Consequently, Ewert does not anticipate the use of quotations in the upcoming edition.
The balance between qualitative and quantitative information and the presentation of statistics claimed the primary attention of the committee members at the meeting.
"It is that connection between content and evaluation that we never seem to get," said Dean of Undergraduate Education Susan G. Pedersen '82, chair of the CUE.
Some wished to see the inclusion of more qualitative analysis and fewer "detached" graphs and charts, while others supported the opposite.
Members of the committee also expressed concern that Guide editors maintain objectivity in writing their analyses.
Several of those in attendance recommended the incorporation of an objective summary at the end of each evaluation, providing the reader with basic course information, such as the type of course--survey or seminar--and level of advancement.
"The course function and which students it serves should be included," Pedersen said.
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