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Humanities In An Age Of Uncertainty, Norman Penlington

Perspectives (1969-1979)

The substance of this paper was given at the recent (Oct. 1976) conference of the Association of General and Liberal Studies held at the College of Basic Studies , Boston University.

In the few minutes at my disposal what can I, who am approaching the end of my formal teaching career, tell you who are just beginning or who are midway? Although I have spent a lifetime finding my way in this age of uncertainty I can relate some useful teaching experiences.

The Fallacy Of Elitism In General Education, Robert A. Dentler

Perspectives (1969-1979)

An address prepared for the Association of General and Liberal Studies Conference, 1976

Much has been written by academic historians about anti-intellectualism in North America, but the same academic brotherhood has had little to say on the subject of academic elitism. This subject may be too close to home. Elitism has been rife among North American academics for 300 years. The term elite springs from the French. It is related to the Latin for the elect. It refers to one who is chosen - to the flower, the cream, the aristocracy. Political scientists have extended the term to its natural …

The Social Sciences In General Education, Bobby G. Bell

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Proponents of general education maintain that every person is worthy of an education that is most general. Translated into a formal curriculum general education refers to that part of a student's education lying outside his area of specialization. Cultural and social literacy remain the dominant goals. Even though controversy surrounds the definition of general education and the philosophical approaches to its realization, the objective seems to be clear, that education "for an informed responsible life in our society" and "that part of a student's education which looks first of all to his life as a responsible human being and citizen." …

Perspectives Vol. 7 No. 3

Perspectives (1969-1979)

No abstract provided.

Interdisciplinary Perspectives Vol. 8 No. 2

Perspectives (1969-1979)

No abstract provided.

Capstone 75: Interdisciplinary Turmoil And Triumph At The College Of Basic Studies, Boston University, William E. Davis Jr., George F. Estey

Perspectives (1969-1979)

We here report on an integrative interdisciplinary effort at the College of Basic Studies of Boston University. We are persuaded that the kind of project examined here is well within the grasp of all general liberal programs, whereas a total program of interdisciplinary studies probably is not achievable, for a host of professional and departmental reasons.

Boston University's College Of Basic Studies: A Non-Traditional Approach Which Successfully Serves Marginal Applicants, Charles P. Fogg, Gene M. Smith

Perspectives (1969-1979)

The authors are pleased to acknowledge the generous support of the Esso Education Foundation and the George A. Ramlose Foundation; as well as, the vital institutional support and encouragement of Judson Rea Butler, the founding dean of the College, Horatio M. LaFauci , under whose leadership the College flourished for 14 years, Brendan F. Gilbane the current dean and Dean B. Doner the Academic Vice President of Boston University.

The College of Basic Studies (CBS) offers a successful, 2-year, post secondary educational program designed specifically to serve low-achieving students. It admits applicants who are denied admission into 4-year programs at …

Week By Week, Hour By Hour (A Teacher's Journal Of A General Studies Course), Francis L. Gross

Perspectives (1969-1979)

The confused motorist stopped by the watermelon stand on a dusty back road in Eastern Kansas. The weather was July-drip. The sunny kind of drip, the kind where the only drip is trickling down from a wet slot on your shirt to where your belt bunches the shirt up on your hips. "How do you get to Topeka?" said the tourist. The reply from an old man in overalls, "If I was you, Mister, I sure as hell wouldn't start from here."

There isn't anyplace else to start, except from where you are, on a trip. So, I'm going to …

The Little College At Bowling Green: Developing Critical Thinking Skills In A General Education Context, James L. Litwin, Richard C. Giardina, M. Neil Browne

Perspectives (1969-1979)

For the past five years , the Little College at Bowling Green State University has been experimenting with various approaches to developing the critical thinking skills of incoming freshmen . Data resulting from evaluative research completed demonstrate that students can be helped to achieve significant gains in their ability to think critically. They also suggest differences in the viability of alternative curricular approaches to achieve this goal. The paper itself profiles many of the problems and issues pertinent to "experimenting" programs, including assumptions about the goals of general education, faculty recruitment, pedagogy, and evaluation . At present , the Little …

Student Ratings Of Instruction: The Developmentalist Viewpoint, Lawrence J. Israel

Perspectives (1969-1979)

A recent review of studies concerning student ratings of instruction¹ indicates some probabilities that may be related to the intellectual and moral development of the college student. The studies indicate that the following apply:

1. Most rating forms measure the amount of rapport the instructor establishes.

2. The dimension of teaching skill is strongly influenced by teacher characteristics.

3. Teacher characteristics are more influential than course characteristics in skill ratings.

4. There is probably a weak positive correlation between instructor rank and student ratings.

5. The inconsistency of results in such studies may be the most singular element of …

Testing In The Arts: Aesthetic Perception Is A Part Of Human Intelligence, Warren Sylvester Smith

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Simply stated like this , who would argue about it? The recognition of forms and patterns - visual or aural - the sensitive distinction among colors, the interpretation of movement or gesture - all of these are patently human accomplishments , and mastery of them is generally recognized as evidence of a kind of superiority. The statement would seem more commonplace than revolutionary.

But, as with many a principle honored in the abstract, putting it into educational practice would be revolutionary. Although the notion of measuring intelligence is no longer fashionable, our aptitude and achievement tests do imply two major …

General Education As An Alternative To Liberal Education: Some Dissenting Views, M. Neil Browne, Lisa Licata

Perspectives (1969-1979)

At a time in the development of higher education when colleges and universities are competing for students by appealing almost solely to student requests for job-related training, a discussion of alternative approaches to pre-professional training may appear anachronistic. However, this ascendent vocationalism has actually contributed to an expanding dialogue on the meaning of general education. Those of us disburbed by the deemphasis of general education on most campuses have become increasingly self-conscious about the content and quality of our general education offerings. If we are going to maintain a flourishing general education component in higher education, we must present a …

General Education: What Should Be Its Focus?, Paul F. Haas

Perspectives (1969-1979)

It is apparently fashionable today to study and discuss the alternative methods used to teach the principles courses in the social sciences. Many of us have read about and have examined texts with greater lucidity and/or topical orientation. Many of us have also attempted to make our principles courses more relevant (assuming we can define relevant) by altering the course content or means of delivery. However, how many of us have actually attempted to define the purpose of our principles courses and have designed them specifically to pursue that purpose? Let us be even more challenging and inquire how many …

What Are We Going To Do About The Current Threat To The Idea Of A University?, Joseph R. Royce

Perspectives (1969-1979)

The university never has been a "strong" social institution, but it has seen better days as a bastion of learning. Since it is one of the few havens for the creative minority, it is obvious that continued neglect of this institution will be detrimental to the development of "high" culture. The point is that it is the creative minority - artists, philosophers, scientists - who provide the new awarenesses, values, and sensitivities which are necessary for the dynamics of a complex, modern culture.

A View On Three Days Of General Education Summary Address, Agls Convention, Cbs 1976, Francis L. Broderick

Perspectives (1969-1979)

While everybody shied away from defining humanities or liberal studies or 1 general education, some essential notions about these complex topics, so much a part of our lives and work, came through in what was said by us all. Let me try a couple of definitions. With appropriate nods to diffidence, let me just say flatly that the definition of the humanities should include at least the following elements: 1) centrality of concern on human beings rather than on structures of society or on the processes of nature; 2) attention to, probably focus on, the individual rather than the group; …

Perspectives Vol. 8 No. 1

Perspectives (1969-1979)

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Bryn Mawr College College Catalogue And Calendar, 1976-1978, Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College Calendar

Volume contains calendars of undergraduate courses, calendars of The Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, and calendars of The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for 1976-77 and 1977-78.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Thomas Raskin, Robert Brant, Jill Leauber, George Geist

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Soloists named for Messiah • Party hangover • Ec Club hears oil co. view of energy crisis • Guidelines approved for records access • Faculty grievances presented to adm. • U.S.G.A.: Risen from the dead? • Editorial: Malcontents or outdated policy? • Letters to the editor: On student rights • Super game, super season

The Ursinus Weekly, November 20, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, James Grosh, Judith James, Stephen M. Lange, Nancy Weatherwax, Alan Stetler, Cindy Poots, David Dewitt, Jennifer Byerly, George Geist, Andrew Schwartz, Mary Beth Kramer, Kevin Gault, Stephanie Dent

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sub-stantial lunch presented by Union • Dorm visitation reform urged • The Party's over • Explosive evidence • Student letter sent to Board • New Student Affairs subcommittee formed • Editorial: Communication before tragedy • Letters to the editor: Reactions • Grad. School crunch etc. • ProTheatre puts best foot forward • Coffeehouse reviewed • State of the Union • New service at Myrin • Forum review: Lindsay on energy • Photo exhibit opens • 1-6-1 And something must be done! • Ursinus' women's hockey starlets repeat success! • Wrestler's preview • Manning's men • C. C. team • NBA …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 13, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Margaret Horioka, Jina Jones, George Geist, Sharon Tuberty, Cathryn Mccarthy, Barbara J. Grider, Alan Stetler, Alan M. Taren, Mary Beth Kramer, Bob Molarz, Joseph Saraco, Andrew Schwartz, Carolyn Bechtold

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Volleyball team is Division "A" champ • Myrin hrs. changed? • Pre-legal Soc. is revived • SFARC update • U.S.A. as seen by Kahata • Temple University lists Irish Studies • Pollution expert talks • Editorial: Pride and perseverance • Editor's comment: My reply to your opinions • Saturday Lunch • Forum review: Ambassador discusses U.N. • Bearpit opens • A new light on Lantern • Newmans organize • A conversation in the board room • Devils demonize Bears! • Diving into action • Intramurals • Mr. Karas • NBA West • A season of kicks

The Ursinus Weekly, November 6, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Nancy Weatherwax, Robert Brant, Rae Blake, Stephen M. Lange, James Grosh, Alan Stetler, George Geist, Joseph Saraco, Donald R. Whittaker, Jina Jones

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lloyd joins German Dept. • Parking problems • AAUP speaker discusses Union • Student apprehended • Psych Club news • State of the Union • Hot flicks in Philly • Gurzynski hits century mark • Bearettes tie W. C. • Widener wallops whazoo's woefuls! • Phila. Sixers' hoopla • Here and there • El Espanol viva

The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Robert A. Searles, Barbara Broadbent, James Grosh, Barbara J. Grider, Alan Stetler, Robert Brant, Joseph Saraco, Warren Fritz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

16 U.C. seniors named to "Who's who" • Prof. presides • U.C. Founder's Day to honor church • Dr. Isaac Asimov named speaker • Editorial: Ursinus' infirmary is ailing! • Letters to the editor: Soccer regrets; Speaking out; Resident vs. day; An open letter to Richard J. Whatley • Newest P.E. prof • Visitor notes strange customs • Renowned sculptor presents project • Forum review: Lisa A. Richette speaks at Ursinus • Ursinus wins! • We're no. 1! • Between innings

Volume Xcv, Number 4, October 17, 1975, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 16, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Robert Brant, Jina Jones, Barbara Broadbent, Robert Brancatelli, Barbara J. Grider, Cathryn Mccarthy, James Grosh, Alan Stetler, Joseph Saraco, George Geist, Patrick Lang

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

S.F.A.R.C. reps meet, discuss Library & proctors • Homecoming day is coming • Students, V.P. Richter discuss false alarm • Union plans mini-courses • Library Assoc. to meet at U.C. • New instructor • Editorial: Pride, not prejudice • Letter to the editor: Day vs. resident • Saturday Lunch • Speak up or give up • Freedom of speech • State of the Union • George Allen's Ursinus Redskins • Our captains • Ursinus offense falters

The Ursinus Weekly, October 9, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Rae Blake, Grace Olmeda, Ruth Jones, Charles Reese, Thomas Raskin, Warren Fritz, Lee De Lary, Stephen M. Lange, Alan Stetler, Robert A. Searles, Cathryn Mccarthy, Maryann Quartuccio, Joseph Saraco, George Geist, Christina Burke, Andrew Schwartz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

'79 elects Delli-Bovi; Jill Leauber fills vacancy • Ursinus hosts family fete • Danforth Foundation offers fellowships • Dept. addition • From the cluttered desk of the U.S.G.A. President • Correction • Editorial: The Fact, after or before • Focus: Dr. Parsons • Overview: Intro. Philosophy • Lions in another Bowl? • The Throwaway children • U.S.G.A. Carnival • Phila. singers open season • Aerosmith: Bedlam • Opportunity for women • Reflections: A letter home • AFC forecast • George McGinnis: $3 million man • Field hockey report • Lebanon Valley crushes Ursinus

The Ursinus Weekly, October 2, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Alan Stetler, George Geist, Grace Olmeda, Barbara J. Grider, Kevin Leibensperger, David Dewitt, Jina Jones, Barbara Ann Vincent, Cathryn Mccarthy, Robert Brant, Sheryl Barbin, Leonard Ulan, Sharon Taberty, Cindy Poots, Judith Crawford, Nancy Weatherwax, Carolyn Bechtold, Warren Fritz, Stephen M. Lange, James Grosh, Joseph Saraco

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Meetings on Perkiomen Valley growth • In memoriam • Gene Shue presents: Year of the Sixers • City planner speaks • Ursinus College appoints Assoc. Prof. of Education • Kane earns Doctorate • Editorial: A different year? • Is there more to life? • New dorms renovated • Saturday Lunch • Forum series opens: Nina Deutsch • Musical notes • Chris Hillman rated • New events at Walnut • Nancy Drew revisited • Alumnus is named to Library post • British history specialist joins Ursinus faculty • Instructor returns to Ursinus • Pa. Dutch Program is success • Instructor appointed …

Volume Xcv, Number 1, September 20, 1975, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Amy Judith Halbstein, Charles Reese, Richard Fair, Nancy Weatherwax, George Geist, Rich Mcintyre, Ann Weibezahl, Stephen Horstmann, Alan Stetler, Joseph Saraco, Cindy Poots, Sandra Gabrill

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Cope accepts history post at U. of Nebraska • Questionnaire summarized • UC faculty hears speaker from AAUP • U.C. Plans for Bicentennial • From the cluttered desk of the U.S.G.A. president • George Bause wins Scotland scholarship • Editorial: Last moments • Focus: Ms. Swanson • Wolsey Hall: British study • Alvarez attends seminar • Changes at library: Dr. Yost resigns post • Letters to the editor: Pets • Alumni elects • Intramural golf winners • Senior comments: Geoffery Higgins • Commencement • Earns degree • From the president • Cub and Key elects • Senior Spotlight: Dave …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 8, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, Charles Reese, Carolyn Bechtold, Nancy Weatherwax, Robert A. Searles, Alan Stetler, Rachel Mcclain, Cindy Poots, Donald R. Whittaker, Donna Whitney, Norman R. Kolb, David Dewitt, Joseph Saraco

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

From the cluttered desk of the U.S.G.A. President • Band finishes • B.C. to A.D. • Record review: Straight shooter - Bad Company • Letters to the editor • Parents' Day plea: Donations for care • Spring Parents' Day events scheduled • Track team takes fourth • Lantern elects • Placement Office active for students • Award to Noar • Telethon • Night school • "How to Succeed" • Suds abound in "Shampoo" • Baseball drops two • Girls win

The Ursinus Weekly, May 1, 1975, Ruth Von Kummer, George Geist, Jill Leauber, Marilyn Harsch, Carolyn Crandall, Charles Reese, Cathryn Mccarthy, Alan Stetler, Robert Brant, Joseph Saraco, Kevin Gault, Richard Abernethy

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

S.F.A.R.C. update • Meistersingers: More than music • USGA questionnaire encourages response • New Yorker critic graduation speaker • Medical school entrances • "How to succeed" debuts tomorrow in Bearpit • Editorial: Disgust: By the students, of the students! • Letters to the editor: Meekness? • Alumni meet • Feminism: Where? • Inexpensive or just plain cheap • Actors comment • Conflict simulation activities • 2 games, 2 losses • Tennis time • Intramurals • Focus: Steve Fisher • Flyers go for cup! • Lacrosse lookout • Request