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Ciofalo, Andrew – 1988
Addressing the need to prepare college graduates for careers in book publishing, this report examines the necessity and structure of a book publishing curriculum at the undergraduate level at Loyola College in Maryland. A 1977 bulletin by the American Association of Publishers (AAP) cited a lack of awareness of publishing as a possible career, and…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements
Business Officer, 1983
Guidelines issued separately by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) and the American Library Association (ALA) concerning the fair use of copyrighted materials are presented. In addition, a UW memo is presented that covers background information on the Copyright Law and multiple copy reproduction of copyrighted materials for classroom use.…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Instruction, College Libraries, Compliance (Legal)
Shingleton, John D.; Scheetz, L. Patrick – 1985
Information on job market trends for 1985-1986 college graduates is presented in narrative summaries and statistical tables. Attention is directed to trends in hiring, expected starting salaries, campus recruiting activities, and other related topics, based on a survey of a cross-section of 710 employers from business, industry, government, and…
Descriptors: Business, College Graduates, Employment Opportunities, Higher Education
Benedict, John T. – 1977
The scope of this book covers metrication management. It was created to fill the middle management need for condensed, authoritative information about the metrication process and was conceived as a working tool and a prime reference source. Written from a management point of view, it touches on virtually all aspects of metrication and highlights…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Guides, Business Administration, Instruction
Pfeiffer, William S. – ADE Bulletin, 1988
Examines the process of English professors taking a year's leave of absence in industry. Discusses useful job activities; effects that the work can have on teaching, research, and interaction with colleagues; pitfalls to avoid in planning a leave; and ways that department heads can help make the leave flow smoothly. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Industry, Leaves of Absence, Professional Development
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Livingston, Myra Cohn – New Advocate, 1988
Argues that reading of just any kind is not enough to stave off the effects of television. Contends that the reading must involve quality books, rather than mass-marketed, instantly gratifying books geared to the lowest common denominator. (JK)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation, Popular Culture, Publishing Industry
Curtis, Melinda Burdette – Currents, 1984
Suggestions for undertaking and succeeding at publishing an institutional history address these issues: expectations, funding, choosing an author, stirring interest among alumni, involving alumni and older faculty, determining a writing approach, layout, and publishing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, Authors, College Faculty, Colleges
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Powell, Susan – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1984
In order to implement industry-education cooperative activities without encountering some significant problems, institutions must consider beforehand the kind of relationship and responsibilities required, and clearly outline assumptions, mutual goals, resources, priorities, and evaluation criteria. Types of cooperative agreements include…
Descriptors: College Administration, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Higher Education
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Carter, Robert – SRA Journal, 1997
Using personal computer spreadsheet software, standard corporate financial analysis can help university research administrators communicate the value of research and development to sponsors and other stakeholders; balance projects, technologies, or categories of research; and continually assess the value of investing in ongoing projects. It also…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Business Administration, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Wilson, Judy – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
An overview of integrated learning systems (ILS) is provided. Twelve companies marketing products under the term ILS are identified. Philosophical approaches, curriculum areas, management systems, costs, and company stability are discussed as important considerations for schools considering these companies. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
McMasters, John H.; Ford, Stephen D. – Engineering Education, 1990
Discussed are means of enhancing engineering education and the process of bridging the gap between industry and academe. The change in the corporate culture is described. Partnerships between schools and industry are advocated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Design, Educational Trends, Engineering Education
Schwartz, Marilyn – 1995
Intended to promote bias-free and non-sexist language in scholarly writing, this book was developed after a 1988 survey undertaken by the American Association of University Presses indicated that scholarly publishing was lagging behind other areas of publishing in adopting correct language usage. The book is the result of the work of a task force…
Descriptors: Bias, English, Faculty Publishing, Higher Education
Fishman, Stephen – 1996
Based on the premise that anyone who works with words needs to understand copyright law, this handbook provides forms and step-by-step instructions for protecting all types of written expression under United States and international copyright law. The handbook discusses: (1) how to register a written work with the copyright office; (2) what types…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Electronic Publishing, Fair Use (Copyrights), Legal Problems
Baum, Joan, Comp. – 1990
This booklet, the result of meetings of a college faculty seminar held during academic year 1989-1990 provides observations and advice concerning the basics on how to get published. The advice comes from faculty experience and the thoughts offered from invited guests familiar with writing, editing, and publishing in the academy. The booklet…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Publishing, Higher Education, Professional Development
Benjaminson, Peter – 1992
Providing a guide to academic authors with a manuscript in hand, this book explains the book publishing process step-by-step and provides examples of the actual experiences (good and bad) of academic authors. Chapters in the book are entitled: (1) It Doesn't Have to Be This Way; (2) Agents: Can't Live with'Em, Can't Live without'Em; (3)…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Faculty Development, Faculty Publishing, Higher Education
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