The Rise and Fall of Binary Systems in Two Countries and the Consequences for Universities.

Williams, Bruce

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Rise and Fall of Binary Systems in Two Countries and the Consequences for Universities.

Williams, Bruce

Studies in Higher Education, v17 n3 p281-93 1992

Recent elimination of binary higher education systems in the United Kingdom and Australia have common causes (increased secondary school retention, trend toward government regulation and away from autonomy, academic improvement of polytechnics). However, changes made in the systems are different and will affect educational opportunities, teaching quality, and research differently. (MSE)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Centralization, College Role, Comparative Education, Educational Change, Educational Planning, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Higher Education, Private Education, Public Education, Public Policy, Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia; United Kingdom

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