This document traces the growth of the idea of a world university and its emergence from the decisionmaking labyrinth of the United Nations systems as the United Nations University. Challenges that lie ahead for this global institution in realizing genuine intellectual freedom, a meaningful relationship to existing universities, and a significant…

This report is one in a series written on the Resource Requirements Prediction Model (RRPM-1) developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). This particular document traces briefly the development of RRPM, its design objectives, testing and implementation at pilot institutions, and the resources required for…

This report is one in a series written on the Resource Requirements Prediction Model (RRPM-1) developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). This particular document is a guide to the project manager, the person responsible for marshaling and coordinating the resources necessary to implement RRPM-1. The Guide…

This report is one in a series written on the Resource Requirements Prediction Model (RRPM-1) developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). This particular document contains a brief evaluation of the RRPM implementation as well as an historical record of all important events related to the pilot studies of…

This report is one in a series written on the Resource Requirements Prediction Model (RRPM-1) developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). This particular document is designed to assist the institutional user of the RRPM-1 in preparing the data files required for the operation of the model. It is important to…

Economic problems as well as misinterpretations of the so-called justice model are resulting in the replacement of professional personnel in some correctional systems. The author explains why and how in this article. (Author/HMV)

Some of the internal effects of external conditions in higher education are examined in this essay. Four false correlates are identified: inherent merit and rational decisions; growth and change; relativity and responsiveness; and tough decisions and participation. (LBH)

The ombudsman model offers large residential facilities for the mentally retarded a way of meeting the needs of the people who live there and monitoring institutional dysfunction. (JG/Author)

Ways to provide the social advantages of the small group home with those of the larger institution are being utilized at one community-based residence serving 40 profoundly and severely mentally retarded children. (DB)

Reviews literary evidence that a tenth century French monk, John of Gorze, was not so much a religious paragon as he was a shrewd administrator and manager. He developed a bookkeeping system and capital investment policies. (AV)

By selecting vantage points on thebasis of the issues involved and the circumstances that surround them, and viewing the process of governance from more than one perspective, the author presents a viable approach to governance of higher education institutions. (Author/PG)

Discusses the types of universities in Brazil and their effects on the society there. (HS)