Argues that upper division liberal arts colleges will need to develop curricular flexibility if they are to survive the challenges and demands of the last part of the twentieth century. (RB)

In July 1969, Governors State University was created by an act of the legislature of the State of Illinois and, since then, has become operational. This paper is a report on curricular research and development at Governors State University, with a discussion of special emphasis factors and processes which have influenced work in the area of…

Minnesota Metropolitan State College has recently been established as one of the few upper level colleges (colleges offering only junior, senior and graduate level courses) in the U.S. Just about every aspect of MMSC is unique. (1) Planning and operation of the institution have been simultaneous from the outset. (2) There is only 1 main…

Discusses Richmond College of the City University of New York. (HS)

This document describes the innovative approach that Minnesota Metropolitan State College, a recently established upper level college, has developed. It is felt that many of the aspects of the MMSC plan can be beneficial to planners in black colleges across the U.S. See also HE 003 464. (HS)

The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the 7 new upper level colleges and universities (institutions offering only junior, senior and graduate level programs) recently established in Texas. A curriculum plan has been devised at the University that provides a unique combination of program budgeting, interdisciplinary activity with no sacrifice…

This document presents a summary of the academic plan of The University of Texas at Dallas, a recently established upper level university (institution offering only junior, senior and graduate level programs). The document describes the academic organization of the University, the undergraduate programs, the graduate programs, the research policy…

A large-scale reorganization of higher education based on institutional cooperation and specialization is proposed. The first two years of general B.A. equivalent work would be handled by community colleges and then students would transfer to liberal arts colleges with specialized programs. (Author/MLW)

Activities are described that illustrate the ways new emphases on structure, liberal arts curriculum, attention to basic skills, a global approach, four-year study courses, and non-lecture pedagogy are being incorporated into college curricula across the country. An opening essay ("The General Education Reform: Accomplishments and Future Agenda")…

Views of academic affairs officers in U.S. state-supported senior colleges and universities concerning curriculum development were surveyed. A random sample of 217 state institutions listed in the 1979-80 "Education Directory for Colleges and Universities" participated. Respondents rated 19 questions on a Likert-type scale. Based on the findings…