The importance of knowledge to the effective development of economic growth in the twenty-first century has led to a number of initiatives such as lifelong learning, skills development and knowledge transfer. Of these, knowledge transfer has predominantly been concerned with the commercial exploitation of research knowledge. This article suggests…

Analyzes Kenyan educational research conducted over the past 25 years. Examines choice of research topics, research methodologies, training of researchers, funding, and research utilization. Advocates more action and participatory research, greater regional cooperation and coordination, publishing findings in accessible sources, and greater…

College and university institutional researchers can use unemployment insurance wage and related files to describe and compare students' workplace status before, during, and after enrollment. However, some issues must be addressed, including data delays, uncovered employment and other work status, confidentiality of records, information…

The aim of this paper is twofold. On one hand, to shed new light on the uneasy relationship of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) with foreign language (FL) pedagogy in the past and on the other, to explore the possible contribution of CALL to FL pedagogy. The first part of this research starts with a brief description of the first CALL…

Gives examples of space guidelines designed so that an institution can select planning modules for the allocation of space as well as for the acquisition and construction of new space. (MLF)

Examined the use of public spaces in a nursing home by elderly residents by means of systematic observations. A cluster analysis disclosed several common behavior patterns related to residents' health status. The results support the thesis that, as an individual's health declines, behavior will become less diverse. (JAC)

Facility analysis, an examination of a higher education complex, its buildings, and their relations in the systematic self-appraisal of the present and future competence of the institution and its ability to perform its mission, is discussed. (MLW)

The analysis of a building from an energy conservation and passive solar potential has three aspects: building envelope, landscaping, and room utilization. Typical conservation and solar control modifications are listed. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the use of school buildings by religious groups and looks at infringement of freedom of expression rights, accommodation of religious organizations and response to the needs of religious groups without violating first amendment prohibitions involving church-state relations. (JOW)

Used the Beck Depression Inventory to assess depression rates in college students (N=729). Examined relative proportions of depressed students among infirmary users, counseling center users, and class attenders, compared according to gender. Results showed that all female and male infirmary users were at risk for depression. (LLL)

Compares the awareness, use, and impressions of the Women's Resource Center in 476 traditional and 334 nontraditional female students. Results showed that traditional students were more aware of the center and that many of the programs offered by the center appealed to few traditional or nontraditional female students. (LLL)

A gross inventory of the teaching and clinical learning resources of the five U.S. colleges of podiatric medicine is described. A descriptive breakdown is provided along with illustrations of facilities. Some categories included in space allocation data are instructional staff, administrative staff, laboratory, outpatient clinic, learning…

Discusses how classrooms are distributed by size on a campus, how well they are used, and how their use changes with faculty and student needs and desires. Details how to analyze classroom space, use, and utilization, taking into account such factors as scheduling and classroom stations. (EV)

Presents survey results of collegiate fitness centers showing that they are rapidly changing and more popular than ever. Data reveal center sizes have increased 10 to 20% over the past five years and have greater numbers of equipment per 1,000 students. Diversity of programs and equipment are recommended for increasing facility usage.(GR)

Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey, is an open space facility. Follow-up studies of graduates and noncontinuing students indicate satisfaction with the structure. (Author/MLF)