ERIC Number: ED086118
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Publication Date: 1973-May
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Sampling of Perceptions of Participating Faculty in Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration Program at the University of Massachusetts.
Lauroesch, William; And Others
The Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) at the University of Massachusetts allows students to extend learning objectives beyond the classroom by providing greater flexibility in educational choices, more interdisciplinary programs and more individualized options for the students. The purpose of this investigation was to collect and analyze data concerning the perceptions of BDIC faculty on (1) the purpose and scope of the program, (2) the effect of participating in the BDIC program upon faculty teaching style and relationships with students, and (3) the effectiveness of the program's management. The research design for this study was formulated to reflect the basic intention of providing manageable and reliable information for making management decisions for the BDIC program. An interview questionnaire was developed as the survey instrument. Responses to the questionnaire (25) indicate that participating faculty are convinced that the program serves a useful purpose. It would seem from the responses that the program is well managed, adequate support services are available, the Director and his staff are accessible, and there are channels of communication available for making suggestions for program improvement. The survey questionnaire is included. (Author/PG)
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Authoring Institution: Massachusetts Univ., Amherst. School of Education.
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