Discusses the issue of American universities earning revenue from royalties and licensing agreements. Describes the history, present state, marketing, and concerns associated with this issue. (YP)

The 21st century is within the planning horizon of today's campus decision-makers and government policies. There is currently a heavy demand to fund the reduction of deferred maintenance and make functional program improvements on campuses nationwide. Integrated capital asset management programs for all facilities are essential to success. (MSE)

Colleges can eliminate race and ethnicity as factors in college completion by publicly stating priorities, committing discretionary money, having visible minority leadership, obtaining good data, having a systematic and coordinated approach, emphasizing quality uncompromisingly, collaborating, providing a supportive academic and social…

Considers the value and success of computer based marketing simulations from the standpoint of both instructors and participants. Distinctions are drawn between simulations and games; applications in higher education in the United Kingdom are described; future possibilities are suggested; and hidden costs in adopting new innovations are examined.…

The financial challenges facing higher education, recent trends in information technology that affect institution directions, the need for shared visions, plans, and professional leadership for campus technology, and the importance of information center support are reviewed. A wide range of benefits colleges and universities are realizing in…

Administrators at seven private and public colleges and universities nationwide offer brief statements on their intended policy on minority scholarships in light of a recent court decision, Podberesky v Kirwin, finding one University of Maryland scholarship program racially discriminatory. Most have a wait-and-see attitude while considering…

Explores the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the context of art education administration. Maintains that successful employment of TQM principles depends on four criteria. These include continuous improvement, pursuit of goals, open discussion and critiques, and professional development. (MJP)

After three years of minimal raises, college administrators fared better in 1994-95, with median salaries rising 4.4%. Median salaries for executive, academic, administrative, external affairs, and student services administrators are presented for five institutional categories: (1) all institutions; (2) doctoral institutions; (3) comprehensive…

This article reviews and interprets the 1980 case of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) vs. Yeshiva University (New York). It also considers state legislatures' responses to the decision, subsequent related NLRB decisions, and the case's overall impact on educational reform in the context of individual cases and of collective bargaining.…

Attracting worthy teachers to the compulsory education system in Japan requires attention to three issues: teacher salaries, strengthening initial teacher preparation, and expansion and systemization of teacher training. The one-year beginning teachers' inservice training program began in 1989 in response to the third issue. (IAH)

From universities' experiences, medical schools can learn innovative techniques of curriculum assessment and teaching, how to handle diversity issues, and ways to expand the definition of scholarship. In turn, medical schools can teach universities the importance of fiscal and regulatory accountability, benefits of interdisciplinary efforts,…

A review of current international activity by four-year colleges and universities in the United States summarizes available information about three general categories of activity: (1) enouraging an international flow of students and faculty; (2) integrating international subjects into academic programs and courses; and (3) collaborative projects…

Examines possible barriers to adequate reference services to children and young adults. Topics discussed include the effects of budget pressures and shifting priorities in public and academic libraries; equity in access to information; reference policies; communication between children and adult services staff and administration; multiple service…

The legal validity and public support of racial, ethnic, and gender preferences are eroding, and all affirmative action programs must be reconsidered. All American colleges and universities must develop new plans for affirmative action programs. Policies should cover admission, financial aid, employment, and contracting. Three primary models focus…

The evolution of the European Forum for Educational Administration, a network for international exchange of staff and ideas on educational administration, is chronicled. The following aspects of its operation are discussed: a four-year strategic plan, articles of association, financing, growth of national memberships, cooperation with other…