The history of the University of Humberside (England) is traced and related to patterns of local, regional, and national development of higher education. The modern University of Humberside emerged from six separated colleges, the first originating in 1861 and the remaining five were founded before World War I. Two began as teacher training…

Traces the history of the tuition tax credit campaign since the 1800s. Views the Mueller v Allen decision, which allows tax credits for public and private school expenses, as a landmark Supreme Court decision and progress toward an equitable distribution of the nation's educational resources. (DMM)

At the present time, the universities in Alberta remain, as do the universities in the rest of Canada, autonomous though accountable institutions. An account is given of attempts during the 1970s to change the decentralized nature of Alberta's universities. (CJB)

The federal role in postsecondary education since 1787 is traced. Attention is directed to the types of indirect federal support toward postsecondary education until the first Higher Education Act of 1965, and the kinds of national priorities served by the current federal role in postsecondary education. Future projections and the implications of…

The relationship between developing a national identity and schooling is explored in the Canadian historical context. Emphases is placed on the constitutional difficulties faced by the federal government in evolving a national educational policy. (CJB)

This dissertation explores the history of junior colleges in the United States. Each of its five chapters examines an aspect of these colleges, such as community interests and state legislation. Chapter 1 discusses junior college historiography, testing the conventional explanation of the junior college's origins and early development against the…

The report of the agricultural and mechanical colleges for the year 1916-17 has more than ordinary significance on account of the important relation of those institutions to the war. From the beginning they have cooperated closely with the Government in furnishing a large quota of men with military training. Courses have been added which will…

The article summarizes the differences in the role of the federal government in education in Canada and the United States. It describes how the Canadian government participates indirectly in education and how the provinces react to federal participation, and calls for the establishment of a federal office of education. (SB)

Kandel's reputation as a giant in the field of comparative education rests upon his magisterial surveys of educational systems in which he developed an intricate pattern of educational, political, historical, and philosophical relationships, with his theme being the relationship between education and the state. (Author/BRR)

The intervention of the Canadian government in financing Quebec universities has followed various paths through individual or institutional direct or indirect grants, operating or investment grants, and fiscal transfers. The historical evolution of federal grants to Quebec universities is described by singling out four periods. In French.…

Sierra Leone's Bo School was established in 1906 by British colonial officials to educate chiefs' sons for subordinate positions. Nevertheless, the school contributed to creation of the postindependence ruling class. Enrollment, curriculum, student life, responsibilities of British and African teachers, and alumni networks are examined. Contains…

This book tells the story of Canada's universities and the public policies that have shaped and supported them focusing on university and government interdependence. The book concentrates on the period from the mid-1950s to the early 1990s. However, Chapter 1 begins with a summary account of the development of Canadian universities from their…

The popular image of the "Education Governor" was investigated, with attention to: (1) the extent to which the specific education measures proposed in inaugural and state of the state addresses of 20 "Education Governors" of the 1960s through 1980s corresponded with the subsequent actions of these officials; and (2) the…

Winchester's article, discussing the university and academic freedom, fails to recognize a number of important truths about postsecondary education in Alberta. Academics cannot act outside the political culture that sustains them, nor do all wisdom and all reason lie within the University of Alberta. (MT)

Traces the historical relationship of Canada's educational system to its constitution. Concludes that the significance of the patriation of Canada's constitution for education includes strengthening a drive for bilingual education, promoting equality of opportunity, and continuing education as a provincial concern while unifying, nationally, the…