Physics in Virginia [microform] : The State of the State's Public Undergraduate and Graduate Physics Programs. A Report by the Virginia Task Force on Physics. Presented to Virginia's Colleges and Universities and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Revised
- Bib ID:
- 5601985
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Richmond
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED403117
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- Description:
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- [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1996
- 55 p.
- Summary:
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This report, presented in nine parts, contains an executive summary and recommendations, historical background, the national context, a description of physics programs in Virginia for physics majors and those in other majors, a description of students' experiences in physics programs including alumni, an explanation of distribution of faculty responsibilities, a discussion of the recruitment and retention of women and minorities as students and faculty, a description of facilities, an explanation of the costs and benefits of physics programs, and a discussion of partnerships. The executive summary contains five major recommendations that are designed to: (1) preserve the strength of the existing programs while correcting some anachronisms; (2) bring many small programs together to produce teaching and research alliances; (3) and identify special opportunities on which physics departments can focus to attain national status. The recommendations suggest that physics programs should: (1) evaluate their curricula in light of future employment opportunities; (2) form alliances with other programs in physics and related disciplines; (3) communicate more effectively; (4) correct inequities in the enrollment of women and minorities; (5) and keep track of costs and benefits more effectively. (DDR)
- Notes:
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Genre/Form:
- Reports, Descriptive
- Other authors/contributors:
- Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Richmond
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1996
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