Describes dilemmas for United States universities and for political and professional leaders in the Third World that result from an ambivalence in the relationship between the universities and Third World countries. Argues that as more foreign students enroll in United States universities, the dilemmas will become more acute. (SB)

This report presents the 2000-2001 results of Santa Fe Community College's (SFCC) (Florida) annual survey of outgoing students' opinions and perceptions of their educational experiences and institutional services. Responses were received from 2,397 students, all of whom were candidates for graduation in associate and certificate programs. The 10…

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) surveyed its 1999-2000 graduates in the winter of 2001 to determine how satisfied they were with their PVCC experience, what jobs they had obtained, which schools they were attending, how much they earned, and what impact PVCC had upon their careers and education. Of the 277 graduates contacted, 133…

This paper discusses what type, if any, of additional education employees might need for career advancement, and how to obtain that education if it is deemed necessary. Information provided includes the following: questions to ask of college admissions offices, transferring credits, checking out employer educational benefits, determining financial…

This study analyzes the broadened role of the community college in workforce preparation and economic development over the last 20 years, describing its main contours, explaining why and how it arose, and assessing its impact on students, firms, and community colleges. As part of the study, questions were raised about the costs, as well as…

Examines the effectiveness of a cable television system established in a university residence hall designed to address the specific needs of the student residents, the university, and the community. Describes student participation in programing and opportunities for educational experience. Suggests clearly defined objectives and examination of…

Legal and educational responsibility of law schools in dismissing students for academic or disciplinary reasons is discussed. Need for and rights to due process are examined, and constitutional law is referred to. Available from William S. Hein and Co., 1285 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209. (MSE)

Evidence suggests that the enhancement of faculty performance and vitality is possible if the unique individual characteristics of students and faculty are acknowledged in institutional planning and allocation efforts, and if the consequences of the interactive processes between the student, the faculty, and their institutions are heeded. (MLW)

Oksale Native Teacher Preparation Program is a collaboration between Northwest Indian College and Washington State University born out of the need for Native American teachers in the Pacific Northwest. Excerpts from student interviews describe the culturally relevant approach, constructivist teaching methods, and sense of family that results from…

A study examined an adventure education program's impact on college students' learning and overall university experience. Focus groups conducted with 14 college freshmen in a learning community program indicated that the adventure education program enhanced connections between students, faculty, and the university; promoted experiential learning…

This article reports the evaluation of a walk-in student advising system designed to meet students' needs for accessibility, advising, and close interaction with advisors. The walk-in advising system is reported to be well-used, and to address the need for both information and good student-advisor relationships. (TE)

This study tests the notion that single sex colleges provide a more "favorable climate" for women's achievement than do comparable coeducational institutions. Rather than outcomes, the following college experiences are compared: (1) students' activities; (2) relations with faculty and peers; and (3) sex-role attitudes. Qualified findings…

A broader definition of quality in medical student residency training is offered to guide development of outcome quality measures. The definition includes the following dimensions of program quality: student characteristics; cost-effectiveness; degree to which it meets society's needs; and fair and ethical selection, assessment, and treatment of…

Explains the two dominant conceptualizations of freedom--positive and negative--in the history of Western social and political thought, applies them to how public and private colleges interpret and judge student behavior, and offers a model of interpretation that incorporates both definitions more fully into student affairs practice. (Author)