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Peer reviewedCantor, Leonard – Studies in Higher Education, 1989
A discussion of the state of American community colleges analyzes their principal functions, describes and analyzes current criticisms of the system, and evaluates trends in finance, governance, and administration. Trends in the California system are examined. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Role, Community Colleges, Educational Change
Peer reviewedWinter, Richard – Studies in Higher Education, 1993
Student evaluation methods (pass-fail vs. traditional grading) for Britain's honors curriculum are discussed. The British educational tradition concerning the honors degree is outlined, and the rationale for grading is examined. It is recommended that pass-fail grading based on specified learning outcomes be adopted for educational and practical…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Strategies, Degree Requirements, Educational Change
