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Scully, Malcolm G. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
A new Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching study, "College: The Undergraduate Experence in America," reports deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and competing interests on college campuses that diminish the social and intellectual quality of the undergraduate experience. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, Competition, Higher Education, National Surveys
Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
At least 600 athletes failing to meet minimum academic standards to compete in college sports as freshmen are enrolled in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I institutions. The second annual NCAA survey shows that this year, as last, a high percentage are Black. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Athletes, Black Students, College Athletics
Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Secretary of Education William J. Bennett's new report that American education has improved, but not enough, criticizes teacher education quality and has drawn criticism from union leaders for not assigning more responsibility to the federal government. (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education