Four different views of quality in higher education are examined: faculty, student, resource, and outcomes. A recent study that incorporated each of these views is introduced in order to reexamine the merits and limitations of each perspective. Actions colleges and universities can take to improve program quality are suggested. (Author/MLW)

The history of community colleges is traced, with attention to community services, remedial education, and transfer, occupational, and terminal programs. Also considered are increased educational access, student consumerism, part-time enrollments, new community college roles, faculty, curriculum, instruction, and future concerns. (Author/SW)

Issues in the definition of peace research are discussed, the origins and founding institutions of peace research in Europe are chronicled, and the status of peace research projects and programs in universities in the European countries and related conferences, organizations, and publications are outlined. Nordic and socialist countries are…

Systems for delivery of student personnel services are becoming increasingly important due to current emphases on program evaluation, accountability, and management by objectives. The procedures presented here are offered as survival insurance for student personnel programs and persons. (Author)

Most of the students in the State University System have been admitted to a program that leads to a graduate or undergraduate degree. Out of the 271,337 students in the SUS, however, 15,304, or approximately six percent, are "unclassified" students who are not formally admitted to a degree program. This percentage in fall 2003 represents…

This thesis argues that the community college baccalaureate potentially represents the next major shift in purpose of the comprehensive community college in America. During the 20th century, community colleges concentrated on vocational and transfer two-year associate degrees, as well as the community service function, while universities handled…

Outdoor programs can offset initial investment costs in services and products by developing integrated program areas. The experience of Outdoors Unlimited, a recently created kayaking program at Brigham Young University (Utah), is provided as a model. The purchase of 11 kayaks for rental was followed by the introduction of retail sales, repair…

A survey of 652 adventure recreation agencies in higher education settings examined the use of risk management practices and the relationships between agency characteristics and risk management techniques. The survey contained 27 Likert Scale questions divided into four categories (agency guidance, staff development, participant education, and…

A study was conducted to identify effective recruitment techniques as reported by students within baccalaureate automotive technology programs. Participants in the study were 382 students (freshmen through seniors) of 8 universities in the United States that offer automotive technology baccalaureate degrees. The following sixteen recruitment…

More than forty-six career programs are offered at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) in Kansas, in such areas as Cosmetology, Dental Assistance, and Travel and Tourism. These programs specialize in the types of industries that are currently growing at high rates, such as computer-related occupations and special education teachers. This…

This document provides 1998 summary statistics for public community and technical colleges in Texas. Section 1 contains comparative financial data for all public community and technical college districts/systems, including: tax base, collections and total assessed tax rates (50 community college districts); total education and general fund…

This document provides 1999 summary statistics for public community and technical colleges in Texas. Section 1 contains comparative financial data for all public community and technical college districts/systems, including: tax base, collections and total assessed tax rates (50 community college districts); total education and general fund…

This digest examines the positive effects on emotional well-being of several types of outdoor education programs. Although many outdoor education and experiential programs enhance emotional growth, such "therapeutic" outcomes may be considered incidental to program goals. In contrast, programs aimed primarily at "therapy"…

In this paper, multiple authors present research findings on the components and outcomes of an outdoor education trip involving college students, responses to the findings, and recommendations for a research agenda. The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program at Indiana University provides classroom and outdoor experiential…

Outdoor/adventure education is a relatively new content area required by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for students majoring in physical education. Teacher preparation programs in physical education have yet to adopt a standardized curriculum. A survey was completed by 162 of the 536 physical education programs in…