An educational feasibility framework is described which considers constraints to feasibility, sources of data for determining feasibility, and feasibility study methodology. (Author)

The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation researched the market for a racquetball facility in 1979. In 1980, the decision was made not to build public courts, based on research results indicating that the courts would not be self-sustaining. Results are discussed and displayed in tabular form. (CJ)

A feasibility analysis of the use of film criticism methods in the evaluation of microcomputer-based instructional packages is presented. (Author)

Addresses the possibility of diversifying the resource base of public libraries dependent on property taxes for funding through the setting of fees for library services, and reports on a pricing policy adopted by the Dallas Public Library System. Twenty-seven references are cited. (FM)

Reexamines the feasibility of automatic thesaurus generation by establishing a framework for analyzing the degree of correspondence between automatically generated thesauri and a thesaurus of the same terms constructed by subject specialists. (Author/FM)

A feasibility study of the European Laboratory for Equal Opportunities Training concluded that expertise about women in the work force and training should be used more strategically and systematically. Networks need to be strengthened to share information on mainstreaming equal opportunities. (SK)

A survey of 101 college aviation faculty that received a 79% response indicated that 68.3% agree on the current need and 75.9% on the future need for a nonengineering doctoral program in aeronautical/aerospace sciences; 51% believe the Council on Aviation Accreditation would be more willing to accredit institutions with such programs. (SK)

Discussion of the development of expert systems for cataloging focuses on a feasibility study conducted at the National Agricultural Library. Topics addressed include the nature of cataloging expertise; limitations of existing expert systems; research on cataloging expertise; and a model for cataloging expertise based on five cataloging task…

Seeks counselors' views of using the Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life (SEIGoL) to investigate the feasibility of the tool. Data reveal that the SEIQoL provided users with a graphic, visual and dynamic means to identify important areas that contributed to their quality of life and it appeared to enhance the reflective…

This "theme" issue offers 17 articles all on the subject of dentistry education programs sponsored by the Macy project, a 24-month effort to assess the feasibility of "community-based clinical dental education." Following an introduction, articles are grouped into those concerning problems (financing dental education, public financing of dental…

The feasibility of the laboratory production of copper metal from a readily available, naturally occurring mineral malachite utilizing techniques that are consistent with the time period of around 4000 B.C.E. is presented. The starting materials are inexpensive and convenient and the procedure involves no hazardous reagents and produces no…

A qualitative study of was conducted to have an insight about public school teachers' use of instructional applications and their daily practices. The specific objective of this study was, to explore how teachers apply instructional theories, methodologies, strategies and techniques in their lessons before the implementation of new constructivist…

Pursuant to Education Code 66903, the California Postsecondary Education Commission is charged with reviewing and commenting on the need for new academic programs at California's public colleges and universities and with making recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor. In September 2006, the Commission considered a proposal to establish…