Two open universities created in Canada in the 1970's--Athabasca and Teleuniversite--are examined from an administrative/management perspective. A study reveals that effective planning requires balanced attention to means and ends, new management structures are required, and committed leadership is needed. (Author/MLW)

Reports the development of an integrated clinical approach to introductory chemistry education at the undergraduate level for students majoring in nursing and the allied health professions at the University of Lowell. (BT)

The historical evolution of academic due process, its current concept as revealed in the Supreme Court ruling in Horowitz vs Board of Curators of the University of Missouri, and the application of that judicial opinion to clinical clerkship programs in pharmacy are discussed. Guidelines to protect faculty and administration are offered. (JMD)

A faculty member at a state university expresses his opinion that the structure and functioning of large institutions of higher learning have created a frustrating, dehumanizing learning experience for students, functioning as knowledge factories and not places where students learn to grow and develop as educated persons. (AF)

Analyzes interviews with 44 Mexicans representative of industry, government, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico concerning modernization, industrialization, and technology transfer in the context of higher education. Although all supported an active role for higher education in technology transfer in public statements, they were…

Argues that deliberations between two-year and four-year college faculty regarding the structure and content of the curriculum and faculty roles can do much to enhance transfer programs. Suggests that faculty should increase their involvement in transfer and articulation processes rather than remaining isolated in their classrooms. (33 citations)…

Capital fund-raising campaigns of metropolitan universities must be based on relationships that can generate resources to position the institution in the community. At the University of New Orleans (Louisiana), a successful capital campaign resulted in a welcome increase in external gift resources to support endowed professorships, centers of…

Two documents analyzing the current international situation of higher education are discussed. One, by the World Bank, presents universities, especially public universities, as part of the current problem; the other, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, views them as providing solutions. Political and…

A study examined the relationship between quantitative performance and diversity indicators and the quality rankings of Australian universities made by the Commission for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Correlations between three performance factors (traditional research university performance, teaching performance, competitive research…

The New York University Medical Center faces program cuts and major changes in research, teaching and patient care due to declining patient profits and federal grants. Patients are spending less time in hospitals, reducing teaching potential. However, reduced services also cause more student involvement in patient care. Data on funding and revenue…

At the British Open University (a distance education institution), rural tutors working in remote areas of Scotland felt that professional isolation interfered with self-assessment and professional development. Describes action research into student and tutor perceptions of teaching and learning that provides a basis for reflective teaching and…

A British national study of the university research enterprise in 1995-96 assessed the impact of a 1992 change in higher education policy to restructure the entire higher education system. The study investigated impact at the system, institution, unit, and individual levels, in the areas of research policy and strategy, structures, and processes.…

Considers the rationale and possible design for a university-level general language education curriculum in South African universities. Suggested components include language awareness (metalinguistics), cultural context, knowledge about language acquisition, and language learning strategies. Identifies practical, implementation issues of such a…

The president of Stanford University (California) discusses strategies for making the transition from today's institution to the vision he has of the university in two decades. Issues addressed include improving faculty commitment to teaching, streamlining administrative decision making, encouraging convergence of teaching and research, regaining…

This paper discusses the machinery for higher education policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria. It identifies the goal of national unity and national integration as a new addition to the university's traditional role. An analysis of the implementation of measures aimed at achieving national integration with emphasis on student…