Equity and efficiency questions indicated that the state cannot afford unlimited-cut policies in universities without compensation for the wastes involved. The cross-sectional data showed that absences affect grades adversely. A method is herein outlined whereby absentee students compensate the state for its losses in proportion to their unexcused…

The study found that counseled students graduated at a higher rate within four years and use of either service was associated with a reduced rate of leaving in bad standing, grade point average below 2.0. The results define a potential accountability basis for these services in terms of educational outcomes. (Author)

At a time when counseling services in general are under critical scrutiny, and human development instruction is relatively unknown in the academic sphere, adequate means must be achieved to illustrate the impact of these offerings on students and how they help to fulfill an institution's goals while supporting themselves. This paper describes an…

Project-based learning for students at the Open University, Great Britain, was studied through interviewing and the administration of a questionnaire. Group discussion interviews were conducted with approximately 200 students and individual interviews with about 50 part-time tutors who were responsible for the direct face-to-face contact arranged…