Proclaiming Library Worth in a Program Prioritization Process at a Mid-Sized Public University

Abstract

In an economic climate when colleges can no longer presume that legislators see institutions of higher learning as tacit public goods, institutions around the country are facing budget cuts. This article presents a case study of the experience of a mid-sized public state university and its Library in a budget crisis undergoing a university-wide program prioritization process. The authors review the process of writing three reports on the Library’s value, along with the approach to engaging staff in the process including a retreat. This article raises questions about what every library should consider assessing and provide tools for libraries navigating similar terrain.     

A New Approach to Quality Assurance for Higher Education

This article describes the Engineering Professors' Conference (EPC) approach to quality assurance for Higher Education Institutions, which is currently the only formalized alternative to British Standard 5750 'Quality Systems'. The EPC approach is based on principles of quality assurance and Total Quality Management which have been developed in industry. These ideas are briefly outlined, and an opinion expressed on the interpretation and application of BSS7S0 for HE. The EPC model is explained, illustrated with example elements taken from the EPC Specification and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. A top-down approach to the development of an institutional quality system is described, based on a quality policy statement. Areas of activity which have an important impact on the quality of education are identified, emphasising the quality assurance requirements of academic departments. Supporting and administrative quality system requirements are also described, as these also play an important role in the quality of education. Formal quality procedures and documentation in key areas are proposed.     

浅谈如何上好艺术体操选修课

对普通高校艺术体操选修课教学从形体姿态的培养、教学成套动作的编排,音乐的选择及口令、手势的运用等,进行了分析探讨.     

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浅析足球运动员意志品质及培养方法

阐述了足球运动中意志品质的作用和地位、培养足球运动员意志品质的意义及各种方法.     

中国男子足球队大赛期间阵容完整性的研究

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根据少年短跑运动员生长发育和项目特点，探讨了以短跑技术为中心的全面身体训练，发展步长、步频、速度耐力，掌握跑的放松技能，心理训练，合理的营养等。