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Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1984
Ways that colleges and universities provide opportunities for students to improve their writing are discussed in two essays and program descriptions. In "Reinventing the Rhetorical Tradition: Finding Ways to Revalue Writing," Patrick Hartwell and Greg Waters briefly describe activities at colleges that center around the rhetorical…
Descriptors: College English, College Programs, Degree Requirements, English Departments
Download full textPrice, J. Randall – SACJTC Occasional Paper, 1998
Alternative instructional delivery options such as self-paced and flexible enrollment courses are designed to increase enrollment, promote retention, and encourage student success without lowering academic standards. The Fast Track Associate's Degree Program, developed by a team of faculty, staff, and administrators at Richland Community College,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration (Education), Associate Degrees, Community Colleges
Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1985
A variety of general education programs and evaluation approaches are described, with a focus on assessments of student attitudes and achievement. The introductory essay by Jerry G. Gaff, "A Practical Approach to Evaluation," presents a three-step evaluation approach, as well as suggestions for general education program directors, deans,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Church Related Colleges, Core Curriculum, Course Evaluation
Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1982
An article on graduate liberal studies (GLS) and descriptions of GLS programs are presented. In "The Concept of Graduate Liberal Studies," Allie M. Frazier considers GLS curricular offerings, characteristics of students pursuing these studies, and the future of GLS. GLS degree programs allow adults to pursue a liberal education, which is…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Books, Cultural Education, Degree Requirements
Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1983
The theme of this journal issue is "Institutional Renewal." Projects designed to address the issues of the 1980s at 18 colleges are described, and 15 definitions of institutional renewal are presented. Participating colleges were provided expert advice through the Association of American College's (AAC) Project Lodestar (renamed…
Descriptors: College Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Consultation Programs, Core Curriculum
