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Peer reviewedBresser, Rudi K. – Research in Higher Education, 1984
The concept of paradigm development, it is suggested, can explain differences in organizational contexts of university departments. Departments from high-paradigm fields are embedded in a context with clearly identifiable and distinguishable dimensions. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Departments, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
Peer reviewedSmart, John C.; Elton, Charles F. – Research in Higher Education, 1982
The empirical validity of the Biglan model of academic disciplines is supported. Examples are provided to illustrate how the systematic use of this model could enhance the quality of research on university faculty members and the academic administration of colleges. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Research, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewedBruton, Brent T.; Crull, Sue R. – Research in Higher Education, 1982
An examination of student evaluation of course quality showed student evaluation to be the most powerful input variable. Lecturer and textbook evaluation had significant effects on whether the student would recommend the course to others. The quality of instruction in introductory courses has impact on future enrollment plans. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Course Evaluation, Educational Quality
