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Abstracts and Reviews of Research in Higher Education, Number 15. College and University Calendars.

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Title: Abstracts and Reviews of Research in Higher Education, Number 15. College and University Calendars.
Authors: Melnick, Murray, Davidovicz, Herman M., Hofstra Univ., Hempstead, NY. Center for the Study of Higher Education.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 1971
Descriptors: Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Planning, Research Reviews (Publications), School Schedules, Semester System, Trimester System
Abstract: This report presents highlights of and summarizes 17 articles and papers on college calendars that were published between 1959 and 1970. The calendars discussed include the 2 semester calendar that operates on a 10-month year; the year-round calendar that adds 1 or 2 summer sessions to the 2 semester year; the interim-term calendar often designated as a 4-1-4 or 4-4-2, indicating that a short term can occur between semesters or after them; the trimester plan; and the quarter plan. In addition to reviewing the various calendars, some of the articles are concerned with the inefficiency of calendar planning. Only 1 article deals with the relationship of students' academic performance and a particular plan. (AF)
Journal Code: RIEMAR1972
Entry Date: 1972
Accession Number: ED056646
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This report presents highlights of and summarizes 17 articles and papers on college calendars that were published between 1959 and 1970. The calendars discussed include the 2 semester calendar that operates on a 10-month year; the year-round calendar that adds 1 or 2 summer sessions to the 2 semester year; the interim-term calendar often designated as a 4-1-4 or 4-4-2, indicating that a short term can occur between semesters or after them; the trimester plan; and the quarter plan. In addition to reviewing the various calendars, some of the articles are concerned with the inefficiency of calendar planning. Only 1 article deals with the relationship of students' academic performance and a particular plan. (AF)