Reports results of a January, 1972 questionnaire which was mailed to 418 departments at universities and colleges in the U. S. Information relates to educational backgrounds of graduate students in nutrition; major coursework requirements; and, positions taken by students upon completion of their training. (LK)

Examines various challenges facing higher education in light of growing concern over the quality of undergraduate degree programs and the graduates of these programs and formulates recommendations to colleges of business. (Author/JOW)

Describes the first six years of language courses for nonlanguage specialists at the language center of the University of Kent, Canterbury, England. (DS)

This paper examines the organization and representation of time in certain kinds of undergraduate programs, here represented by a sociology program in a US university. Written requirements for the major are analyzed as constituting a "chart" that defines academic time in terms of units of before-after relationships. The paper shows how students…

Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has developed a successful interdisciplinary program in liberal arts core courses, entitled "Introduction to Liberal Arts." The goals of the program, operational structure and curriculum construction are reviewed. (Author/PG)

This document outlines undergraduate programs leading to degrees in environmental engineering from 22 schools across the country. The register includes general information on the school and program as well as specific information on admission requirements, degree requirements, course work, and faculty and student data. A copy of the questionnaire…

This document provides an assessment on a national scale of academically individualized degrees. Thirty-four institutions returned a completed general studies questionnaire; however, a number of institutions indicated the questionnaire did not fit their particular program. An Interdisciplinary Degree Follow-up Questionnaire was developed and sent…

In this particular instance, the Commission for Higher Education in Connecticut was charged with the responsibility of studying the development and awarding of undergraduate degrees and college credits for nontraditional forms of study and experience in the state. The Commission, in this report, states that thousands of Connecticut citizens find…

The author describes both the utility and the recognition of the two year degree alongside the four year model. (Author)

In order to make the most relevant kind of education available to individuals...we must create new options instead of offering only traditional fare under whatever new rationale." (Author/AL)

Over 50% of faculty teaching undergraduate agriculture courses (n=58) required use of word processing, Internet, and electronic mail; less than 50% required spreadsheets, databases, graphics, or specialized software. They planned to maintain or increase required computer tasks in their courses. (SK)

A survey of 422 deans of accredited business schools found that 71% support foreign language requirements for undergraduate business study; only 54% currently have them; 53% of private schools and 34.5% of public schools have requirements. Spanish is most beneficial and available, followed by Japanese and Chinese. (SK)

To prepare college graduates for careers in the magazine publishing industry, a magazine curriculum requires a complex array of disparate courses. Small colleges offer the best environment for reformatting magazine education. In order for a magazine curriculum to develop, grow, and thrive it must have access to students with specialized interests…

Reports on a national survey of 520 psychology programs on the number of mathematics and science courses required as part of the general education requirements for an undergraduate degree. Finds that an average of one mathematics course and two science courses are required. (CFR)

Are today's college students really educated men and women? Harvard frets that many are not, and proposes reforms. (Editor)