 through 1979. The first section reviews studies which deal with the philosophical bases of industrial arts and which examine its historical development. The second section identifies studies that emphasized industrial arts' role as an integral component of a…
Descriptors: Administration, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, Educational Facilities
Eddy, Wesley P. – 1979
Abstracts are presented of research studies undertaken in 1978-79 by the Planning and Research Branch of Alberta, Canada Education Department. Each report contains a statement of purpose, a description of design, an outline of results and recommendations based on study findings. Bibliographic information is provided on each study as well as…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
TRIMBLE, W.E.; UNTERSEHER, RICHARD – 1967
A STRUCTURED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTING MOSTLY OF BODY BUILDING EXERCISES AND WEIGHT LIFTING WAS USED TO GIVE PHYSICALLY UNDERDEVELOPED BOYS A SENSE OF PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FROM GRADES SEVEN, EIGHT, AND NINE, CLASSIFIED ON THE BASIS OF LACK OF ATHLETIC ABILITY, WERE GIVEN THE CALIFORNIA PSYCHOLOGICAL…
Descriptors: Athletics, Control Groups, Discriminant Analysis, Junior High School Students
KERSHNER, JOHN R. – 1967
THIS STUDY USED TWO INTACT CLASSES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TRAINABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES DERIVED FROM THE DOMAN-DELACATO THEORY OF PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. THE EXPERIMENTAL GROUP CONSISTED OF SEVEN MALES AND SIX FEMALES FROM AGE 8 TO 18 AND THE CONTROL GROUP CONSISTED OF 10 MALES AND SIX…
Descriptors: Children, Exceptional Child Research, Experimental Programs, Intellectual Development
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