Reading improvement programs in senior colleges and universities

A Model for Identifying Learning Disabilities in College-Bound Students

“…In surveys done by Mason et al (1978) and Call (1977) of College Reading Improvement Programs, the principle reason for establishment of these programs was due to low scores on entrance exams.…”

“…In a study involving reading improvement programs in colleges in 42 states (Mason, Myers, & Callaway 1978), most junior colleges had courses for teaching reading. However, in those senior colleges investigated, there were few that have attempted a reading program.…”

Accommodating the Remedial Student in the Content Class

“…With the advent of equal opportunity laws and open admissions policies, many senior colleges and universities have attempted to address the needs of these students by initiating courses called remedial, basic skills, or developmental education. Mason, Myers and Callaway (8) reported that 64 percent of the colleges and universities responding to their nationwide survey provide reading improvement courses for such students. The Carnegie Council on Policy Studies in Higher Education found that comprehensive basic skills programs exist in 80 percent of the nation's institutions (13).…”

Percepts of the Place of College Reading Instruction among Faculty in Four Year Institutions

“…4. There is not continuity of auspices and administrative sponsorship from institution to institution (Chaplin, 1977;Huslin, 1975;Mason, Myers & Callaway, 1978).…”

“…Such a global survey has never been done. The only surveys of college reading programs have been of a demographic nature (Chaplin, 1977;Huslin, 1975;Mason, Myers & Callaway, 1978). No formal research has been directed toward the traditional disciplines which would provide a more accurate reflection of the nature of those attitudes and beliefs about the reading at the college level held by persons not directly concerned with the improvement of reading.…”