The development of software licensing and distribution at the University of Waterloo for income during the last 15 years, problems peculiar to software as an intellectual property, and recent changes in the university's approach for legal and financial reasons are discussed. (MSE)

Factors examined in a sex-role combination study (male faculty-female student, etc.) include: student perception of the combination, grades received, teacher evaluation, time spent with instructor, competitive feelings, expressed need for supervision. Same-sex combinations were rated most highly. (MSE)

The role of the state in higher education is addressed and some of the fundamental conflicts between different approaches to the organization of universities are explored. Competition as it affects the three primary activities of the university--teaching, research, and service to the community--are examined. (MLW)

Total Quality Management is being implemented in American and British schools to improve educational outcomes. The 14 points of Deming's quality model and Porter's models of competition and drivers of cost provide a systematic, structured template to promote educational excellence and meet the demands of social, political, and economic forces.…

Discusses the cultural and philosophical influences that resulted in the establishment of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Examines the ancient Greek ideals of health, beauty, and intellect. Includes a table listing the dates of added competitions (boxing, pentathlon) to the contest. (MJP)

Discusses the results of research designed to determine if student science projects in Ohio meet the goals for science education as recommended by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and the Ohio Department of Education. Contains 16 references. (DDR)

Examined choices made by adolescent girls in physical education classes when allowed to select from nine walking activities reflecting four themes (social, exercise/fitness, game-like, or competition). Students were significantly more likely to choose social over exercise/fitness activities, game-like or competitive over exercise/fitness…

Discusses online learning in higher education, including online bullies who try to control and intimidate other students; developing an ethics policy; course evaluations; faculty development of online courses and curriculum; student needs and differences in learning styles; Web-based course design; and competition from commercial ventures. (LRW)

A consensus is emerging about changes needed in higher education to improve quality. Consensus appears in the following fields: higher education's structure and system; resources; curriculum; quality of teaching; and what should be expected of students. One issue in public perception of quality is athletics. (MLW)

The U.S. must have the patience and courage to continue to build its research and development infrastructure and to reward innovation in a time of tight federal budgets, pressing international problems, and uncertainty in the private sector about the near-term economic outlook. Trade barriers must be removed also. (MLW)

Describes children's art education at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art from 1928-1975. Discusses how the educational philosophy was influenced by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Dewey, and Franz Cizek, stating that the goal of art education was to build character, transmit culture, promote healthy competition, and develop moral values and…

Articles include: "A Case for Internationalizing the Curriculum" (John A. DiBiaggio); "Internationalizing the Curriculum: Higher Education Institutions in the United States" (Ralph Smuckler and Lawrence Sommers); "Economic Competitiveness and International Education" (Burkart Holzner); and "Foreign Language and…

Discusses instructional considerations of group size for computerized instruction. Situations calling for individual use, small group use, and large use of computers are described; individualistic, competitive, and cooperative learning are explained; peer tutoring versus teacher guidance is examined; and courseware selection is discussed. (eight…

An anthropologist seeking academic employment reflects on the plight of young, underemployed, often temporary faculty in a difficult job market. Conflicts between expectations and the reality of the stratified academic culture are highlighted. (MSE)

Describes a study of eight universities in England that investigated the size and characteristics of their part-time degree programs. Highlights include government policy; cost; competition between universities; admissions policies; completion rate and drop-out rate; instructional design, including modularity; continuing education; and program…