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Peer reviewedvan der Wende, Marijk; Kouwenaar, Kees – Higher Education Management, 1994
Objectives and issues underlying the international comparison of higher education programs, for the purpose of improving educational mobility among countries, are examined. Several recent studies suggesting methods for qualitative measurement and comparison are discussed, and promising directions are noted. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Administration, Comparative Education, Educational Mobility
Peer reviewedMurphy, Carole – Social Studies Texan, 1995
Profiles the Texas School Teacher Exchange Program (STEP) and presents research results evaluating its effectiveness. Respondents rated statements about the program on a Likert scale. Results showed conclusively that the program is valued highly by the participants with few reservations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Exchange, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedPatrick, William J.; Stanley, Elizabeth C. – Research in Higher Education, 1996
The British experience with nationwide research quality assessment exercises and newly-introduced measures to improve research program accountability is described. Consequences for institutions of higher education and for the system as a whole are examined, using the University of Glasgow (Scotland) as an example. Utility of performance indicators…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSizer, John; And Others – Higher Education, 1992
Discussion of performance indicators' use in government-institutional relationships and funding decisions for higher education institutions draws on experiences of five countries (Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom). Roles of political culture, educational funding system, and quality assessment procedures used for resource…
Descriptors: College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Education, Evaluation Criteria, Financial Support
Peer reviewedStanley, Elizabeth C.; Patrick, William J. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1998
Compares quality improvement and accountability processes in the United States and United Kingdom. For the United Kingdom, looks at quality audits, institutional assessment, standards-based quality assurance, and research assessment; in the United States, looks at regional and specialized accreditation, performance indicator systems, academic…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), College Administration, College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Analysis
