What is needed in a training program to successfully transfer technology from a developed to a developing nation is discussed. Workers' technical know-how can only be transmitted directly by workers in the owner company to workers in the receiving company through collaboration in on-the-job training. (RM)

Constructing a longitudinal student outcomes data file takes careful planning and attention to detail, but investment in such a resource yields substantial dividends in the ability to document and explain complex patterns of student success. (Author)

Focuses on the student learning realm of distance education, to investigate how well students did according to institutional criteria for success, in what ways these students experienced the university, how course completers differed from withdrawers in their experience, and how students organized their study time. Thirty-nine references are…

Correlations were made between grade point averages calculated after one year and PCAT scores and/or prepharmacy grade point averages. Findings are presented and a model is given for using PCAT scores as a predictor of academic success. (LBH)

One thing is certain in today's higher education climate: fundraising, development, advancement, and capital campaigns are critically important to the operation, and even survival, of universities--independent and public. The new, expanded edition of this resource reflects the intense changes that have reshaped public and private education over…

This Backgrounder Brief is an executive summary of "Measuring Success: How Will We Know When We Get There?," a component of CoSN's Essential Leadership Skills Series. It has been over twenty years and billions of dollars spent for educational technology since the first computers were put into schools, and educators are hearing increased demands…

As increasing numbers of adults return to school for advanced degrees, more non-traditional-aged new faculty are appearing in our institutions. These older adults, most of whom have had a distinct career before moving into teaching, face additional challenges above those of a new faculty member related to their age and prior professional…

This study analyzes some of the factors and processes which may influence strategic planning at technical and community colleges within four southern states: Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The investigation examined 59 colleges in terms of four areas: (1) demographics of the institutions; (2) policies, practices, and size of…

The development of an educational outcome expectations scale was prompted by a need for a measure tailored to college students' expected level of educational attainment. Studies were conducted in an undergraduate psychology course at a midwestern university. Participants (383 women, 276 males) attending a group counseling session completed a…

This paper describes two studies from the Intersegmental Project to Assure Student Success (IPASS), which were conducted to determine whether instructional paradigms can be linked to student outcomes. The research has shown that success in the first English class, at any level, is a clear indicator of the interest and ability of college students…

Low income parents from diverse ethnic groups and geographical locations express their hopes to be directly related to the success their children can achieve in school. This paper considers ways in which the standpoint of low income parents might be recognized and respected in public schools. There are many obstacles that stand in the way of…

Almost half of Latino students in higher education are enrolled at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). While there is documentation of Latino participation in higher education, there is little research focused on Latino student success. One approach to study Latino student success is to focus on these institutions. This Brief describes the…

This essay examined the issue of immigration and student success. I have developed an ideal organization for students based on the many models recently discussed. My career as an educator for the past forty-one years lends credence to a desire to create a difference model in education for the next fifty years. The model is named "Immigration and…

This collection of real-life stories profiles chief executive officers, managers, and employees who view social challenges as opportunities to create new markets, build motivated work forces, and attract loyal customers. The companies profiled have been honored by The Business Enterprise Trust, founded by Norman Lear. The following profiles are…

A survey of 166 employed persons with visual impairments investigated major barriers to employment, how these barriers were overcome, and their perceptions on why they were successful in overcoming barriers when many individuals are not successful. Results of the survey indicate that the primary barriers to employment were employer attitudes,…