This study of undergraduate grading practices at Georgia State University investigated differences in grading patterns by major fields of study, controlling for such antecedents as scholastic aptitude, demographic background, course type, and longitudinal trends. The principal finding of the study was that major field is strongly associated with…

The purpose of this study was to test the hypotheses that schools with more participative processes and less structure have higher levels of perceived organizational effectiveness, teacher job satisfaction, and student achievement than schools with less participative climates and more structure. A sample of 114 school units and 1,632 teachers…

A survey of alumni of the University of Rhode Island, in the graduating classes of 1955, 1960, and 1970, had a 25 percent response rate. Data were collected on the current work status of the alumni, number of different jobs held and different kinds of work done since graduation, training after the bachelor's degree, relationship of undergraduate…

This study, after introducing Ghana's history and people, traces the story of educational development since 1951 and describes the present formal educational system. The subject is divided into four categories of consideration. First, the development of education over the years from colonial times through the modern system that has evolved is…

An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 593 (310 female, 283 male) freshmen entering the University of Maryland, College Park. Their responses were analyzed by analysis of variance, Scheffe post hoc tests and chi square, all at the .05 level. Results showed that women looked more favorably upon women's studies as an academic discipline than…

Describes a study designed to measure several variables and their effect on the language achievement of native Mexican children learning Spanish as a second language. (AM)

Financial aid has historically rewarded accomplished students or assisted needy ones. Recent policies reflect a new goal: to increase college enrollment. The power of financial aid to change prospective students' minds is assessed in this study. It is found that most aid intended to attract new students would go to students who would have enrolled…

Comparative data are presented on the earnings of part-and full-time faculty and a discussion is provided of whether the evidence justifies the assertion that part-timers are paid less than proportionally to full-timers. Discussed are the part-time labor market, hiring, and fringe benefits. (LBH)

Statistical data are presented regarding students applying for residency programs through the National Intern and Resident Matching Program during 1978. Comparisons with previous years are made for overall participation and positions offered and filled. (LBH)

The complete report of Committee Z of the American Association of University Professors on the economic status of college faculty is presented. The average salary level of college and university professors rose by 6.6 percent. (MLW)

Admissions criteria used for three classes of occupational therapy students were subjected to statistical analysis. Weighted factors included cumulative, science, and behavioral science grade point average, reading and mental ability test scores, and essay and interview scores. Revised factors eliminated the reading test and subject-specific grade…

The qualitative differences in the experiences and outcomes of blacks who attend white colleges and blacks who attend black institutions were explored in a national study. The study of 1,600 students enrolled in 16 public universities provides insights for improving the prospects for black participation in higher education. (MLW)

Discusses how to examine and evaluate claims of improved academic performance in advertisements for computer-assisted instruction. Highlights include the proper use of comparison groups; types of statistical analyses; the Hawthorne effect; the interpretation of scores; interpreting graphic presentations; tests of significance; and cost…

Using OCLC-MARC tape records, master records were created for collection management reports at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to help evaluate collection growth by type of material, location, and subject, based upon LC call number. The Statistical Analysis System (SAS) was run against records to generate information for special purposes. (9…

Students academic development, as reported by students themselves, was unattributable to precollege characteristics, and significantly tied to participation in classroom activities. (Author/MLW)