In the last decade, the fast technological and social transformations have been placing new demands on Higher Education (HE) systems to update their educational offers. Grounded in the broader discourse on the impact of such transformation on HE, this article relies on Text Mining (TM). We consider as a case study the Italian HE system, providing…

The purpose of this interview is to discuss the aims, objectives and achievements of a pioneering European masters degree -- in the context of the politics of higher education and the economics of the creative industries.

This report describes the early childhood degree programs offered in Maryland, focusing on variations in program content, age-group focus, student field-based learning, and faculty characteristics, as well as the extent to which Maryland early care and education (ECE) higher education programs are incorporating early math, family engagement, and…

Maryland is home to more than 430,000 children under the age of six; 73 percent of these young children have all available parents in the labor force and thus potentially need child care. Stakeholders and advocates in Maryland are committed to advancing strategies that improve early care and education (ECE) services, including workforce…

Maryland is home to more than 430,000 children under the age of six; 73 percent of these young children have all available parents in the labor force and thus potentially need child care. Stakeholders and advocates in Maryland are committed to advancing strategies that improve early care and education (ECE) services, including workforce…

The article analyzes the goals, objectives and content of professional training for international communication specialists in the UK universities. It is found that professional training of international communication specialists aims to prepare a competent and competitive expert under the rapidly changing requirements of British society and the…

Internationalisation of higher education is a strategic theme in current research on higher education and policy debate. Both at national and institutional levels, in many countries, internationalisation is stated to be an educational goal. However, the dominant discourse on internationalisation of higher education in research and research-based…

Identifies the general principles underlying the Council of Writing Program Administrators' summer workshop, and the ways in which they are currently being applied. (HTH)

The English as a second language certificate course in German People's Universities may be made a 4-step course. Its goals, set by the Council of Europe, should be carefully examined. One goal, "content-specification," is discussed, and its attendant problems demonstrated by means of an example. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

In 1987 Marietta College created the McDonough Center, home of a unique program offering students the opportunity to study leadership in a formal way, as a complex phenomenon that can be defined, analyzed, learned, and improved. This article discusses the basic concepts and ideals that helped shape the program from its inception to the present.…

Discusses the course offerings in pure color chemistry at two universities and the three main aspects of study: dyestuff chemistry, color measurement, and color application. Indicates that there exists a constant challenge to ingenuity in the subject discipline. (CC)

Discusses the scope, present development, course offerings, and manpower utilization in the field of biochemistry. Indicates that the study of the subject is an intellectual challenge with unlimited opportunities. (CC)

Discusses the scope and the two braod divisions in the field of materials science. Indicates that the subject is becoming more and more important during this period of resources depletion. (CC)

Discussion of important questions about higher education: What should be its content? What should we educate for, and why? What constitutes a meaningful liberal education in modern times, as distinct from mere training for a vocation? (Author/ND)

Explores the role of the social studies in Yugoslavia's nation-building process. Discusses integration of social goals into all curriculum areas and considers specific social studies goals, teacher training, instructional materials, and curriculum. Journal availability: see SO 506 831. (Author/AV)