Analyzes the past decade's internationalization of Australian universities against a backdrop of increasing globalization, particularly the expansion of global capitalism. Examines international student flows, faculty, and programs, assessing the relative presence of internationalization (mutuality and reciprocal cultural relations) versus…

Examines racial attitudes at a predominantly white university. White undergraduate interviewees had little contact with or understanding of black undergraduates. Their thoughts and impressions of blacks were based on misinformation or a lack of information. Many felt whites should not be held culpable for presumed wrongs due to past…

Explores successful program strategies that encourage greater minority participation in graduate and professional education. Focuses on three major components: academic assistance, financial support, and mentoring. Looks at evolution of academic assistance programs, the traditional forms of financial support provided to graduate and professional…

Considers the various roles that a faculty advisers plays in the three identified stages of a student's graduate education: beginning, middle, and the dissertation stage. Looks at each stage as a process of educational and developmental change. Focuses on faculty sponsorship, peers, financial assistance, intellectual interests, comprehensive…

Argues that multicultural coursework, pedagogy, and support services, which honor diverse needs and voices, can enhance the environment for graduate students of color. Examines problems faced by students of color; ways to bolster recruitment, retention, and support programs; faculty-student interaction; classroom interaction; professional…

Discusses issues in bringing about change in a higher education institution, including required changes in organizational culture, processes involved in effecting them, and continued management of organizational culture. Constructs a conceptual framework for such change, and discusses actual changes and management practices at the University of…

Details the work of a task force charged with developing initiatives to integrate multicultural concerns into both higher education and a professional association. Outlines historical roots of the effort, lists goals, and proposes initiatives to enhance multiculturalism. It is hoped that such efforts will promote change in the student affairs…

Provides career counselors with an overview of career-related issues relevant to college students with disabilities. Topics include the impact of disability on career development and on postsecondary educational participation. Examines access and accommodation issues and argues for an expanded role for career counselors who work with disabled…

System-wide assessment in higher education can be influenced by political issues, which are in turn preoccupied with market forces and technological development. This generates a climate inimical to ethical quality and conflicts with academic work. If academic work is to make its best contribution to society, administration must move beyond…

Presents a model for student affairs professionals that utilizes the classroom to teach lessons typically not included in standard academic curricula. The proposed collaborative model demonstrates the importance of building relations with faculty, conducting extensive planning and preparation, promoting teamwork among student affairs staff…

Drawing on students' experiences, examines ways that Electronic Discussion Lists (EDLs) can enhance a sense of community on a college campus. Provides a brief history of electronic mail and discussion groups and outlines the uses of EDLs, such as its effectiveness in voicing complaints and in clarifying values. (RJM)

This compilation includes an introduction and three speeches on the nature and mission of college admissions. Examines the historical roots of admissions policies; admissions officers' roles as social engineers; and the importance of diversity in student backgrounds, experiences, and points of view. Proposes strategies for continuing educational…

A study examined ethnoviolence against American Indian students at Northern Arizona University. Surveys completed by 92 American Indian students indicated that while violent assaults were rare, daily harassment and verbal assaults were relatively common. Four strategies are suggested to create a more safe and welcoming college environment for…

Compared cohort and non-cohort graduate students' perceptions of the ethical climate of an educational administration program using the Ethical Climate Index, and their perceptions regarding the importance of ethical climate to student retention. Found that cohort students rated the ethical climate significantly more positive. Both groups…

Discusses factors that influence the development of university libraries in general, and university libraries in China specifically. It is argued that the development of university libraries in China needs to be coordinated with the development and environment of the entire university, and to be based on existing and latent abilities. (CLB)