The history of Fordham Law School from its inception in 1904 is outlined, with attention given to curriculum development, change and expansion of facilities, and a variety of administrations and administrative styles. (Journal availability: Fordham Law Review, Lincoln Center, 140 W. 62nd St., New York, NY 10023, $4.00.) (MSE)

Recent critics of community colleges wrongly argue that early junior colleges in California were created not to democratize education, but to keep the university exclusive. The first state junior college law was passed in California in 1907, allowing high schools to offer 2 years of postsecondary work at a time when high schools were not yet…

The principles underlying research and development centers or parks are reviewed, the history and current status of such undertakings in Europe are described, and the university perspective on participation in them is discussed. (Author/MSE)

When a new clinical sciences facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was scheduled to open it had a poor image due to budget problems, labor strikes, inaccurate rumors, and community distrust. An extensive program of receptions, media events, a dedication, and a health-planning conference brought new support. (MSE)

The development of the Grenoble-Meylan (France) science park is described, highlighting the process by which the need for careful and coordinated planning was needed. (Author/MSE)