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 Volume 4, Number 2
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 Virginia Currency, 1777 |
Multiple Intelligences |
Janet Laughlin's research details the characteristics of Howard Gardner's seven multiple intelligences and the implications for instruction. |
| STD 105: Process Groups as an Instructional Medium for Re-entry Women at Paul D Camp Community College by Elizabeth Creamer, Molly Duggin, and Ronald Kidd |
An effective team-based, group-oriented personal development from a woman's perspective course (STD 105) explores the effects of several issues on the re-entry woman: the role that society and culture play in influencing women’s vocational choices; women’s role; the economic necessity of work; stress; and relationships. A team-based approach provides a support system to help re-entry students better handle these issues, thus increasing their chances of success as well as their retention in college. |
| Optical Imaging Versus Paper Records Storage by Robert Baldygo |
Optically imaged, virtual storage of records is a viable alternative to physical storage and retention of college records. |
The Local College Board: A Commitment To Service |
Although local community boards are not part of the governing structure of the VCCS, local boards help presidents respond to the unique needs of their communities. |
| Revising Revision In Computer-Assisted English Classes by Helen Wilson |
Suggestions are given for how to monitor student revision processes in computer-assisted writing assignments that leave no "paper trail." |
| Tutorials and Other Web Aids by Anne Anderson, David Gray, and Jacque Dessino |
In a paper adapted from a presentation at the 1999 New Horizon's Conference, the authors provide details, expectations, and advantages of web-based tutorials and web-research doctoral. |
| Chaos in the Composition Classroom: Why Do Some
Classes Fail to Function? by Vickie Salmon |
When our classrooms seem chaotic and as students present challenges, chaos theory will help us calculate disorder, diversity, and change. |
| After the Sock Factory: Collaboration between Generations in
the Writing Center by Janet Hanks and Frances Heller |
Through awareness of the needs of nontraditional students and careful tutor training, the staff of NRCC's writing center assist students with both writing-related tasks and integration into academic life. |
| Revision of the Art Curriculum: A Question of Values by David Curtis |
Curriculum evaluation of VWCC'S two-year communication design program forced the art curriculum committee to examine four central issues and make difficult decisions about how best to serve its current student population. |
| In Recognition of VCCS Professional Development Grant Final Reports | After reviewing Spring 1996 – Spring 1998 VCCS Research Award Final reports, the Evaluation and Research Award subcommittees have awarded these reports following with "exemplary" and "honorable mention" status. |
