Architects of the Future. Selected Conference Papers, Volume 1. National Association for Developmental Education Annual Conference Proceedings (19th, Chicago, Illinois, February 22-26, 1995).

This conference proceedings publication addresses issues in developmental education at the postsecondary level. Papers included are: "Developmental Studies Teachers to Retention Specialists: Assets, Not Liabilities" (Carol H. Bader); "Primary and Secondary Orientation Support for One Underrepresented Group" (Allen R. Barlow and Kerri Heavens); "Magazines in Developmental Writing: An Innovative Reading-Writing Connection" (Sandra Karnei Chumchal); "Summary of the Final Report of the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges: Standards for Developmental and Introductory College Mathematics" (Betsy Darken); "Effects of Testing Methods on Outcomes in Developmental Algebra" (Jeanette W. Glover); "Breaking Down the Barriers" (Ellen Hendrix et al.); "A Fair Chance for All" (Trevor Hulme and Allen R. Barlow); "Academic Probation: A Road to Academic Success" (Marjorie L. Illingworth); "Arts Internships as Transition Space for Students At Risk" (Linda Adler Kassner and Terence Collins); "Tutor Training Enhanced By Knowledge of Tutee Expectations" (Joan L. Krabbe and Mark A. Krabbe); "Supplemental Instruction in Biology at the College Level" (Ofra N. Peled and Anna C. Kim); "Building Mathematical Understanding: From Counting to Chaos" (Patrick Perdew et al.); "Educating the Postsecondary Student with Learning Disabilities" (Linda Schnapp); "Integration of Basic Composition and Reading" (Caroline Stern); "Activities to Promote Achievement Among Mathematics Students" (Pamela V. Thomas and Jeanne L. Higbee); "Developing Experiential Learning Assignments for Composition Courses" (Edna M. Troiano); "Supplemental Instruction's Impact on Affect: A Follow-Up and Expansion" (Julia N. Visor et al.); "Mathematics Survival: A Linked Course" (Gideon L. Weinstein); and "Student's World: A Writing Assignment" (Annette C. Williams). (Individual papers contain references.) (NAV)