This paper evaluates the performance of national higher education systems in 48 countries as measured with 20 variables grouped under the four headings of Resources, Environment, Connectivity and Output. Rankings within each module are then combined into an overall ranking that is topped by the United States followed by Sweden, Canada, Finland and…

This review of special education worldwide is based on questionnaire replies of appropriate ministries in 63 United Nations member states during 1993-94. Part 1 provides a summary and analysis of the information received and highlights trends, comparing situations reported in the previous survey (1986-87) with the present survey. This section…

The role of administrators serving in national centers established by the federal government to encourage and foster research, training, and service is investigated. Two national programs specifically examined in this report are centers for mental retardation research and human development, and university-affiliated training centers. The research…