Reform proposals for Japan's large higher education system include diminishing the trauma of university entrance examinations, strengthening the quality and diversity of undergraduate education, improving graduate school offerings, establishing a lifelong education system, and expanding the scope of international exchange programs. Politics are…

Declining revenues and enrollments in many states, combined with concerns over industrial competitiveness, are bringing changes to community colleges. (MLW)

Discusses the effects of information technology on the environment within which the typical academic library must operate and the effects of the resulting environmental turbulence on the general social context of the university and on the relationship between the university and its libraries. (Author/CLB)

In today's climate of competitiveness and cynicism, colleges and universities should aggressively review and enforce their policies on academic dishonesty. Education about the importance of ethical academic behavior must be part of the institutional agenda from the moment students are accepted. (MSE)

A nine-year longitudinal study of the relationships of degree attainment, social and academic integration during college years, institutional characteristics, sex, and changes in student self-concept is reported. Implications for enhancing student self-concept are discussed. (MSE)

Results of an annual survey of the students of the California State University concerning life goals and educational priorities, satisfaction with campus academic and social experiences, and obstacles to achieving educational goals are discussed in relation to changes in the characteristics of college students. (MSE)

To understand the wellsprings of faculty energy and commitment, 50 professors designated by their presidents as faculty leaders were asked to write a brief statement in response to questions dealing with meaning and motivation in their work. These questions covered the structure of academic careers, the changing work environment, etc. (MLW)

Some suggest that college faculty treat women in ways that decrease their achievement and lower their confidence. A survey is described that found no support for this view and found some evidence that women are treated as if they were more able than men. Policy implications are discussed. (Author/MLW)

A study of subcultures among random samples of University of Maryland, College Park, students from 1969-70 to 1982-83 examined changes in distribution of four subculture types (vocational, academic, collegiate, and nonconformist) and possible differences between males and females. Although changes occurred, the differences between men and women…

The role of distributed computing continues to pose challenges, from organizational strategies to definitions and fundamental understandings of the terms. Concerns within the framework of management changes and organizational structures are addressed. (Author/MLW)

In order to counteract the negative conditioning of 18 years, young women urgently need four years of dedication to their intellectual and personal development in an atmosphere of positive reinforcement and respect. For the present, women's colleges are a unique means of achieving this goal. (Author)

The way a person styles his or her name seems to be related, not only to an individual's sex or marital status, but to his or her job. A study of 3,735 university employees' signatures suggests variations form a pattern related to the social structure in the university's work setting. (Author)

This study discusses the movement toward a more contractual relationship between the university and student in the classroom. Problem areas examined include educational advertising, faculty advising, academic dishonesty, grading systems, course expectations, and curriculum design. A model for a dean of student's role as a consumer advocate if…

Joliet Junior College's board found it had a campus-wide communications problem that was helped by a campus-wide committee. Its specific purpose is to communicate about problems that are of concern to all of the campus population, including board, faculty, administration, staff, and students. (LBH)

This study attempted to determine alcohol and drug use rates of students at a college located in a city with a predominant religion that promotes abstinence, and to determine what prevention strategies might be implemented to help students with drug or alcohol problems. In the fall of 1997, 612 students and 119 faculty responded to survey…