This paper outlines the context within which university archives developed and discussed the functions, processes, and problems involved in the operation of university archives. An introduction to the history and purpose of archives in human society is followed by a discussion of the role of the charter or policy statement in establishing an…

Identifies and analyzes factors within and without the University of Alberta that impeded the development of teacher education programs there prior to 1942. Concludes that eventually the university prevailed against the will of the provincial government, establishing that the knowledge and competence for determining the configuration of the…

This report describes the National Extension Leadership Development (NELD) Program. Section I offers interns' reflections on the meaning of NELD in Wisconsin. Section II is a history of NELD. Section III presents minutes of meetings of the National Advisory Committee. Sections IV-X provide overviews of the various programs offered through NELD in…

This document reviews the 10-year history of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), which is an intergovernmental organization that was created by Commonwealth of Nations heads of government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning and distance education knowledge, resources, and technologies. The following are among the topics…

This report concerns itself with the growth and progress of "general" university extension for the biennial period 1922-1924. By general university extension is meant extension activities of universities and colleges in the fields not covered by agricultural and home economics extension under the Federal subsidy acts through the Federal land-grant…