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LEAD STORY from the December 1998, Advocate

New Directions!

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Inside this issue: the second edition of the new Advocate special section devoted to helping you succeed with students. This month's topical theme: How can NEA members in higher education become more proficient in developing and using inclusive teaching practices? For some practical ideas, click here.


Yes, It is an abuse of language to call this process "student evaluation." says, Spencer Davis, a history professor at Peru State College, is a negotiator for the Nebraska State College Education Association.

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Is too much weight given by administrators to student evaluations of faculty teaching?

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62% Yes {short description of image}38% No

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No, Student evaluations provide indicators of where faculty need improvement states, Rance Thomas, Ph.D., a professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice at Lewis & Clark Community College in Illinois.

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