Intelligence is a well-studied construct in psychology that has correlational relationships with many educational, employment, and health outcomes. However, prior research indicates that incorrect beliefs about intelligence are widespread. In an effort to discern the degree to which the psychology curriculum is responsible for these inaccuracies,…

This article describes the development of the Inquiry Institute, a collaboration of scientists from a science department and science educators from a school of education. The history of the institute and the benefits to students, faculty, and the institution are presented. The institute is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and ongoing…

The writings of several philosophers are discussed concerning the issue of defining philosophy. The philosopher aims at the world, at knowledge and understanding rather than at self-expression. (JMF)

Describes the English program and the role it plays at Doane College, Nebraska. (JK)

Multidimensional scaling was performed on scholars' judgments about the similarities of the subject matter of different academic areas. Three dimensions were common to the solutions of both samples: (a) existence of a paradigm, (b) concern with application, and (c) concern with life systems. (Author)

Discusses the evolution of the chemical engineering department at Iowa State. Describes the undergraduate and graduate programs, the department facilities, and faculty activities. (MLH)

Departments of preventive medicine can survive through unity, which can be achieved through majority agreement on a new and specific definition of preventive medicine. A definition is proposed that is based on a review and analysis of recent progress in the prevention of the major causes of mortality. (MLW)

Explores the implications of the "discount store" metaphor as it is commonly used and understood. Argues that "K-Mart U" would emphasize a predictable level of quality and convenience, and recognize and honor that few students are as dedicated to the life of the intellect as professors, and design course requirements and assignments to assure…

Survey of college course offerings in organizational communication. (CH)

Perspective (the ability of an educated individual to evaluate the significance of things and events in relation to other things and events) is seen as critical to undergraduate education. Perspective offers a view that should be broadening and is seen as the essence of liberal education. (MLW)

Presents information obtained from department heads of 148 communication departments in four-year colleges and universities across the United States. Examines data related to departments' current, expected, and desired course offerings. Suggests that communication departments are making moderate efforts to cover a broad range of…

Evaluation of cooperative university and state department of education continuing education program in consultation and curriculum-based assessment revealed significant gains in practitioner competencies. Specific skills associated with modules on behavioral consultation, curriculum-based assessment, and referral question consultative decision…

Presents information about East European higher education in comparison with that in the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and concludes that American education at this level is more efficient and superior to most everything encountered in the studied countries, including the U.S.S.R. (CC)

Discusses the status of speech communication as an academic discipline in light of Heckhausen's seven disciplinary criteria and in terms of three areas of growth and vitality characteristic of speech communication. Suggests additional criteria which might affect the discipline's future survival. (JMF)

Describes changes in philosophy, departmental objectives, departmental title, curriculum, and faculty made by the chair of a speech communications and theater department in a small liberal arts college. (SR)